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Question

Okay, so I have completely devoted myself again to studying God's word and going to church. The thing is that I learn to cast my care on him and do His will, then I get attacked with major anxiety about my bills etc. then my family comes against me. I told them I'm going to church and they tell me in so many words it's kind of dumb. I guess I just get excited about learning God's word that i want to share it, but they don't want anything to do with church or the Bible, then they get angry at me. Is this Satan's work? Why do I let this get to me. I know the Bible says that even though my mother and father forsake me, then the Lord will receive me. It's hard for me to accept that my family doesn't accept me or God, but I know it's true that if I just follow Jesus and God's word that even if it's just me and God that I can make it. Am I right?

Answer 1

Keep your eyes on the Lord and He will give you peace and comfort in your question... He will never leave you nor forsake you...

Answer 2

When you decide to follow God by accepting Jesus as your savior Satan will attack you every way possible. Even using friends and family. They will also be looking for a change in you. Follow the Bible by honoring your father and mother and pray for them. I wish I could guarantee that it will make a difference in the near future, but that is in God's hand. Just remember that you are to keep following the Bible and it is only through that path that you can help your family and friends avoid eternal damnation. God Bless.

Answer 3

The devil will always come agains you when you are doing the right thing, so it sounds like you're right on track! Seriously, though, Satan has been around for a long time, and he knows the art of war, he will get to know your weak points and that will be where he tries to attack you. Try to build up a support network of other Christians so that you have someone to be there for you to help you stay strong in the face of opposition from your family.

I'm not saying turn your back on them, your example may show them that this might be something for them, too. What I am saying is that we get our strength to go on by being around likeminded people. Romans 1:11-12 and much of the book of Acts speaks about Christians encouraging other Christians, that's the main purpose of fellowship. You and your family are in my prayers!

Answer 4

I don't know you but I am so proud of you. It is so hard to do the right thing when your own family is against you. Your relatives, friends, or associates cannot get you into the kingdom of God. You are surely on the right path and I urge you to keep pressing on. As we get closer to God, Satan will attack us more and more. He wants to make you discouraged and give up on God. Satan wants yo to get so frustrated that you stop believing, studying, praying, going to church, etc. Don't give the devil victory over you. As your faith grows and your family and friends see the difference in your life, many will become interested in knowing what gave you such peace and joy. Others still may not come to God, but don't let them hold you back. Keep your focus on God and make sure He is pleased with you. Nothing else matters.

Answer 5

The best advice that I could give you is to not lose faith. You seem to have found something that makes your life so much brighter. Remember, though, that "God helps he who helps himself..." (granted, I can't remember word for word, but it's close enough). By that I mean you'll still have your bills, bad people to deal with and family members who won't accept you for who you are.

Please, don't ever let anyone tell you that what you do (or are) is even "kind of dumb". It's not if it makes you a better person for yourself and for the rest of mankind. Dealing with your bills is just a part of life.

My grandmother once told me, that they had issues with their bills some before they started going to church. (Granted, I grew up in a Southern Baptist/ Presbytarian family...) She said that they would tithe the amount mentioned in the bible, and read, pray and have faith. She also told me, times would still get hard every now and then, but they never lost faith that all would work out for the best in the end. She's one of the happiest people that I know. It seems to have worked very well for her and my grandad.

As far as letting it get to you, remember that you're still only human. It's in our nature to care about what people close to us say and think about our lives. Just remember that is probably because they don't see the world through their eyes like you do. Pray for them, that they'll find their peace within this crazy world of ours and try to let it go. The bible does say that all you are to do is just to be there. We aren't supposed to ever go and try to convert people, but to be the idea "leaders by example". Let peole come to us.

Keep the faith and trust that things will work out for the best in the end. I have faith in you, I'm sure your church does. Just don't lose it for yourself.
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Answer 6

Whenever you get close to god the enemy is going to try to discourage you as im sure you are going to get a bunch of terrible posts from your question. I know it is hard because alot of my family don't know the lord and they think my husband and I are Crazy , because we didn't serve alcohol at our wedding we are just nuts.. lol... Satan is a liar and whenever you see him discouraging you just pray. God will give you the strength to carry you through. The Bible says Do not feed your pearls to pigs meaning that you shouldn't give something good to someone that doesn't deserve it. If you try to tell them about gods word and they don't accept it Drop it Do not push it on them it will only cause a Barrier between you and your family. Instead go home and pray that god soften their hearts. God Bless you sister and Keep Fighting the Good Fight!

Answer 7

Don't expect the world or even your family to believe as you do or to see the Truth as you do. Christianity is largely a 'go it alone' religion, tho you can make many close friends in church. In fact, that's what I suggest you do.
To be truly grown up is to live your life according to YOUR OWN convictions and not be overly concerned about what others think about them. It takes courage to go against the grain but that's what Christianity is about----going against the world and worldly wisdom.
Ask the Holy Spirit to strengthen you. You do not have to try and win over your family. Just live out the Christian way and let them see it. Whether they approve or not is not the issue. The issue is YOUR salvation and relationship with God.
Love your family. God wants you to. But put God first in your life. Family can be wrong. Often they are.

Answer 8

Excellent. You speak well. You are thinking really sound here. Jesus said not to think that he has come to bring peace but a sword(a spiritual sword). He said there would be divisions even in families. And that if you don't love Him more than your family then you are not worthy of Him. Families can have strong traditions which can turn into strongholds against faith. That is why Jesus wants us to endure. We are doing Him a big service by resisting disobedience and irreverence and hatred and works of the flesh, and yes, even satan. I commend you for your faith. You will do well. If you would like support call 1-800-759-0700

Answer 9

You can make it with just God. If your parents and other family don't want to hear anything about God, leave them alone and just live your life for God. Eventually, they will come around.

Have you been saved yet? If not, let me tell you how to be saved:

1) You must HEAR the Word of God, Romans 10:17.
2) You must BELIEVE what you've heard, Romans 10:9-10, Acts 17:30, Hebrews 11:6.
3) You must REPENT of your sins, Luke 13:3.
4) You must CONFESS Christ to be the Son of God, Matthew 10:32-33, 2 Timothy 2:12.
5) You must BE BAPTIZED for the remission of sins, Acts 2:38, 8:37-38, Galatians 3:26-27.

After this, you must be FAITHFUL unto death, Revelation 2:10, Acts 2:42.

Have you done anything like that? Does the church you go to teach anything like that? If not, you must leave and find a Church of Christ, which does teach this exact doctrine. Check out www.bible.ca to find a Church of Christ in your area.

Answer 10

I'm sorry about your situation. I have heard about this but never met anyone that was in it. You faith is something that should be placed as an example. Trust in God. Keep your head above water for now but usually these times of "testing" are simply times of transition. Look broadly at your situation and see if God hasn't given you an opportunity that would make you better fulfilled.

As with your family, us Jesus as a guide. The biggest problem I have seen in Christians is the knee-jerk evangelizing without observation. If a person is closed to God, you will need Divine intervention to reach him/her. Wait and eventually God will let you know when it's time to talk about His Message with your family.

Answer 11

You are right. My parents are not Christians either and it's extremely hard. But you can keep praying for them. One thing to keep in mind though is that you don't always have to be sharing God's Word with them. You can apply what you are learning and let your life be a witness to them. Actions tend to be a better witness than words in the end. And yes Satan will do his best to discourage you. Keep staying strong in God and learning His word and speak against Satan when you do start feeling anxious.
Jesus never promised us that our lives would be easy and carefree but He did promise to be with us and that is better than anything else in the world.