...would one day come to christ and be saved?
And did it work? What did it take for the person to finally come?
I ask because.. well I want my bf to get to know christ but.. i dont thinkhe understand the importance of God and church and getting to know god/jesus... yes i tried to explain.. and he says he's not going to use the bible to base his life off of how he shoudl live, he has his on beliefs, and he is apart of another religion also (yes i know im not supposed to be unequally yoked but.. oh well), and I have taken him to church a few times.. he liked it but since it wasn't his religion he didnt want to keep going.
i mean, what do I do? I dont want to force him, or make him come to church (he doesn't want to go.. i had plans for us going on thursday and today but he changed his mind)
well what do I do?? and do i need to pray aboit it ALOT or just pray 1 time and then now worry about it anymore and just believe God will do something? Should I just forget about it
2007-12-09 15:54:55 · 16 answers · asked by MedTq367 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I dont want to forget about it... but i mean.. if you dont want to get to know him then you've made your choice then right if you know what I mean?
I just dont know what to do somebody help me on this. I think that I should just let him be. he is apart of another religion, I have to respect that, trying to get him to know something amazing, he doesn't understand or seem interesed, not want to come to church with me anymore, and he doesn't even go to his own church (his religion) so.. well what do I do? I guess nothing?
2007-12-09 15:57:30 · update #1
well I am christian and he is catholic.. didnt want to offend anyone at first.
I dont know about the witchcraft part.. never heard/knew that. Thinker thanks for telling me that. How did you do it??? Help me. I'm not a good example, its hard for me to be one, being that we live together.. and you know. Me being an example would probably turn him away.. he does not like when people talk about church or act churchy alot. you're right.. i wouldn't want to marry someone who is not.. BUT.. my mom is a christian bt my dad is not (his mom made him go to church when he was young, so when he got older he stopped going and never wanted to go again because he was forced to go) but my mom and dad are still married.. 25 years i think.. and HE'S not a christian.
2007-12-09 16:07:14 · update #2
thankyou so much Prayingw I hope that you pray for us too. I'm not married but I didn't know that the bible had that in there about communicating.. well i've tried i guess the only thing left is just praying i've done it before well i hope he does just come to an understanding or at least come to him one day.
2007-12-09 16:32:00 · update #3
thankyou all very good responses, it actually encouraged me to keep praying instead of giving up and be like oh well he 's not interested but I will keep going. I will pick a best asnwer when i get a chance but its a hard decision thanks all! glad i asked!
2007-12-12 15:33:58 · update #4
My Husband- When I met him I was backsliden and we went to church right after we were married - we were not ready to go to church or something but My husband turned agnostic when he was younger(long story) but when I got pregnant into our 4th year of marriage I wanted my life to change I did not want my children growing up with out the church family. I knew what it was like not having it then having it and finally knowing the importance of it (I matured) so I would watch one of the Inspirational channels while he was on the computer I mean it was unblieveable His Spirit just absorbed it while he was playing....but during the time before I recommitted my life I would cry out to God.It was so lonely because I would call to Him but didn't hear a single thing back from Him it was like..."when you get done being a little Brat Bobbie You will see all the plans I have for you" Its now that I know and realized what He was doing. Anyways, yes everytime God puts your friend on your heart and mind say a quick prayer remember your an Example and he will see God's Light through you. Thats all we can do- Let God and the Holy Spirit do the rest.
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Lord, Allow your Spirit to draw in this dear Friend, give him wisdom and understanding allow this young lady to show your Love and Light and be the link to His salvation...."Taste and see that the Lord is Good!"Praise You Father God For you are Good And Your Mercy endures forever!
Thank You Lord,In Jesus's Name we Pray,
AMEN!!†EveryDay PrayerWarrior†
2007-12-10 01:28:44 · answer #1 · answered by Bobbie 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Wow. I'm so sorry to hear that things don't seem to be going well for your right now. However, death is not the answer. I have had so many (almost too many to count) low, terrible, and not so great times in my life. All after I became a Christian (I was saved when I was 11). Many times, especially when I was despondent, and couldn't see for the misery, I thought about it, but I realized that for those who choose to give up on this life, that things could improve the very second you depart. So I chose to stick around, and have seen so much more good, great, and wonderful than I could have ever imagined. Unfortunately, change takes time and patience. When things aren't looking so fabulous, patience is the last thing on our minds. I don't know who or what you are lacking or need in your life, but I would like to offer my support. I will cheer your successes and offer my shoulder to lean or cry on when things aren't looking well. And I will pray for you, and take your cares to the throneroom of God, and ask him to watch out for you and come to your assistance. Feel free to email me at any time. I hope and pray that things will turn around for you soon. God bless you. † ♥ Edit: You received some excellent advice from quite a few people, particularly-- faithfulchild, t_a_m_i_l, *Tinkly* *Tallulah* *Bell* , Brilliance, snez_4eva, Poohcat1, Heffer, Mulereiner, tj217d, and paula r.
2016-05-22 10:23:05 · answer #2 · answered by kendra 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Where do I start? Well...my best friend from high school is a christian. It was not always that way though. She used to make fun of me. I just prayed Lord, I thank you for saving her and I claim her soul for the kingdom of God. I just kept loving her and praying for her, and asking God to let me be a good witness. Let Christ shine in my life. Through love, comfort, and always being a good friend. She knew what I believed and I didn't have to preach to her . I just let my life speak for it self. When ever she needed a friend or some crisis would come up I was there. When ever she really had a problem. I was always the one she would call first for prayer.... I would pray. Now. she is a woman of God. she is so on fire for God. it is so great to watch. She has a home church, she is involefd in the minisry and we go to church together when ever she is in town. She has been a blessing to me. It took some major problems with her daughter. She was having family issues and started praying and God led her to an awesome church. Things in her family began to fall apart, that were out of her contro. All is good now. she is the most awesome woman of God. God is no respector of persons. what he does for one, he'll do for another. He does want to see our loved ones saved. Just keep believing. Stand in the gap for his soul.
2007-12-10 11:44:47 · answer #3 · answered by Godsgirl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
OK. Firstly, Catholic is Christian too. They just have strict services called Mass...
Secondly... it sounds like he's not into any religion if he's not willing to live his life accordingly with the Bible. Also sounds a little to me like you know the answer to your question already. Are you two making ANY plans to get married? Far future, maybe? If you are then you need to get this straightened out now and don't wait.
Have "the talk"...
"After we are married, are you going to come to church with me?" ... If he is not sure, or he doesn't answer then you need to re-think if you really want to be with him... sure... right now may be working out ok... but if you put the pressure on him will he stay, or will you still want to stay if he threatens to leave?
"Can we have our wedding in a church - either yours or mine?" ... I'd say if he says no, find out why.
"When we have kids, (if you are planning to one day.... even if you don't plan to, things happen.) what religion are we going to follow?" ... See if you can come to an agreement that will satisfy both of you, if you've both committed to a long lasting relationship with each other.
Also find out more about his faith... Attend a few Masses and see what you think about it... They have services during the week as well. Make an appointment with his Priest and see what you can learn about the religion. Make an appointment with your Pastor and get his take on this, if you are truely questioning what is the right thing to do.
2007-12-09 16:35:04 · answer #4 · answered by moomommy24 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
YES! I have prayed for someone and yes, God answered my prayer! What did it take? My bending my knee in prayer! I never gave up hope even though, it is an individual choice. I lived my life as an example. By the way, Catholics, are Christians too! They worship differently but, they are true lovers of God and Jesus Christ! You may not agree with all their form of worship but, that is between the Catholics and God! We all will be judged by the same God!
Even so, I so adore the fact that you want him to go to church. I will pray for you both and for God's will to be done, in your lives! Keep praying and never give up on faith in God replying!
2007-12-09 17:12:20 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
1) Keep praying.
2) Are you being a good example to him? If he finds too much fault in you, chances are he'll be less likely to become a Christian.
3) Try to understand his religion more so you two can talk on more open-minded and equal terms.
4) If he truly refuses after many tries, you shouldn't have such a relationship with him. A boyfriend/girlfriend really is just a preparational relationship. Would you be willing to marry him if he refused to be Christian?
2007-12-09 16:01:42 · answer #6 · answered by krackocloud 4 · 4⤊ 0⤋
I don't think you should forget about him and what that person said about praying for someone to change is withcraft that he is dead wrong. I'm a Christian today because someone prayed for me. I would keep praying for him but not for him to "change" but to come to an understanding about who Christ is and what He has done in your life. There is a scripture in the Bible that is actually written to wives but I think it can apply to your situation. It's in 1 Peter 3. It reads Likewise, ye wives, [be] in subjection to your own husbands; that, if any obey not the word, they also may without the word be won by the conversation of the wives;
1Pe 3:2 While they behold your chaste conversation [coupled] with fear.
Like I said it is written for wives but I think if you just not try and change him but let God work in him. I pray for you dear one. I know this is hard for you.
2007-12-09 16:18:56 · answer #7 · answered by prayingwife 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Are you both Christians but different denominations? Thank you for being so honest. Just keep praying. I have friends that have prayed for this very same thing and it has worked. I also love this quote "Preach the Gospel of the Lord, if necessary use words". Think about what this means.
2007-12-09 16:01:57 · answer #8 · answered by Lilli 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have never, that I can remember prayed for someone to accept Christ. I have prayed many times for Christ to provide guidance and direction to many people.
I pray for our troops safety, I pray for our president to make the right decisions, I pray for the families of the shooting victims in Omaha. Sometimes my prayers are answered other times they don’t seem to be heard but why should I expect to understand why….
I don’t but I will continue to pray.
2007-12-10 13:02:24 · answer #9 · answered by aqua_diente 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. My Children went forward at our Church Play 'Heavens Gates & hells Flames' afterward for salvation. And at our Church Easter play, other children I brought to it went forward for salvation. This was years ago now, before my Church had the big building it is in today. http://www.riveroflifefellowship.org And also, I have been a witness to a few people confess Jesus Christ Lord of their life in the sinners prayer.
Either He is born of God or he isn't. It is written to not be unequally yoked together with unbelievers.
My husband grew up in a Lutheran. I grew up in a Pentecostal Assembly of God. My boyfriend (now husband) went to Church with me. But I never questioned him about Jesus. Only because I didn't want to offend him. I wish I did.
We married & moved away & I forgot about Jesus & Church. For 10 yrs. Then I ended up a breakdown. My husband was an alcoholic. And the marriage had its ups & downs. But God wasn't first in our marriage & home.
My whole family suffered. I recommitted to the Lord after I was healed from the 1yr breakdown by the Lord at the River of Life Fellowship Church, when the Pastor prayed for me when I went forward for healing 3Xs. So? I went to this Church continually till today. But my husband's drinking has gotten sooo bad. And he is antichrist in his comments. And he is the one who persecutes me most in my faith in Christ.
But a miracle is happening right now. He is in rehab. Is coming out next week. He has decided to quite drinking (He was an every day drinker alcoholic our whole marriage (except a few times he tried to quite), but his liver is starting to quit working. If he drinks again it could be the end of his life.). And the talk yesterday with the counselor went really well. And my husband plans to go to the Christmas Program at our Church with me & sober. This will be the best Christmas gift.
So? It has been a difficult marriage to be unequally yoked. Because the husband, especially drunk, will be the wifes greatest persecuter of her faith.
So? It is good you are testing your boyfriend today. But be strong. If he doesn't commit to Jesus Christ as his Lord & Savior, then just be friends & don't commit to him. Just bring up the name of Jesus once in a while in conversation. To see where he is? If he loves you, he will watch you & your committment to Jesus. And then he could confess Jesus his Lord & Savior. Then you could commit to him & be engaged, etc. Just pray for him & don't make the mistake to be unequally yoked in marriage. If you are strong today, he could come around & turn to Christ today or soon. Then, you would have a marriage where you can put a sign on your door, 'As for me & my house, we will serve the Lord.'.
So many women in marriages, have husbands who won't pray with them or be the spiritual leader of their homes. So? That is just one tragedy of marriages today. And many times these husbands just get into pornography then have an affair & then there is a divorse.
Praying that you ask God yourself in prayer about your boyfiend. That God give you wisdom & direction & give you a clear answer as to what is in your boyfriends heart & what you should do, whether it hurts you or not. The truth hurts sometimes. But better today rather than later.
† PW in Jesus Name †
2007-12-10 02:45:35 · answer #10 · answered by t a m i l 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋