She is 13 years old. She almost commit suicide 3 times in her life. I want her to believe in the Lord before she kills herself snd goes to Hell because she did not believe in Christ. She knows who Jesus is, but refuses to believe it and she is so bad with cussing. TERRIBLE! And, her mom doesnt care. She has a bad life. Her dad is in Jail, and her family treats her very poorly. What can I do?
2007-08-01 14:05:39 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Friends
Proselytizing is very ugly.
2007-08-01 14:39:37 · answer #1 · answered by Colette 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
That is very sad. You should start by just being an example to her. It sounds like you are right now, so you should continuing to be a good example. Other than that, you should try and teach her about how Jesus died on the cross for her sins. Maybe you and her could watch The Passion of the Christ together if you are alloud to. That would really show her how much Jesus cares for her. If she shows an interest after you tell her about Jesus and what he did you should ask her if she wants to ask Jesus into her heart and help her with what to pray and such. If she doesn't show an interest after you tell her about Jesus, there isn't much more you can do but keep being a good example to her. You can't make anyone become a Christian. You can just help them on their way. I hope your friend really wants Jesus in her life, I really do. Just try not to be too pushy or to un-pushy, if you know what I mean. Don't try and force her into doing anything, but don't say that she shouldn't if she doesn't want to either.
2007-08-01 14:32:33 · answer #2 · answered by Bobert R. 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cussing is improper and rude but if she does it then it is her choice. Maybe you shouldn't be her friend if it really bothers you that much.
I understand that you want to help with the suicidal part of all this but sometimes that is only something that a professional or family can help them with. You can just say to your friend "you're trying to kill yourself you need help, let me help you" that's not how it goes unfortunately they will only fight back at you and then you'd feel worse.
If you want you could invite her to church or to church group outings or events held at your church. Sometimes just doing a little volunteering will change people's way of life. Seriously!
If you don't believe in Jesus that doesn't make you a bad person. For some, Jesus saves, but your friend may not need a bunch of people telling her, believe in J.C or you're an evil person. NO, that is not how life works or the christian faith. Jesus loves everyone. You just can't force your friend to anything that they don't want to do. Helping is one thing but there are limits and there is going to far. Just think before you do anything rash. If your friend is under 18 can be place into the foster care system since their mother doesn't seem to care about thier child's life or thier well being. Talk to the police, get a lawyer, if you want to take it into the law. but you're not with your friend 24 hours a day you don't know everything that goes on and i hate to say this but , you never know she could be lying.
2007-08-01 14:31:24 · answer #3 · answered by sassylassy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am a christian myself and I know how you feel. All you can do is pray for her and 'plant the seed'. You can tell her about how Jesus loves her and doesn't want her to commit suicide. You can also tell her that Jesus died on the cross for her and that you need to ask Jesus into her heart. But that doesn't mean she's gonna do it. Just be the shining light for her and show her that it's okay to trust in God.
2007-08-01 14:13:46 · answer #4 · answered by shelbyroxhardcore 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tell her God loves you and remember that while you can be her freind if she doesnt want to change her bad ways you may need to distance yourself.Remember that while having an open heart is important you need to put your own relationship with God first and if you feel any of her bad habits rubbing off on you you may need to back off.Until that point though be a good listener and invite her to church activities.
2007-08-01 14:18:38 · answer #5 · answered by butterflyspy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
first let me begin by saying i admire you , and I'm very happy that there are teens in the world that care about their religious values and want to share it with others.
you can start with taking her to church with you. ask her if she wants to attend with you one Sunday and start to bring her regularly. you're gonna have to put in a huge effort, but stick with it. if your teen ministry offers any classes for influencing people by the word of GOD take her to some of those too. You could also invite her on mission trips your church might offer so she can see how the Lord works in so many great ways.
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Hope this helps in some kind of way = )
2007-08-01 14:17:28 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
You can't force her to believe, she has to be willing, thats something Christians have a bad habit of doing, and thats shoving words and the WORD down people's throats, but dont get me wrong, God wants you to help her, but if shes not willing to help herself then theres nothing you can do
2007-08-01 14:11:47 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Be there for her, pray for her every chance you get. Talk to her about Christ, maybe purchase her a bible so she can call her own and get together and read it with her. eventually she will come around.
2007-08-01 14:11:28 · answer #8 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Just be there to support her, and bring her to church and have a priest talk to her!
2007-08-01 14:09:20 · answer #9 · answered by fjerseyman 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Christians can cuss
Not much you can do for her except give her your concern
2007-08-01 14:17:44 · answer #10 · answered by Nicholais S 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋