I would like to start a relationship with God but my family does not care about religion at all. they do not care anything about it. they never pray nothing, they swear a lot and do bad things and think it's a good thing, even my Mom does it. me and my mom do not have a good relationship because of the way she treats me. i don't talk to her a lot because she is just so so mean to me and she swears to me, tells me she hates me everything. she does not want me to be happy at all. she does not want me to have a life. she is always trying to live my life for me. I want a relationship with God, but If my Mom see's me reading the Bible and she hears me talking to him she will get all mad and everything. I have asked him Into my life before, but I didn't have a true relationship with him because of my Mother. I want to ask God Into my life again, but when I do I do not want to sound like I don't mean what I am saying when i do, It's just because of everything I am going through with my Mom, she makes me sad and sometimes when i talk to people it seems like i don't mean what I say, so i don't want to ask God Into my life and sounding like I don't mean what I'm saying to him. But I do want to have a relationship with him. I want to have a relationship with him bad and It sucks how I can't because of my Mom. I don't want her knowing I have a relationship with him,so the only time I can talk to him would be when my Mom's not around and I don't think that would be a true relationship. what can I do? please help,. thank you...
2007-08-20 03:04:36 · 9 answers · asked by SweetGirl4U 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Friends
When you decide you want to live a "Christ-like life", you will have to deal with people trying to change your mind. The Bible is full of examples of this. The plan is for you to live as God wants us all to live and to persuade others to live a good life based on your example.
Luckily you just get yelled at instead of stoned or crucified.
Good luck!
2007-08-20 03:15:21 · answer #1 · answered by Answer Man 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
1. This belongs under religion and spirituality section.
2. The bible tells you to pray in private, so your mom should never hear you talking to God.
3. Having a relationship with God means following the bible and that includes the part in the 10 commandments that says "honor your mother and father", which you don't do by your own words.
4. Being closer to God for you has nothing to do with your environment or your family, it's between you and deity.
5. You cannot force those around you to change just because you want to be Christian. You can only control your life, you cannot control the lives of others, nor should you try.
6. You cannot expect people to live their lives the way you would do it, that's wrong.
7. If you can be on the internet and mommy isn't watching you, then read the bible on the internet.
2007-08-20 03:14:07 · answer #2 · answered by janicajayne 7 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Continue to pray about it...and pour out your heart and your mind...and if it comforts you...you do not have to pray out loud...you can do silent prayers...remember...God knows our heart conditions and the situations we have to deal with....He knows what you need and knows that you want a relationship with Him...It is always nice to hear of somebody interested in serving God and having a good and close relationship with Him...continue to read your Bible also...and if you prefer to do it when your mom is not around so as not to cause any disturbance...maybe go to a park or library...somewhere outside the house to read it...There is also a Bible based book entitled...What Does the Bible Really Teach...which i think you would enjoy reading along with your copy of the Bible...i have read it twice myself...and love it very much...it includes picture and word illustrations...questions and answers...and so much information to help you in learning about God...and his requirements so that you can draw closer to him...you can request a free copy at www.watchtower.ORG....(our work is supported by voluntary donations...we do not charge for anything...)...and always keep in mind James 4:8....draw close to God and he WILL draw close to you....so i wish you the best and hopefully the situation at your home will change soon and your mom will have a change of attitude and heart....
2007-08-20 03:35:19 · answer #3 · answered by ghoney305 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you have a bible anywhere at home? In your case, I don't think anyone would miss it if you took it. There are three options for you (that I can think of). You can start your belief in secret, hiding it from your mom. You can go to someone for help, a friend's parents, a guidence counseler, or anybody you can talk to. In this case, if you can, going to the church would be the best. And lastly, which is the best option but it might be the hardest for you. You need to confront your mom. If you need another parent there with you, (a friend's that you can trust) it might help. And just believe. I'm praying for you. The best of luck to you!
2007-08-20 03:18:16 · answer #4 · answered by Alex<3 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There isn't much I can offer. It is hard to start a relationship with Him in these kind of situations, but the thigns around you should not influence your decisions. Christ, while here on earth, never said that life would be easy when one follows Him. He actually said that there WOULD be trials and that there WOULD be hardships. But you know what? He also said that He would be with you, if you trust Him. I myself still haven't been able to fully trust Him, and I know it's hard, but ask Him for the strength and grace each day, He'll help you.
I hope things can be helped with you though! I'll be praying for you!
2007-08-20 16:28:57 · answer #5 · answered by Ally 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi Sweetgirl4u,
Your relationship with God is between U and God ... And nobody else. Just like your relationship with your mother or
your relationship with your best friend; those relationships are
between YOU and THAT person.
You should talk to God and pray to God ANYTIME that you
want to or ANYTIME that you need to. God knows your heart
and your thoughts ... So you can even talk to God in your heart
"while" your mother is swearing and being mean to you. Ask
God to help you to know what to say and what to do during those times.
Find someone that you trust that already has a relationship with God. Tell that person that you want to know more about
God and that you want to grow in your OWN personal relationship with God. (Hopefully that person will give you
support and assistance in knowing God for yourself!)
Remember your relationship with God is PERSONAL ... it is
just between you and God. As time goes by ... if you are
diligent and persistent about pursuing God you will begin to
KNOW what God wants you to do and God will give you strengthen and direction. God "may" use YOU to be a "light"
to your other family members! I know that shows like a tall order! But if God brings you TO IT .... THEN God will HELP
YOU THRU IT!
Be Blessed as you pursue God!
2007-08-20 03:38:57 · answer #6 · answered by kjh 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go ahead and ask God into your life because it will be the best decision you will ever make. Don't worry about your family, be an example to them. They may not want to join you in going to church, but they will see a change in you when you don't respond to them in the same old ways, when you start to behave differently, when you start to bow your head before you eat, etc. Read Galations 6:9-10.
2007-08-20 03:17:08 · answer #7 · answered by Lov'n IT! 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
your mom and your relationship with her has nothing to do with your desire to have a relationship with god. if you want to pray and ask god to come into your life, then do it. no one can take that from you. why not go to a local church and talk to the minister/priest and ask for guidance? ask god/jesus for guidance as well.
2007-08-20 03:16:33 · answer #8 · answered by racer 51 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
go to a church are you under 18? if so your mom can do whatever she wants.
2007-08-21 17:33:20 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋