{"id":182221,"date":"2017-04-26T11:10:00","date_gmt":"2017-04-26T15:10:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dominicanewsonline.com\/news\/?p=182221"},"modified":"2017-04-26T11:10:00","modified_gmt":"2017-04-26T15:10:00","slug":"dear-bella-i-have-a-crush-on-my-bishop","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dominicanewsonline.com\/news\/homepage\/columns\/dear-bella\/dear-bella-i-have-a-crush-on-my-bishop\/","title":{"rendered":"DEAR BELLA: I have a crush on my Bishop"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-55633\" src=\"http:\/\/dominicanewsonline.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/02\/new-dear-bella.png\" alt=\"Dear Bella\" width=\"225\" height=\"80\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dominicanewsonline.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/02\/new-dear-bella.png 225w, https:\/\/dominicanewsonline.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/02\/new-dear-bella-150x53.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/>Dear Bella,<\/p>\n<p>I have a huge crush on my Bishop. I think it&#8217;s reaching a point where I think that I am in love with him.<\/p>\n<p>He has been through a lot in his life. I prayed to God to bless him with someone that is genuine but even though I prayed for his happiness, deep down inside I have strong feelings for him even though he doesn&#8217;t show any interest in me.<\/p>\n<p>I prayed to God to bless him with someone worthy, I said to the Lord that his happiness is my happiness. After praying for him I get tested three times and I passed.<\/p>\n<p>God reveal to me that he likes me and pretending that he doesn&#8217;t.<\/p>\n<p><strong>God&#8217;s child<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;<br \/>\nDear God&#8217;s Child<\/p>\n<p>Be careful. You need to determine whether it\u2019s God or your adversary that is at work here. Jesus and Paul give very powerful insights as to how we are to control our desires and impulses.<\/p>\n<p>Mathew 26:41, Jesus said \u201cWatch and pray lest you fall into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing but the flesh is weak\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Paul also said in Romans 12:2 and Ephesians 4:23 to be \u201ctransformed by the renewing of your minds and be renewed in the spirit of your mind\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>You said God revealed to you that your Bishop likes you but he\u2019s pretending he doesn\u2019t. Well, I don\u2019t know but what I do know is that God also says \u201cjudge every spirit,&#8221; because a lot of deceiving spirits are out there.<\/p>\n<p>You also need to be careful with the spirit of self-serving; meaning that your dream could just be a reflecting of your fantasies. If this is the case you could be setting up yourself for a huge disappointment.<\/p>\n<p>On the up-side however, take comfort in knowing that if your Bishop does in fact like you, he will let you know. Don\u2019t push it. Wait upon the Lord and I can guarantee if it\u2019s part of Gods plan then nothing can change that. Likewise, if it isn\u2019t then\u2026It isn\u2019t.<\/p>\n<p>Best,<br \/>\n<strong>Bella<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Have a problem? Write to Dear Bella at news@dominicanewsonline.com. Dear Bella is published every Wednesday. All letters are subject to editing and the editor has the right to not publish an article if it does not meet the company\u2019s editorial standards. Also, the advice given is not necessarily expert advice, and is basically an opinion, therefore we accept no liability that result from giving any opinion. As such we encourage you to seek the advice of a professional counselor.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Dear Bella, I have a huge crush on my Bishop. I think it&#8217;s reaching a point where I think that I am in love with him. He has been through a lot in his life. 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