One day I got on the bus to come home and this man came up to me & said "God told me to tell you that if you do not get over your issues w/ your father, you daughter will be cursed." Now I don't have any children but do want them (daughter's) badly. I told him so. He said "Well that's what God told me to tell you." and just went back and sat down. Now I have been praying for relief from my suffering over this and I ask you to help me, will you?
2007-10-25 03:50:05 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Yes I do have issues w/ my father.
2007-10-25 03:54:56 · update #1
I don't think he mean "curse" like locusts I thought he mean that my girls might have issues w/ thier dad or something like that. Or they may seek a father figure in a negative way, or do something negative that would stem from issues w/ thier father. Once again I don't have children. . .yet!
2007-10-25 04:11:17 · update #2
There are prophets of God.
There are angels that speak for God.
God can directly speak, even with a hand writing on a wall.
God often speaks to us through people...through the actions of people...through pastors...through Christians...etc.
It is not like God to say to you "Get over it." God always provides a way or provision...even when He tested Abraham to kill Isaac, He provided the sacrificial lamb.
To say what that man said and simply walk away provides no proof that it was from God. His words show no way to accomplish what was asked, nor provision to do it.
There are alot of things in this world that cannot be explained, many signs and wonders, and many are not from God. You should be wary.
Now, if reconciling with your father is in line with what the Bible teaches...then doing so would be good, regardless of whether that man said anything. This is the method you test a prophet...he must speak God's will, and NEVER twist the Bible. What a prophet says must come true, or the prophet is a false prophet.
You should ask Jesus in prayer for discernment, which is one of the gifts of the Holy Spirit who indwells the believer. The power of prayer is far greater than the strange words of a stranger.
2007-10-25 04:10:23 · answer #1 · answered by BowtiePasta 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
You need to find someone you trust-A LOT-and talk and pray with them about it. you need support that people on here cannot give.
It MAY have been from God, if He knew that was the way to get you to notice, BUT NOT NECESSARILY.
If the first part is true-i.e. that you have issues with your father-then the second part may be worth considering, as your attitude to him will affect your attitude to other family members. 'Cursed' is an awful word to use-try not to let that cloud your thinking.
However, the most important thing is not to worry, for 2 reasons. first, as you have said, you do not have any daughters, so it cannot have any effect yet, even if it IS true. Also, the first (very important) word was 'if'-therefore, whatever it is, it CAN be dealt with. And this is if it is true.
It may not be, just remember that God LOVES you, whatever.
2007-10-25 11:06:24 · answer #2 · answered by neil 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well, you don't know where this person is coming from. Maybe they really did feel led to give you this message. Now is the time for you to use your discernment. Don't waste time worrying about a "curse," but look at what he told you and determine for yourself if there is anything true or relevant for you. Do you have issues that need resolving? Regardless of what future children you may or may not have, taking care of those things now can only improve your life--and undoubtedly will make raising your own children a better experience for you and them. We can't know the whole past present or future, but if there is one thing we can act upon that will bring positive change, no matter where the message may come from, why not do it?
2007-10-25 10:56:30 · answer #3 · answered by surlygurl 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I really like what Mark185 said up there about testing if something is from God by the Bible.And if you do have issues with your father you may want to pray to God for Him to show you what your problem is that is holding you back from loving your father and getting along with him. Ask God to open up that old wound and clean it out so nothing is holding you back and won't affect your future daughter's relationship with you or their grandfather. God be with you!
2007-10-25 12:53:28 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Although I believe that God can use many different ways and people to speak to us we must ALWAYS test what we are told by the Bible.
Even if this man did have a message from God he might have got it wrong (that's why prophesies must be tested). I don't believe the Bible teaches that God curses others for our sin and God doesn't blackmail us either.
Instead of worrying about what might happen ask God to help you deal with any current issues you have and trust in Him to be there with you.
2007-10-25 11:02:38 · answer #5 · answered by Don 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
He was giving you the message from god to help you out. If you had issues with your father the most important thing for you to do might be to forgive him and not judge him. Those are very hard things to do sometimes. We sometimes have issues based on our pasts that we let dictate how we act now and in the future. He wants you to realize what happened to make you change, and then consiously work to let go of that (be it anger, sadness, frustration, detachment whatever). I learned that lesson myself. You are your own worst enemy.
As far as your daughter goes, he probably meant that she might be 'cursed' with a series of bad judegments and hurtful acts towrads others based on the behaviors she learned from you. If she sees that you held a grudge against your father for so long then she will learn to do the same to others. He was probably trying to relay the message that if you learn to forgive (does have to be forget) and move on, so shall she. We have all made bad decisions and done things we are not proud of but if we are truly willing to recognize this and learn from it then those things should not be held agaisnt us forever. Having faith will help you see how to get over your past problems. If you can't seem to get to the bottom of it the try talking to a psychologist. They can be helpful at getting you to sort through all the built up feelings and really get to the bottom of the problem.
I don't know anything about your relationship with your father (obviously) but i am giving you this insight/advice based on a similar thing that happened to me. Best of luck to you, I have faith that you will come through with flying colors :)
-Mark has some valid points as well. God would probably not use the words "get over" your past but he only delivers the messages to the man and whatever wording the man uses to get them across to you is up to him.
2007-10-25 12:07:14 · answer #6 · answered by Stained Glass- Baby C 11/15/09!! 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I believe that revelation is closed (The Bible). But the Bible says that a man can have a word given to him. BUT it is always backed up with the authority of scripture.
A word will always be SPECIFIC. Though "a problem with your dad" sounds specific, it is not. If he would of told you WHAT your beef was THEN I might listen to it more intently. Even then it still must hold true to scripture. In this case, the word given you said your daughter will be cursed BECAUSE of your situation with your father. THIS is CONTRARY to scripture. There is no "curse" except for sin, and each man is accountable for his own. Granted there are verses that say sin is passed down from generation to generation but that is taken WAY out of context. Of course the way you have grown up (like the rest of us) contributes to your character and how you relate to your daughter, BUT for her to have a curse and the CAUSE of it is something you have against your father is ridiculous. This man who talked to you is just someone with a manipulation problem.
Did it strike a chord in you? Do you have a problem with your dad? Sure, take care of it. Will it eventually help your relationship with your daughter? Maybe... maybe not. But she will not suffer a curse because of you or anybody else, that is just silly.
2007-10-25 11:07:32 · answer #7 · answered by ἡ ἐκλογὴ 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
If you feel this is something you should take to heart, then do so. Getting over your issues with your father doesn't necessarily mean making up with him...could be just resolving your own feelings. Get a counselor or lifecoach and talk it over with them first. Take your time. You've got at least 9 months (probably much longer) to finish the job.
If you're just wondering whether it's something you should take to heart, and you're not quite sure...make sure to factor in that the guy was probably a nutjob.
2007-10-25 10:59:38 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Well, the part about getting over issues with your father is agreeable. Life is too short to harbor ill feelings toward him. Whatever ill feelings remain could be unconsciously put on your children(that's just a speculation on my part). The most important thing is to have a clear heart.
2007-10-25 12:39:13 · answer #9 · answered by Dreamy™ 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If God told this man to tell you this, it was not from God the Almighty. God doesn't work by threatening people. You must work out your problem with your father for the right reason, that is because you know in your heart you should.
God doesn't say, "Do this, or else." That is not love and God is love.
2007-10-25 11:01:05 · answer #10 · answered by Suzy 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋