I have just spent two amazing weeks getting my life back on course, and I am finally back to where I want to be with God, and had amazing Joy, until I had to spend a night with my family. All their little Quirks I used to find funny are now disgusting. They make nasty jokes, drink alot, and are vulger. And my friends are the same way! I feel as tho I have no Strong Christians to turn to and to encurage me, and I feel as tho I'm falling back into my old life. Help me please, because I feel as if I'm swimming and have hit a current to strong to pass, and instead of helping me, my family and friends are letting me drown.
I also have a problem with always being on guard, and any little thing sets me off. I think it may be beacause I bottle up my emotions, and when it is shaken so much, it explodes. I'm just looking for prayer and advice in over coming these issues in my life. I thank you so much for the time you spend on these issues. May God Bless.
2007-07-03 08:15:28 · 8 answers · asked by Helsinki_Love 3 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
Pray at all times without ceasing.
Now that you are getting your life back on track, you realize that your family and friends are no longer on the same level that you are on and you need to find strong Christian support to help you through. The only way to find strong Christian friends is to ask God for guidance to these friends.
As far as your family and friends are concerned...just because you are no longer on the same level as they are, do not shut them out of your life. Pray for them and ask that God delivers them from the lifestyle that they are currently in. Always remember, just because you are a Christian, does not mean that you are any better than those who are not. A true Christian can handle the type of situation that you are in, with diginity and grace and come out a champ.
2007-07-03 08:21:46 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Couple of things now.
OK accepting Christ as your savior is the easy part. Once you become a Christian - the REAL work begins.
First, find a good church. I prefer smaller ones - but the larger churches do offer a lot of options. Find a church that fits with your life and needs. After all - where else would good, strong Christians be - but in a good church? Duh.
Now as to your family. Well, distancing yourself from them is important - but you must also love them. And don't judge them. And yes, that doesn't mean you have to take daily doses of vulgarity and such - Christian or not.
NOW THEN. Your friends and family are not letting you down - you're not working your faith and expecting everyone to be there for Y-O-U. What made you think they would change just because of you? That's NOT a Christian thing to do and you know it.
So find a good Church. Pray every day. Practice your faith constantly - when Jesus was spit upon by the crowds, what did he do?
2007-07-03 08:34:11 · answer #2 · answered by Barbara B 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Buy this book asap-Powers of a Praying Woman by Stormie Ormartian. Then, start a daily praying journal. Start making specific lists/prayers that you feel need attention (obviously your family and friends!). This will help you stay focused on what you want to do as well keep your heart with the Lord. Instead of hating the behaviors of your family and friends, begin healing those around you by praying that they will also decide to follow His word. Do not preach to them-it will turn them off and drive a wedge. Instead, begin to pray that you will be the example of how God wants us to be-then behave in that way. This will be a long process so make sure you find a good church nearby to plug into. You are going to need the support.
2007-07-03 11:31:42 · answer #3 · answered by Katie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
God doesn't allow us to be tempted more than what we can handle. Whatever temptation there is, you can resist it, you just have to want to. Always pray about everything. With your family, be loving and gentle and let them know the truth how their actions make you feel.
Don't stop telling them about the Lord. Make you life a living example. It won't be easy, live you said, swimming against the tide, but you can do it.
I'll keep you in my prayers.
2007-07-03 09:07:58 · answer #4 · answered by Michael M 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not a Christian, I practice a different religion. But, I love God too, so many of the principals are the same. I believe we're all Soul, each traveling our individual path to learn and grow in God's love. As such, your family is there to teach you. Yes, you can learn God's love from your family too!! Just in a different way. You can learn to love them in spite of their flaws. You can learn what behaviors you want to practice and which you don't want to practice. You can grow stronger in loving behaviors in the face of the not-so-loving behaviors of others. Whether a Christian, or in my case an ECKist, I believe that it's true that He doesn't give us more than we can handle. May the Blessings Be
2007-07-03 08:35:40 · answer #5 · answered by shine_radiantstar 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are on the right path. Keep talking to God and you'll find the answer to all your problems. Then talk to a pastor he may help also.
Good Luck
and
God Bless
2007-07-03 08:25:56 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have the strength to accept your family as they are and pray for them.
You can join a group within your Church to allow you to network with other Christians.
2007-07-03 08:27:43 · answer #7 · answered by smedrik 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
wow, me and you should talk because now im a true christain too i mean i used to go to church yes but i went cuz i had to, but now im on the right track and i do really want to help you my email
honk4jesus14@yahoo.com
2007-07-03 16:46:38 · answer #8 · answered by Donni 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋