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I am having some struggles that I would like everyone to think about with me, and pray about.
How hard do you try to witness to your friends?
How hard do you persuade them to come to a church (any church)? Do you bring it up casually and then drop it? Do you avoid religious conversations completely because you don't feel like you would be respected as knowing what you are talking about?
What's your argument when someone says, "I don't have to go to church to be religious" or "I don't need all those people to be a good christian, I can do it at home."?
How about, "I got baptized when I was a kid, I am 'once saved always saved,' I am fine."
I want real input. If you aren't comfortable leaving it here, please email me.
Taking the easy path and not dealing with these issues just isn't cutting it anymore.
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Girl,I have some friends who dont want to hear it either.I just try to set the best example of a christian-albeit not a member of a church-that I can.I will say that that specific fact has alienated a few of them from me-not completely but there is distance now.To some,it is just not as much fun hanging out with someone who is sanitized as opposed to someone who will crack a dirty joke.
To those that are loyal....I think leading by example is the best gift that you can give.
The lead by example thing is a huge part of it, I know, but I sometimes feel like that's a cop-out, too. I know I can do more than set an example, I just don't know what yet.
I believe that no matter how hard you witness....they will come when they want to come.If they see,daily,how big of an impact it is making on you....they might come too.
I wish I could give you an answer. I so fail at this part. I have had my friends or co-workers talk to me because of the way I acted.
I think it was Jeff or Ryan that says it is not leading them to Chirst put getting the soil ready for the seed. Time will come.
I will be praying for you. I hope everything will turn out ok.
I think the best plan is love, respect, and well-timed boldness. That timing is the key, though.
Let's visit in person soon! Maybe we can have some folks over the "Commons" this week for a visit and prayer time about this!
I want to know these answers too. My heart hurts for my lost friends. I want them to feel the blessings I feel daily, and to turn to their father with their needs.
I want to be a Christian Soldier, helping them on their march to Christ and I always fail. I am afraid to speak, not wanting to be viewed as being a judge.
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