who is (well was) a christian. she attended church and read the bible and want(ed) to get saved. well now she says that she dont believe in heaven or hell and that jesus is really hard to believe in. im worried about her. i have her in my prayer right now and i wonder if you have any advice. god bless you all. im gonna try to get her to church sunday.
2006-10-04 10:38:46 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
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2006-10-04 10:39:57 · answer #1 · answered by The Mean REPORTED!! Lady 1 · 1⤊ 5⤋
You already are doing the best thing you can, prayer. You are more than likely to have some people say, "All you can do is pray." I have heard that so many times and it seems they don't understand that prayer is the most powerful thing you can do. It should always be our first avenue of help and I am glad it was yours. God bless you. You are a true friend to her.
2006-10-04 17:46:27 · answer #2 · answered by Robert L 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well you keep praying and I dont mean this one little prayer you say each night. Pray to get ahold of God. You continue to be her friend, and always pray that God continues this burden you have for her. Invite her but if God cant get her to come not much you can do. Dont beat her down with begging or such stuff like that. Thats why I say pray. Ask her to come with you and if she says no then let it alone. Hope she goes with ya. God bless
2006-10-04 17:45:28 · answer #3 · answered by iwant_u2_wantme2000 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should ask your friend what was the cause of his separation of Christ. Sometimes we get confused about what we see other people do and what we think we can or can't do. As a christian you are allowed to do anything but you shouldn't do everything because not all is for edification of the soul. Sometimes you have to be tempted by evil to get to know the strength of your faith.Talk to her and together try to find the answer. Your minister (ancient or pastor or priest) should be there too, as a counselor.
2006-10-04 17:54:08 · answer #4 · answered by fmstereo 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Did something happen to change her mind? Do you know or can you ask her? I think the most important thing is that you be there for her. She will go to Church when she is ready. It sounds like something upset her and you would do a service to God by helping her with whatever it is... a greater service than pushing her to Church. She probably needs to talk.
2006-10-04 17:43:56 · answer #5 · answered by reformed 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes, try to get her to go to church. I don't want to sound like I am preaching but, if you have the chance, read the Book Of Mormon. I am Mormon, it is a type of christian, and I strongly believe in it. I feel bad that I keep that to myself all the time. You can go to www.lds.org and look at stuff about our religion. Well, I hope everything goes well with your friend.
2006-10-04 17:42:48 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ask her what changed. Did she see something in the religion she was attending that gave her doubts. Remind her that Christ said there were many who would claim to speak in his name. How old is she? Is she reaching that point in life (age 24, approx.) where her views of the world is changing?
Encourage her to talk to others faiths. Ask questions and find the ones that don't create the doubts she has with her current one.
2006-10-04 18:05:42 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course, please continue to encourage your friend in the Lord. It is never easy coming to Christ at first, it is always difficult. However, your prayers will help her. And when God is ready her eyes and heart will be enlightened with the Lord.
Just keep praying for her and hope for the best.
I hope this helps GodBless:)
2006-10-04 17:42:25 · answer #8 · answered by dreamangel20051 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I suggest you just keep praying for her. God is the one who will ultimately bring her back to Him. Furthermore, some people are ready to hear what God has to say to them, but others may not be, and you may just push her away even further. She may be at the 'not ready to hear' point.
2006-10-04 17:43:51 · answer #9 · answered by Jayson 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Satan is trying really hard to confuse her, as he does not want to lose her to Christ.
She obviously was very close to a decision.
If she is denying Christ, then she was not a Christian to begin with.
Gently coax her to attend church with you. You might let your pastor know about her ahead of time.
God Bless!
2006-10-04 17:42:59 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Honestly - it is not up to you to force her to go to church. If you are a true friend, keep her in your prayers (where they wont affect her), but do not force your beleifs on her. That is true friendship.
2006-10-04 17:41:43 · answer #11 · answered by YDoncha_Blowme 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋