I'm supposed to be going to church in like an hour from now but I don't know if I should go because I really want to help my depressed friend out. She has a lot of emotional problems and I want to bring her at ease because she did the same thing for me. I haven't been to church in like 2 years but I've kept up my faith and still learned a lot.
What should I do?
2006-08-27 04:15:42 · 30 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I understand that many of you are telling me that I should take her but the thing is, I can't even reach her. Whether it be cell or home phone, or her myspace I can't contact her.
2006-08-27 04:22:17 · update #1
Do what your heart tells you to do
If you want help by going to church then go
If you think you maybe able to help outside of church then do that
2006-08-27 04:20:07 · answer #1 · answered by snuggels102 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you haven't been to church for 2 years then one more day isn't going to hurt is it eh?? God loves you whether you go to church or not and I think if your friend needs you then you should go to hers. Maybe think about going back to church next week and see if your friend wants to go with you. It might help her out too. I think you should chill out a wee bit though and stop stressing. Church shouldn't be a trial and it does sound like you are making it a bit like that.
Remember though that God Loves You and Everyone. And when 2 or more people gather in his name then this will be a church and you can praise god in your own way.
God Bless
2006-08-27 04:32:19 · answer #2 · answered by beckywecky 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you can't reach your friend, you may not have to miss church for her. You can go to church and hope she contacts you when you get home.
God is most important, but if you actually have to miss church to do God's work that is fine. Many of us get a lot of enjoyment and fulfillment from church but living God's way is the most important thing; actually going to church is just a tool we use.
Help your friend if you can.
2006-08-27 04:37:56 · answer #3 · answered by Patti C 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If this person is in need help her first. God wants us to act out our faith. He wouldn't punish you for not going to church to help a friend. But I do think that you should still go to church when you can because it helps you understand God and know what he wants from you. The church is also the body of christ as it says in the bible. You need to be part of it, ok? But do what you think is right, weather going to church or helping you friend. I'll pray for you!
2006-08-27 04:22:23 · answer #4 · answered by OnFireForJesus! 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
God would want you to exercise your compassion, and help your friend. That's what church really started out to be, anyway. Like a support group for believers. Wouldn't hurt to shift your friend to this camp, but that is not so much in your hands as in God's.
As to the if you can't reach her issue--if you can't, and you can't find her, and don't know where she is, then prayer is your best bet for helping her. He knows where she is, and He will deal with her as is His will.
By the way, it's dilemma.
2006-08-27 04:57:40 · answer #5 · answered by kaththea s 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Help your friend.
Church will be their next week, and the week after that ... Several services to be exact. Your friend needs you right now to be helped through that rough time in her life, to be shown the kindness and care that everyone needs. Isn't that part of Christianity anyhow? We were shown kindness and love so that we can show others those same feelings?
Stay and help your friend.
If you can't contact her by phone or by web, show up to her house if you can. It may sound drastic but she may be avoiding all else. It is harder to avoid someone standing on your doorstep.
2006-08-27 04:23:15 · answer #6 · answered by jane9715 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You could take her to Church, that would be a great place to go if she's experiencing emotional problems. Can you see her after church, or go next Sunday?
2006-08-27 04:19:52 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
that is abit of a toughie.... i think that since you haven't been to church in 2 years you should definitely go. don't treat this struggle to go to church so slightly.you should pray against any and every hinderance that comes your way.you friend will be fine... and when you GO to church , you will draw encouragement from those around you.
you can even share your concerns about your friend with others and then jointly lift her up in prayer.
God bless the power of prayer.
2006-08-27 04:29:36 · answer #8 · answered by sammy 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Your faith is strong.. attend to your friend. Better assist a friend to survive than pray for that friend when she's already beyond help. Take the lesson from the parable of the shepherd who will leave the flock just to search for the one lost.
2006-08-27 04:23:36 · answer #9 · answered by Bummerang 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would say take your troubled friend to church with you, or if that's not possible, go help your troubled friend, if it's already been 2 years since you've been to church it's not gonna really hurt to miss another Sunday...
2006-08-27 04:20:21 · answer #10 · answered by complexmami19 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋