I'm really interested in the Christian perspective. A person gets the worse news of their life last year but they have remained faithful believing that God will do what He said He would do. They have tried to react to situations the way He would want them to and still no breakthrough. Right now the person is really trying to hold on to their faith. What do you tell them?
2006-12-24 03:59:23 · 8 answers · asked by Cori 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
James P obviously you don't know a lot about God.
2006-12-24 04:17:03 · update #1
Id support them in the best way I can as a friend.
By the way, God works in his own time, we cant rush him.
2006-12-24 04:01:48 · answer #1 · answered by sweetie_baby 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I agree that it can be very hard to maintain faith during rough times. To be the most support that you can be to this person. Being a true Christian friend, sometimes just sitting with them and saying nothing much can be the best thing you can do for them. My husband and I continue to go through rough times, and even today we talked about it and how it can affect our faith in God if we let it. One day I was having a very bad day, and needed to talk to who I thought was my best friend- I was there for her through thick and thin, and you know what she did- she said no I cannot be there for you and pray with you. That hurt. We cannot "fix" the problem but we can pray with them, and listen. Quoting scripture, if they desire to hear it is fine- but as a Christian who has had some training in counseling know that if you get go into a situation and say things like- "God works all things together for good"-can be harsh, even though is correct. Just be there for your friend- that is what Jesus would do.
2006-12-24 14:49:03 · answer #2 · answered by AdoreHim 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I give them my favorite verse in the Bible:
Phil 4:6-7
Be anxious for nothing, but through prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God.
And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
Note that the promise is for peace, not to fix the situation. Circumstances come and go, God's peace is eternal.
2006-12-24 12:02:57 · answer #3 · answered by padwinlearner 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
So you're saying God made you some kind of promise? What did he say he would do?
In my opinion, God doesn't directly talk to people or make them promises...God isn't a magician or a lottery ticket. If your faith is all depending on him granting you a wish...then you might be disappointed. I've gotten horrible, life changing news too but didn't expect God to make it all better, life is supposed to be hard and challenging.
2006-12-24 12:11:37 · answer #4 · answered by James P 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
well i would tell your friend that instead of waiting for some higher being who may or may not exist which is why i'm agnostic by the way to get off of his or her a s s and start making things happen for themselves as when they do that then things start to fall into place
2006-12-24 12:18:43 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Read the story of Lot.
2006-12-24 12:14:19 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
if it's that hard to maintain faith that should tell them something
2006-12-24 12:02:05 · answer #7 · answered by Dr. Brooke 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I would say:"Go see a doctor, try zyprexa, your scizophrenic syptoms should rapidly go away.é
2006-12-24 12:02:49 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 3⤋