Soulmates?

[mimipower999]

I believe there is a soulmate for everyone. I married mine :)

[firestar]

I believe God has the perfect person in mind for us, that one with whom we just click so I'd say yes.

[handmaiden97]

No I dont believe there is only one out there for us. I think there are always several people that we would be in the will of God to spend the rest of our lives with. and Even if we screw up and marry someone that was not gods best plan, one we are married, that is God's best plan. However I do bleive we should allow the Lord to direct us to the right people for the time and seasons ouf our life.

[Christian_Babe234]

:thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[tattedschmoe]

after posting my last post on this thread, i think i'm even more convinced that there is such a thing as a soulmate.

solely because of obligation and responsibility that comes with being with someone, (saying i love you, any kind of physical act ranging from kissing, holding hands going to whatever extreme i suppose one takes it.) and when we find person willing to put up with the bad sides of us, that stands by you at all costs and constantly seeks to fulfill obligation and responsibilities that actions and words give, whether or not God's Will is like a lottery in this area the person is found. God's Will is done/being fulfilled each day that tomorrow comes, and it's good to say that there is such a thing as a soulmate when all these things match up (in my opinion), because you know that person won't cheat on you, abuse you, or do anything to break the relationship up or won't give someone the need to justify something as filthy as breakups or divorce.

i think of like i think of faith in The Father and His Son Jesus.

i have no proof outside of faith that even God exists. i have no proof outside of faith and reading some book that the man that lived in Galilee was anything anymore than a self-delusional Jew.

but through faith, i believe God is up there, and through faith i believe that Jesus accomplished the Will of the Father, and through faith, words, fullfillment of obligations and responsibilities that actions and words give, through love, i believe that soulmates exist, and that i have found the only one i will be with for the rest of my life...plus she proves it so much no matter the circumstance.

[PorcelainHeart]

I believe in soulmates, very much.

[littlecoda]

jesus

[YellowSapphire]

Yes, I think so.

[Gukkor]

I put "not sure." I do believe that a true couple is mated in spirit as well as in mind and body, but at the same time, I don't believe any specific couple is predestined.

[ItalianAngel]

I absolutely believe in soul mates. Before I met Bob, I just didn't feel a "connection" with any man I had crossed paths with. I truly believe God guided Bob and I together. I believe everyone has a soul mate, but we get too caught up on a persons "outside" to look at their heart. I've had crushes on several men when I was a teenager and into my twenties. It was all purely physical attraction. Had I actually dated or even married one of these men, it never would have worked out. I'm grateful God made me wait. I would have rather wait forever for my soul mate then go out on a string of meanignless relationships.

blessings,
~Michele:angel:

[littlemrs]

I refer to my fiance as my soulmate, "the one," etc. I believe that God intervened in our lives and brought us together. However, I also believe that there are several people in this world that could possibly be our "soulmate." We are certainly more compatible with some people more than others, but I'm not sure that there is only one person out there in the whole world who we are specifically designed for. Our choices that we make throughout our life puts us on the path to finding our future spouse -- one choice could drastically change who that future spouse is, but nevertheless, God is always working in the situation.

[godisgr8]

no, I don't believe in soulmates.

[PorcelainHeart]

I believe in soulmates, I believe if we don't get them on earth, we will get them in heaven.

[ChrisCountryGirl]

I voted, not sure. I guess you can be a person's soulmate if you believe this person is the "one" for life.

[DUSTINtheCHRISTIAN]

Yes, why not.

[moonkitty]

The idea of “Soulmates” is too romantic and fluffy for my taste

[SecretSanta]

hylo

[krys4ever]

Yes, there is. When 2 are together, they become one in spirit more than anything else.

[krys4ever]

sorry, I accidently posted twice. lol

[BlessedMommy05]

:) I do believe in soul mates, I am married to mine we are so meant for eachother its amazing.. There are a couple people I do click with and are good friends with,but the person I married is for life and yes there are struggles as with any relationship but its truly rewarding.. Hope this makes sense.

[jsimms615]

I use to think so, but not anymore. I think there are many people out there that are probably compatible.

[PixieSunbelle]

i dont believe that you are specifically designed for a person- but i believe that when you find the one you marry- you BECOME soulmates because you BECOME ONE when you marry.

[Shadowcat]

I'm a romantic who believes the right person/my soulmate is "out there". I also believe God will bring us together when His time is right.

[IntoTheCrimsonSky]

I used to think so, but not anymore. I believe any relationship can be a perfect one as long as there are two aspects within it:

1. Both partners put God as top priority. With His love any problem can be resolved.

2. Both partners are equally willing to listen to eachother and understand.

:) Not easy to find, true..but I don't think only one person will fit that mold. Even a bad relationship can turn into that of fairytales if God is truely brought in.

Blessings and Love,
Sarah

[moonkitty]

I used to think so, but not anymore. I believe any relationship can be a perfect one as long as there are two aspects within it:

1. Both partners put God as top priority. With His love any problem can be resolved.

2. Both partners are equally willing to listen to eachother and understand.

:) Not easy to find, true..but I don't think only one person will fit that mold. Even a bad relationship can turn into that of fairytales if God is truely brought in.

Blessings and Love,
Sarah

Are you saying that non-Christians can not have a “prefect” relationship?

[musicalmeg20]

I firmly believe in soulmates. But I also believe there are different types of soulmates: some are meant to be lovers, others are meant to be friends.

I have a friend who can know my heart so well, and I can know hers. I believe we are the friendship kind of soulmates.

When it comes to lovers, it is more complex. If you have married someone and you are deeply in love, you should stay with them, even if you meet someone else believed to be your soulmate. When you find your soulmate, I imagine it is like love at first sight. Soulmates "click" on a much deeper level. I have been in love before, but I don't know that we are soulmates. (If we were, he would have treated me better.) When you do find your souldmate, though, it must be an extremely fulfilling kind of sensation. For now, I can only dream of who my soulmate lover will be.

I also believe that God does control some things that happen in our lives. He may not control every little step (free-will, and all), but there are certain things that must happen in our lifetime. For example, everyone has a calling, but how we get there or figure it out can change with the little choices we make. There are certain things that have happened in my life that may seem insignificant. But if they hadn't happened I wouldn't have met some people who are very important in my life. God has given us free-will, but some things--people we meet, places we go--are planned by Him before they ever happen.

~megan

[If Not For Grace]

I Believe God wants us to have the perfect match

IMHO This belief is the reason for high divorce rates.
We want perfect. Well the only perfect man was crucified for it. I still say Love is a decision followed by commitment, and a Good marriage is the union of two good forgivers.

PS. My 1st Soulmate died after 16 years together and now through the grace of God I have another. When the 1st one died I too thought there will never be another. Well God gives provision and 2 or more soulmates is not impossible for God to provide. So NO believe it or not there is not a one and only. I am proof.

[IntoTheCrimsonSky]

Are you saying that non-Christians can not have a “prefect” relationship?

No, although I see it can come off that way. =\ I should have said "either/or both" about the two things I said. Having both of course helps. But then again, if you have God in the relationship you both will be understanding and will listen to eachother anyway.

So yeah, I believe God can certainly 'help' but if you're not Christian, as long as you both have that understanding and accepting mindset that'll work too.

[MaidforHim]

:confused:

Well I think some things are predestined by God. I believe he meant for my husband and I to be together. It's pretty obvious looking back that God had a hand in the start of our relationship.

Does that make us soul mates? I dont' know, maybe it does or maybe it just makes is predestined to be together.

Either way, God's will is perfect! :clap:

[desmalia]

IMHO This belief is the reason for high divorce rates.
We want perfect. Well the only perfect man was crucified for it. I still say Love is a decision followed by commitment, and a Good marriage is the union of two good forgivers.
:amen:

:confused:

Well I think some things are predestined by God. I believe he meant for my husband and I to be together. It's pretty obvious looking back that God had a hand in the start of our relationship.

Does that make us soul mates? I dont' know, maybe it does or maybe it just makes is predestined to be together.

Either way, God's will is perfect! :clap:
I agree with this. :thumbsup:
What drives me crazy is this concept that people are all created with a soul mate, and that somehow is more meaningful than obedience to God's will and even respect for the spouse. Once you have entered into the marriage covenant with someone, that person basically becomes your soul mate. If you "click" with someone else along the way, it is NOT OK to just pick up with the other person with the excuse that you feel it is predestined. God never designs us or wills for us to sin. Ever. It comes down yet again to the fact that love is not a feeling. But many in our society fail to understand this.

I just wish that people would consider these things more carefully before jumping into marriage.

[Roadstar]

It is so! I believe GOD had me in mind when he made my wife.

[MaidforHim]

:amen:


I agree with this. :thumbsup:
What drives me crazy is this concept that people are all created with a soul mate, and that somehow is more meaningful than obedience to God's will and even respect for the spouse. Once you have entered into the marriage covenant with someone, that person basically becomes your soul mate. If you "click" with someone else along the way, it is NOT OK to just pick up with the other person with the excuse that you feel it is predestined. God never designs us or wills for us to sin. Ever. It comes down yet again to the fact that love is not a feeling. But many in our society fail to understand this.

I just wish that people would consider these things more carefully before jumping into marriage.
Amen Sister. I totally agree.

[skipper]

I believe in soul mates, not in the sense that it was destined to be but I think that God has someone in mind for you to be with and he puts them in your path if you chose what is right you have found your soul mate.

[4EverBlessed]

I said no. Because although God may have had someone for you when you were born, He can't force you or that person to accept Him. And we know that it is not His will for a Christian to unequally yoked.

[moonkitty]

I think that if everyone had a “soul mate” then the population of men and women would be equal. As it is now more boys are born than girls.

If we paired everyone up with a person of the opposite sex then there would be some people left over since the population of the sexes is unequal. So that would mean that there are not enough “soul mates” to go around. That would be a pretty cruel thing for a deity to do to its creation.

Also, let just go with this soul mate idea—everyone is born with a soul mate—what happens when a person dies without meeting their soul mate? What happens to that other person who’s soul mate died as say a baby? Do they go around feeling as if their life is only half full because their soul mate died before they could meet them? I would hate to worship a creator like that.

[Airy]

I believe in soul mates, not in the sense that it was destined to be but I think that God has someone in mind for you to be with and he puts them in your path if you chose what is right you have found your soul mate.
I believe that IF God has plans for you to get married then he probably also has plans for WHO you will marry. Not that people always follow his plans, but they'd be alot better off if they did. ;)

[GodsAmbassador2Nicolette]

Yes there is such a thing as a soul mate, but not everyone finds theirs.

[JPPT1974]

Yeah there is but only God will help them
Find them. If you ask me.

[NostalgicGranny]

Completed the poll.

[JennLynn]

YES and I have found him! :D

[JPPT1974]

Good for you my friend!:thumbsup:

[TCat]

no

[ANurseInChrist]

There's a reason someone is in your life. Many people believe that a person is their soul mate for the wrong reasons. No one can look into the future, however one falls in love for many reasons that they know right now. :angel:

[Lavenderain]

I believe in soulmates and destiny and karma!hahaha
I think you can have more than one soul mates, I think the people who are closest to me are my soul mates, such as my mother, my fiance, my baby boy Zakk.
I believe that all friends that I meet are my destiny.They are all related to my paths in life.
I believe in karma, such as some people in my life if not all will effect me in ways that will cause me to grow onto the next person that I become in the next few years, since we all are constanly changeing.
I dont think we really know who our soulmates really are until we are old and can then see who was really there?
I think the ones who stay and love me are my soul mates and the rest were just karmas!
And mabee Id see them again in heaven or in another life on the way to Heaven.
But either way or whatever, Jesus wants to be there.;)

[Bananna]

I don't think so. Correct me if I'm wrong, but the bible doesn't mention soul mates.
LOL

What do you think the story of Jacob and Rachel is all about?

The sages have quiet a bit to say on the issue of soul mates.
Also how to choose the best mate when your soul mate is not available... for whatever reason.

Bananna

[Karen1959]

I don't believe so but some people have a lot better relationships then others do.

[micbmac]

NO!!! You can love and connect with more than just one person on this earth.

[prayergal]

If you read a book called God's Power to Change by John and Paula Sanford it explains in there about this topic. Basically when you get married you become as one and as you continue with sexual intimacy a soul-tie develops. This causes you to become one with your mate. This is why the bible tells us not be sexually involved with people before we get married because then we develop soul ties with them also which destroys the effectiveness of our bond with our spouse. this is the understanding that I have anyway. The above book is very interesting. Give it a read.

[united4Peace]

Voted not sure...so far Id say yes...but as I dont know what the future holds...if something were to happen to my dh or to myself would we meet someone else? One doesnt know :sorry:

[moonkitty]

If you read a book called God's Power to Change by John and Paula Sanford it explains in there about this topic. Basically when you get married you become as one and as you continue with sexual intimacy a soul-tie develops. This causes you to become one with your mate. This is why the bible tells us not be sexually involved with people before we get married because then we develop soul ties with them also which destroys the effectiveness of our bond with our spouse. this is the understanding that I have anyway. The above book is very interesting. Give it a read.

B.S. I had sex with other people before I got married, and yet my hubby and I have been very happilymarried for 10 years. We have no problem with our bound.

[Bananna]

Originally Posted by prayergal http://www3.foru.ms/images/buttons/viewpost.gif (http://foru.ms/showthread.php?p=39575013#post39575013)
If you read a book called God's Power to Change by John and Paula Sanford it explains in there about this topic. Basically when you get married you become as one and as you continue with sexual intimacy a soul-tie develops. This causes you to become one with your mate. This is why the bible tells us not be sexually involved with people before we get married because then we develop soul ties with them also which destroys the effectiveness of our bond with our spouse. this is the understanding that I have anyway. The above book is very interesting. Give it a read.


Soul ties is interesting theory, but it is not the same as the teaching on Soul Mates.

Soul mates and favored children are a very different thing to the natural eb and flow of relationships. Sex does not make a soul tie between people. It has to be more than sex. Prime example is Tamar's rape. She did not even dislike her brother... but after he had her, he hated her. This shows that lust and sex has nothing to do with the soul ties.

Leah and Rachel are used as examples of the tie between husband and wife. Rachel and Leah were twins destined to be soul mates with Esau and Jacob. Leah displayed many good qualities and Rachel was a thief and a liar and Yet Jacob preferred her. Leah was the first wife. Yet Rachel was preferred.

We see the same type of ties bonded beween Esau and Isaac compared to Rebecca and Jacob.

Some ties have nothing to do with logic, compatibility or displays of kindness. A soul mate will be a soul-mate whether or not one ever marries them. It is a sad thing when a soul mate is off limits. One can have a rewarding marriage without a soul mate. One can have a miserable marriage with an spiritually immature soul mate.

bananna

[JPPT1974]

Only God decides that and
Not man nor woman as
That is up to God
To say it is up to a human
Would compromise God's plan!

[DougLDS]

I don't believe there is only one person for every one. I believe that when you meet someone that you click with, and marry them, you should stay together forever. I myself have met people who I have clicked with, but I have already made a committment to my fiance. There are lots of people you can click with, you have to take it a step further to become each others "soulmates". I hope that makes sense.

I'd agree.

[T3mpt3d]

I believe there are compatible souls, but two people who are "soul mates" doesn't work in Christianity and I don't believe the Bible says anything about it. Now if you're Hindu or Buddhist and believe in reincarnation then two people who were together in a previous life could be considered "soul mates" in this life.

[Lithium Hobo]

I believe there are compatible souls, but two people who are "soul mates" doesn't work in Christianity and I don't believe the Bible says anything about it. Now if you're Hindu or Buddhist and believe in reincarnation then two people who were together in a previous life could be considered "soul mates" in this life.
"Soul mates" is just a general term, interpreted how you wish, and "compatible souls" sounds like it'd fit right square into soul mates.

[T3mpt3d]

"Soul mates" is just a general term, interpreted how you wish, and "compatible souls" sounds like it'd fit right square into soul mates.
Agreed, but my belief is there are no two souls made for each other. One soul could be compatible with a million other souls. If "soul mates" are limited to just two souls made for each other what are the odds of those two souls out of the billions on earth meeting and then being permitted to join? One may already be married or something?

But, I may be wrong. Its not an easy thing to figure out.

[Sabertooth]

By "Yes," I am saying I believe there is an "ideal" mate. We are quite capable of missing God's ideals for our lives, though.

If we marry someone who is less than God's ideal for us, that covenant takes precedence and any previous "ideals" are no longer valid until that covenant comes to an end (assuming you are still alive). But God can meet you even in THAT marriage.

[Demi4God]

I have my doubts because I don't know anyone that actually has said to me this person is my soul mate,nor have I been lucky in love.:sigh:

[JPPT1974]

Only God knows whether I
Am to stay single or married
That is up to Him!

[Sabertooth]

Only God knows whether I
Am to stay single or married
That is up to Him!
If one DESIRES to be married, they should give God time so He can prepare them for marriage. I know that is what He did for me... You know, like developing certain character qualities...

Living with another person, until "death do you part," is not intuitive to fallen sinners, even those saved by grace.

[Bananna]

cool another big family guy...


I think parents are probably better able to tell if their child is ready for marriage. In all honesty I don't know many who waited long enough, but God is graceous. We grow and learn together. Hopefully both are willing to grow and learn together to be better servants of God.
bananna

[shireyb]

I believe that god has specificlly designed that special someone for everyone so that we may live in harmony with that future spouse.

[lbclvsrjc]

In my own opinion, but maybe I'm just sappy :) !!! I know there is only one person for me - I believe God chooses those people and I have learned that if you allow your mind to control your emotions, then you often miss out of realizing what it means - of all the gifts the Greatest Is Love and to Love we must have the attitude of God!

[VictoryNGrace]

I do believe there can be soul mates and yes there are some that do click and are awesome.. I also believe that God can direct people as they pray to each other and be fulfilled and happy.. So it depends..

[Followers4christ]

I Voted yes.God Bless

[SmileToday]

no, because widows and widowers can find love again, divorced people can find love again... maybe it just depends on ones definition of a soul-mate.

[Lake]

Not sure but it's nice to think so.

[PixieSunbelle]

i know that there is only one person for me! :)
my boyfriend and i have been dating for over three years....
someday I want to marry him :)