I am learning that I am not " all that" and that I am just like everyone else.
God is allowing me to go through some heavy things right now to teach me patience and compassion.
The things that I critized and judged people for I am now going through these things and have to ask for help something I thought I would never do.
My question is through this rough patch in my family and mines life how can I be an effective witness and let my light shine?
What are ways I can help others even going through the thick of the trials?
2007-09-05 16:55:22 · 8 answers · asked by encourager4God 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Matt 6:16
Apply to your situation.
2007-09-05 17:13:23 · answer #1 · answered by bobalo9 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Listen, you ARE all that to God! You are a child of the Most High God. One for whom the precious blood of the Lamb was sacrificed! You have a God given right to live in victory! You are an heir with Christ! God has given you all the equipment you will ever need to be more than a conqueror .....an overcomer!
Let your light shine by using your experience to light the way for others. You can show them how to get through the tough times. Show them how to praise the Lord. Tell them who they are in Christ! You are a much loved daughter of the King! You are royal! God has called you out of the darkness of the world to be a light!
I will tell you a secret! We all have trials. How you react in the middle of your storm determines how fast you will be delivered. In the middle of the most violent storm, lift your head up and praise the Lord! Praise Him at all times! Remember, that He is working out all things for the good of those that love Him! The victory is yours! May the Lord bless you and your family!
2007-09-06 00:18:18 · answer #2 · answered by Marie 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Consider yourself an apprentice to Christ.
Think of the young artists in Italy centuries ago - toiling under the tutiledge of their Masters - always seeking to perfect thier craft before being allowed to strike out on their very own.
When in the midst of a lesson - it is even MORE important to remain in deep study of the word.
Take one Gospel at a time - and seek to live one lesson at a time in the days to follow.
A great source of deep study available all over the USA is the Bible Study Fellowship. Peek at their site and see if there are classes in your area. If so - they begin next week - contact them quickly. It is indepth and amazing - AND interdenominational.
If not this - then seek out a Bible study guide and let it aid you.
Walk the word daily hon - we are ALWAYS continuing to learn.
Only God can show you what HIS path is for you right now.
Peace precious. Be well.
2007-09-06 00:03:57 · answer #3 · answered by Depoetic 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i dont know if during your trials you can help, but most definitly when you get through it you can. you can probably let it be known your going through the same so they dont feel all alone, but God gets the glory when you have spoken how He helped you overcome!
2007-09-06 00:01:44 · answer #4 · answered by warrior*in*the*making 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Diamonds are formed from lumps of coal under great pressure and time.
2007-09-06 00:03:48 · answer #5 · answered by Somewhat Enlightened, the Parrot of Truth 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Keep your chin up and smile.
Show compassion and love.
Exercise patience and wisdom.
Forgive yourself and others.
2007-09-06 00:12:34 · answer #6 · answered by Soul Shaper 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I hope you pull through your troubled times.
But, I fail to understand why good times are to be thankful for...and bad times are to be thankful for. If god is to thank for your prosperity, shouldn't god be to blame for your adversity?
2007-09-06 00:00:14 · answer #7 · answered by Peter D 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
"witness"?
You don't know that your god exists; it's just what you believe. "witnessing" would be lying to other people.
2007-09-06 00:03:39 · answer #8 · answered by Dreamstuff Entity 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋