Well there is this guy and I really care about him and I haven't seen him in a while but he is SICK(he might have cancer). He is not in the WILL OF GOD. I can't seem to hear God speaking to me about this topic. This guy won't really talk to me and I feel that he is shuting the door to God, I'm not sure of his salvation God might be trying to get his attention but then I am he is out of the Will of God and God might be punishing him. I get the idea that he doesn't want to hurt me anymore and he doesn't want me to know about his sickness and that he is afraid. I can't really focus on anything. What should I do? Leave it alone? If you can't think of anything then PLEASE just PRAYER for me and him. THANK YOU
2006-11-27 15:55:48 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
First, let me extend my sympathies... it is truly an unenviable place to be. Never give up on someone, but let God lead is the best advice I can muster. Make sure you are "listening" during prayer, God may be answering in a way you are unfamiliar with. Also, because God allows us to choose our path, your friend may be making choices that affect his turning away from God. Pray for specifics, pray for God to beat you over the head with an answer...(be careful of that prayer... He just might!). Most importantly understand God is pleased with your efforts and loves you too. He is going throught this ordeal with you.
2006-11-27 16:03:54 · answer #1 · answered by Scott B 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't think God is punishing anyone with sickness. But you sound like as if you are in love with this guy. Forget about him. Pray for him that God will lead him to salvation and heal him. But don't pray too often. Pray also for other people. Leave him alone. Hand him over to God and let go... Find other people who need your help and to whom you can talk about salvation.
2006-11-28 08:33:49 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
There is not really a lot you can do. If you have told him about salvation, and he is rejecting God all you can do is pray.
Can you get word to him by a mutual friend? If so have them tell him that you care and you would like to be in his life.
Does your church have a prayer chain? If yes get him on it right away. If not start one, get a group of Christians and have them put him on their prayer list.
Do not push God on him or he may back further away. Just make sure that he knows about the way to salvation, and back off. Then just bring God up in conversations or cards/letters, but by all means do not be pushy.
If God is not speaking to you about him that is a good sign that he just wants you to pray for him, do not give up on prayer, even when things look impossible, God is the God of the impossible after all.
What is his name, I will put him on my list, and on our prayer chain.
Email me if you want.
Pastor Bill
2006-11-28 00:14:43 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
First you need to spend time praying for him privately, seeking the will of God the voice of God. You need to wait upon the Lord in the meanwhile do not judge him or pressure him. Sometimes lack of words and a gentle quiet spirit speaks more than anything. Be the Lords love letter in deed and action. Sometimes we are just the ones to plant seeds as God says he sends one to plant and one to water but only He causes the growth. Talk to your pastor, and most importantly pray, pray pray. Grab a couple books on prayer and understand what intercession is. You stand in the gap for him like you are. It's hard but you have to cast your cares upon God because He cares. Pause Ponder and Pray before you say anything.
2006-11-28 00:06:12 · answer #4 · answered by kim b 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are a couple of different issues here so I will address them separately;
First off remember that God gave us free will. We can choose to believe in him and follow his ways, or we can choose to not believe in him and follow temptation (Devil) or we can choose to believe in neither and just do what we think is right for us at that time.
Secondly let us remember that our destiny is what God has chosen for us, how we go from beginning to end is our choice. God has a plan for us, but because of free will, we can choose to leave that plan at any time and also come back at anytime as long as we realize that we cannot abuse his love or his patience.
God does not willingly punish people. He might throw things our way to steer us back on the right path when we stray, but he only does this to people who believe in him and also love him. To do this with everybody is infringing on our free will.
If your friend does not want to hurt you, scare you and he is afraid himself, all you can do for him is support him when he wants that support and be there for him. Pray for him. As a good person God will listen, but do not be angry if your prayers are not listened to the way you want. Just have faith that God knows what to do that is best for everyone.
In the meantime, be there when called upon. In the end, all this will make sense and the hurt will leave.
My prayers are with you.
God bless.
Rick
2006-11-28 10:36:46 · answer #5 · answered by Rick 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is bad enough when christianity is forced at healthy non believers.
What sort of Christian persecutes a sick or dying man because he does not believe as they do? What sort of person thinks God punishes in that way?
See a pastor and get your religious thinking sorted out quick. Sounds like you are heading for a real confrontation at the final coming!!!!!
Leave the man in peace!!!!!!!!
2006-11-28 03:59:06 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
God doesn't punish people by giving them cancer.Tell him about God,and see if he's interested.Try and be ready to talk to him about God if he needs wants to,and pray that the message gets through to him.
2006-11-28 00:00:18 · answer #7 · answered by Serena 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋
God does not punish.The guy does not want you and He does not want God.say a prayer for Him and walk away.
2006-11-28 00:02:57 · answer #8 · answered by gwhiz1052 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
You need to consider that this might be the path that God has chosen for him, and just try to be there for him without judging the situation.
2006-11-27 23:58:52 · answer #9 · answered by Justsyd 7 · 1⤊ 3⤋
Yes, I will pray for you. It sounds to me like you are interceding for this guy and have a genuine love and care for him. Pray and I will pray, then do according to your inward feeling.
2006-11-27 23:59:35 · answer #10 · answered by lindakflowers 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋