Whirlwind

I've learned that there are good things waiting for me in Heaven; things that my eyes haven't seen here on earth, things that my ears have never heard, things I haven't been able to touch in this life. There's glorious things waiting for me in my Father's kingdom that I can't begin to imagine.

But...

I love my friend, Preston. We've been best buddies for the past 10 years and I can't imagine not having him around to make me laugh and to share life with. I love my baby sister. I love my brother. None of these people attend church. I've never seen them pray. None of them speaks about God and Jesus (except Preston).

When I go Home, I'm going to have all of these wonders around me...but how will I even begin to enjoy these if none of these people are with me? How would I be able to sing and praise knowing that my baby sister is twisting in agony in a lake of fire?

This is just something that crossed my mind this morning and has been nipping at my thoughts all day.

Thoughts or comments? Thanks, and God bless...

violet

JohnathanAmber

Well, this ia very hard to deal with. The only thing you can do is attempt to bring them to Christ. Just because they may not be outwardly showing their beliefs doesn't mean they don't believe, but none the less, talk with them about it. Try to show them that you care for them and what happens to them.

Pray for them, ask God to guide you and to bring tohers into their lives to bring them to His love. That is all we can do, pray and talk with them.

I urge you to do this, eventhough it maybe hard, you know what will happen if they don't accept... that should be your driving force when talking to them. However do it gently, and allow the Spirit to convict them, don't convict them yourself...

God bless,
Johnathan

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Who knows what tomorrow brings. God is working his mysteries while we speak. Events happen that change our lives and before you know it all we can think about is the love of God.

God has a plan for us all. It is never too late for anyone.

Does this mean you should do nothing? Of course not. Remember, you must be a light to these people, so that they will know you are from God. By your actions and your deeds and your words they will see the compassion and goodness of the one who inspires you.

Every word that confirms the truth of the gospels is not in vain. For a lot of people they store these things in their heart, waiting for a time when they will be able to understand them.

Never give in.

Note: This doesn't mean you should overload them with scriptures, even when they tell you to stop, for it is like a budding flower, you wouldn't over water it in the beginning, you would be gentle.

So too be gentle and let them find faith in their own way.

Boanerges

If you ask most people they WILL pray with you.

Whirlwind

This is all great advice, thank you so much. My heart is resting easier today.

I often have meals at my home and I invite anybody who wants to come. Once in a while, a "newbie" will show up and while I'm setting the food on the table they'll start to dig in. Everybody who comes to eat at my house knows the number one rule, and they always react almost in a panic. "Wait until we pray!"

I've noticed wonderful changes in my life since accepting Jesus Christ...I think a lot of my family have noticed it as well; I'm no longer the angry person that I was, I don't drink alcohol anymore, and material items hold no value to me. Just the other day I went in to Wal-Mart to get some natty peanut butter and this lady came storming up behind me...

"Do you drive a silver car!" she demanded.

I was confused. "No," I told her, "I drive a gold Cadillac."

"Whatever!" she screamed at me. I imagined this lady with a revolver hidden in her purse, and I imagined her using it. "You know that you almost ran me over twice in the parking lot!? Once when you were coming in and another time when you were backing out!"

The parking lot was clear when I drove in. And I found a parking spot immediately. I didn't back out. About a year ago, I would have let this lady know this in words that wouldn't have been pleasing to my Lord. Instead, my friend Preston stepped up behind me and told the lady, "It wasn't us. We were driving a gold Cadillac. You said the car that almost hit you was silver."

"But there were two guys in it!" She screamed. She was turning red. You could feel the hate and anger radiating off of her like the red-hot elements of a stove.

"I'd be angry too," I told her. "But I'm glad that you're okay. I hope your day gets better."

And that was it. I didn't lose my temper, I didn't return her anger or hatred, and I forgave her for falsely accusing me of doing something that I didn't do. I genuinely forgave her...and the feeling was incredible! It was like a light in my soul! I tickled! It felt sooooo much better than when I would have allowed my own anger to erupt all over this mad woman. I prayed for the woman in the parking lot before we left. I asked God to help her deal with her anger before it destroyed her. I thanked Jesus for working in my life, and I let him know how wonderful it felt to have "changed".

Now that I look back on it...it was so easy for me to change. It was so easy to accept the Lord into my life. It wasn't the impossible task that I thought it was going to be, and the rewards are right there, right there just waiting! I wish that I could show all the loved ones in my own life how I feel about this. I wish that I could make them see it.

The best that I can do is to continue sharing my stories like this with them and pray that God will move in their lives. I have faith that he will now. And thanks to the responses that I got in this forum, I know that there's hope. For everybody.

God bless.

KitsapGirl

This is why we should have a burning desire to preach the gospel. Witnessing is so very important, yet a good many of us refuse to do it. Pray for your friends & family, be a good example to them. Gently witness to them. I say gently because too often the unsaved ar bullied into accepting Jesus, then they quickly fall away, or forever refuse to give their lives to what they see s a "bully god".

We'll all be praying for your family, and friends to see & accept Jesus.

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da_man

I understand how you feel. My father doesn't attend church. He has made the argument how can a loving God let little children die of cancer. My mother is very religious. She has been trying for about 40 years now to get him to come to the Lord. But she hasn't given up hope.
You need to pray for these people in your life. If they are willing, talk to them about the Lord.

Boanerges

Both my dad and oldest brother came to Christ on their death beds- never give up!

JeremiahD84

Violet, I can't say you are wrong, but I wish I could. I don't know though.
To think that we would have no memory of those we loved on earth but who never accepted Jesus and went to Hell, thats incredibly upsetting to me.
I don't like the thought of losing memory of anyone, it's really sad.
I too struggle with family and friends who have not yet accepted Christ, or people who think their works and deeds will get them into heaven. I pray about them, and I try to talk to most of them about God, however most of them already know the way to heaven and still don't accept it.
Knowing they are suffering would really suck, but knowing that we would lose our memory of someone sucks even more (right now at least)
Like I said, I can't say whether it's true or not, but if thats the case.... thats really sad and hurts my heart.