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In turning my life over to Christ, I have lost a very good friend. It seems that when I recommitted myself to the Lord, he completely shut me out. I did not try to tell him that he had to accept Christ, I leave that up to God to move him in that direction. I just told him that I had made a decision to turn my life over to God and he has not spoken to me since. I am hurt and confused.

2006-10-05 16:16:02 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture Religion & Spirituality

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wow I am so sorry to hear that... Please read Isaiah 59:15... This is what will happen to those of Us who believe...and Jesus also said that they would hate you.... I am going through the same thing....but you have a greater Goal... Just pray for your friend. and You have to move on.... Your responsibilites arent to him....Those who arent with us are against us! It's that simple. I will pray for you...

2006-10-05 16:27:47 · answer #1 · answered by comingofage03 4 · 0 0

Your best solution here is to let go and let God. That means that you have to trust that God can handle the situation better than you can. All you can do is to pray that your friend will find his way to God. In the meantime, don't push your way into his life, just let him know you care about him and will be willing to talk to him when he is ready. The last thing you should do is push him into anything, whether it be a relationship with you or with God. The decisions are up to him. I don't know if you have heard it, but the song "Jesus Take The Wheel" is about letting go and letting God do what is needed in your life as well as your friends life. You will both be in my prayers.

2006-10-05 16:40:03 · answer #2 · answered by Country girl 7 · 1 0

Congratulations on your decision, and I just said a prayer for you. I know how you feel. When I recommitted my life, I lost a lot of old friends, and it was painful for me too. But over time, they have seen that I don't run around condeming them or other people, and I certainly don't forget that I was one of them at one time. I'm happy to say, most of my old friends and I have reconnected, and we get along nicely. No, things aren't what they used to be, but I know I'm a better person for rededicating my life to God. I still mess up, say things I shouldn't, lose my temper, etc., and they know I do. But I think once your friend sees that you don't want to treat him like dirt just because you've become a Christian, he'll start to warm back up to you. Hang in there.

2006-10-05 16:31:36 · answer #3 · answered by dgindiansfan 4 · 1 0

Yes, I'll pray for you.

I too, have lost some friends when I decided to follow the Lord. The good thing is that after a while and with prayer some of them eventually come around and except the Lord as well! Be patient, you made the right choice.

2006-10-05 16:23:10 · answer #4 · answered by stpolycarp77 6 · 1 1

No you should be happy and Joyful. Why are you confused. Didn't God give us the spirit of victory and not of failure. We are victorious over the enemy. The enemy isn't men and women or human being; the enemy is Satan himself. You should grow in your faith and be strong in the grace of God and His son Christ our Savior. I pray to you my brother not to be shy or broken hearted if some one turns you down. Be happy that the world hates you like he did to Christ. Christ said that himself. The world will hate you but be strong, I have conquered the world. I pray that you will also find freedom from any obstacle that would make you let down. You should be having the righteousness of Christ and walk straight and confident. For we have not been given the spirit of slavery but the spirit of freedom. God bless you.

2006-10-05 16:32:51 · answer #5 · answered by lonely_spirit 1 · 0 0

Well done brother. I am sad to hear about your friend and will certainly keep you in my prayers. You need to accept that your friend is probably just as confused as you are and probably thinks that you are weird. Abide in Christ and respect your friend as you always have and show him that your friendship has not changed. Pray for your friend and continue to be there for him. Also remember that when you give your life over to Christ that Satan will try even harder to derail you. This is a trialing time for you. Have faith brother.

2006-10-05 16:28:57 · answer #6 · answered by iamwhoiam 5 · 1 0

Always at the time when one turns to the Lord, the devil goes to work on you one way or other. Regard this as an attack of the devil. and pray for your friend. I could suggest that you write him a letter. Witness to him what this decision that you made has meant to you personally.
Going to this site may help boy you up for writing the letter.Pick the subject that you think may help. God bless.
http://www.carm.org/

2006-10-05 16:34:42 · answer #7 · answered by rapturefuture 7 · 0 0

I'm sorry that this happened to you.

Often times, God removes people in our life that will be detrimental in our journey.

Also, people who have experienced prejudice from people who claim they are religious and aren't really practicing their faith, these people then tend to hate religion. Because they have experienced religious hypocrisy.

This may be your friend's situation. Someone else was a hypocrite to him, claiming they are following what their religion says.

Either way, be patient. I have a feeling he is not gone forever.

If he was truly your friend, he will come back around. Friends don't leave you when you choose a religion.

If he doesn't come back around, then he wasn't truly your friend.

God Bless You!

2006-10-05 16:34:35 · answer #8 · answered by the nothing 4 · 1 0

Of course I don't know for sure, but perhaps the Holy Spirit is convicting him. The light of God can (and should) shine out of us even if we aren't trying to win someone to the Lord! Pray for him, but remember to serve to Lord no matter what. Satan will push us at our weaknesses in order to get us away from God. I will pray for you both.

2006-10-05 16:22:10 · answer #9 · answered by Brooke 3 · 2 1

Be patient with your friend, as others have been patient with you. It is not always easy for some to accept the changes. But I know that God will give you good friends to replace those you loose. Perhaps this friend was not as good a friend as you thought. Jesus is a friend that sticks closer than a brother. He will never let you down.

2006-10-05 16:22:25 · answer #10 · answered by rejoiceinthelord 5 · 1 1

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