Tough Situation

[FaithfulFollower]

There is a good friend of mine who though his belief rests within the Lord, time and time again falls into the way of doubt as well as tends to submit to his fears. This is something that all Christians face, and there is no denying that I myself come to have my own at certain points in my life. Still, there is always prayer, and it is important that this friend of mine comes to see that God is with him. Also that sometimes the answer that is desired may not be the right one. For God is ever watching over us, and often times knows what is best and works situations so as to make our path more clear.

How can I help him understand this? How can I open his eyes as well as his heart enough to receive God's blessing and understand that God has a plan for him too?

Any advice on this matter would be much appreciated.

With Love In Christ,

Danielle

[amazedbyhislove]

Danielle,

You cannot open his eyes or his heart, but the Holy Spirit can. I would pray for God to do that also if his faith is not true saving faith (the devils believe and tremble) that he will come to that point. I would use opportunities as the Lord leads to use the Sword of the Spirit, the Bible, scriptures that maybe have comforted you and given you hope in difficult times.

"For surely I know the plans I have for you, says the LORD, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. "

Jeremiah 29:11, NIV

That is one of my favorites. I need to prepare to leave to pick up my child from school but may post more later as they come to mind & as I get an opportunity.

Love in Christ,

Tracey

[amazedbyhislove]

Heb 13:5 Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.

Luke 17:5 And the apostles said unto the Lord, Increase our faith.

6 And the Lord said, If ye had faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye might say unto this sycamine tree, Be thou plucked up by the root, and be thou planted in the sea; and it should obey you.

7 But which of you, having a servant plowing or feeding cattle, will say unto him by and by, when he is come from the field, Go and sit down to meat?

8 And will not rather say unto him, Make ready wherewith I may sup, and gird thyself, and serve me, till I have eaten and drunken; and afterward thou shalt eat and drink?

9 Doth he thank that servant because he did the things that were commanded him? I trow not.

10 So likewise ye, when ye shall have done all those things which are commanded you, say, We are unprofitable servants: we have done that which was our duty to do.

[amazedbyhislove]

Mr 8:34 And when he had called the people unto him with his disciples also, he said unto them, Whosoever will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.

[Guest seven]

the best way would be for you to set an example for others to see then perhaps they will be curious and want to know more but to force it on them would cause more harm then good.Take comfort that god is doing the calling it is in his hands only.At some point all will Know just not by our will but the will of god the father.

I hope this helps,i had to to find out the hard way,no matter how hard i tried i was only pushing the other away all i could do is love that person no matter what and be understanding and forgiving to all,and be a living example then perhaps to draw some approach and question me then reel em in God bless

[FaithfulFollower]

the best way would be for you to set an example for others to see then perhaps they will be curious and want to know more but to force it on them would cause more harm then good.Take comfort that god is doing the calling it is in his hands only.At some point all will Know just not by our will but the will of god the father.

    I hope this helps,i had to to find out the hard way,no matter how hard i tried i was only pushing the other away all i could do is love that person no matter what and be understanding and forgiving to all,and be a living example  then perhaps to draw some approach and question me then reel em in  God bless

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This is perhaps more the terms that deep down my heart was hoping for. For there are times I get discouraged when trying to be patient with those that I love whom believe differently from myself.

Words such as that are true encouragement just knowing that God the Father, within his own good time, if acting according to his will, will aid in any situation.

Thanks both of you though, very much, for your replies. They are truly appreciated. God Bless

With Love In Christ,

Danielle