Feel like the only one in my family

Galadriel · Jul 9, 2003

Hey all,
Do others out there have the dilemma of being/feeling like the only honest Christian in their household??
I have this problem. My dad I think was saved as a kid, but he seems to have kinda backslidden, and my brother hasn't been to church in a good year, and my mom, well, I don't live with her, but she says she is saved, and I believe her, but she is a very weak person (I don't mean this in a bad way) it is just that she struggles with a lot of things.

I have a hard time trying to even bring up the subject of Christianity to my brother and father, I just clam up, and feel funny. I know that my brother isn't ready to change his ways yet (he likes to party hard and such, and has made some big mistakes in the past) he has had to pay for them and I think he is better than he has been, but still I don't think he wants to hear it.

I hate having this dilemma, I mean, I want to see my whole family in heaven and I would feel horrible if any didn't make it because of me not opening my stinkin' mouth.

jesus_freak_for_life · Jul 9, 2003

I know how you feel. My older brother is Satanic and my mother is athiest. My dad is a Catholic but trusts more in the church than God.

Galadriel · Jul 9, 2003

jesus_freak_for_life said:
I know how you feel. My older brother is Satanic and my mother is athiest. My dad is a Catholic but trusts more in the church than God.

Whew, that is rough!

kimber1 · Jul 10, 2003

galadriel, i know how you feel. :hug:

it is so very hard to witness to family members adn i have found that leading by example is probably the best to do when under these circumstances. It's hard b/c you just want to share the joy you have with those closest to you but give them time. Believe me, it's taken me 3 years to get my hubby even close to how i feel now!! It CAN happen!! PRAY PRAY PRAY!!

PrayerMist · Jul 12, 2003

Hey, your not the only one....
My mom is going though some tough times....she has three jobs and is always soo stressed out... it seems like Im the only one in the family to realized this....
my bro says he trusts in God, but I always catch him looking at you-know-what on the internet.....
Besides that, hes being ooppressed by demons..
but you know what?? I talked to God about it and He told me trust and believe and he will change them....

PrayerMist · Jul 12, 2003

Oh, and Kimber's right..leading by example is one of the best things you can do 4 'em

happy · Jul 12, 2003

<sighs a breath of relief> I thought I was the only one who has a difficult time with sharing the news with family

Galadriel · Jul 13, 2003

happy said:
<sighs a breath of relief> I thought I was the only one who has a difficult time with sharing the news with family

Naw, I do too definately.

Phoebe · Jul 14, 2003

It's hard toshare with family because it's so personal. It's one big balancing act. Keep in mind, though, that the family is a good group to practice on. They'll love you even if you push or step on their toes a little. It's where you test your societal boundaries. (much like children do with their parents on all other issues)
It's hard, but start out sloooow. Ask a question or two. Ask your dad what he liked about churchwhen he was your age, etc... Get some background information.

Galadriel · Jul 14, 2003

Phoebe said:
It's hard toshare with family because it's so personal. It's one big balancing act. Keep in mind, though, that the family is a good group to practice on. They'll love you even if you push or step on their toes a little. It's where you test your societal boundaries. (much like children do with their parents on all other issues)
It's hard, but start out sloooow. Ask a question or two. Ask your dad what he liked about churchwhen he was your age, etc... Get some background information.

Yes, that is probably why it is so much harder. I agree.

Bruno · Jul 18, 2003

It is so hard knowing your loved ones are not saved. My family is Roman Catholic and although they proclaim to be Christian, they clearly don't trust God. They believe that as long as they attend their church once a week and try to be good, they can earn their way to heaven. In essence, they put themselves above God. The Bible means little to them. As far as they are concerned, it is just an old book written by a bunch of humans....

PrayerMist · Jul 18, 2003

dont worry bruno. just pray 4 'em

AradJohn · Jul 18, 2003

whough i have the exact same prob but i belive my moms a christion my dads not or is a very unmature one and my sis isnt. im trying to lead be example and im gonna ask my dad what his belifes are and why then try to tell him what gods done for me. same thing with my mom. my sis i dont even kjnow were she is but then theres my bf same thing.

happy · Jul 19, 2003

Hey Bruno, I am in the same boat. My sister and brother are catholic. When I told my sister that I was saved she about flipped out. She treated it like it is some sort of cult. And she did use the word cult is the same sentence as christian/saved.

Monika · Jul 27, 2003

My husband is not a Christian, and I pray and pray for him. But I'm lucky in that he doesn't mind me talking about it (he never causes me to feel embarrassed or anything!) and when we have children one day, he wants them to come to church with me. He believes in God, but says he's "not sure" about Jesus... he says he wants to make sure that if he becomes a Christian, it's because he really believes in Christ, and isn't doing it for someone else (like me wanting him to be saved, a friend, etc.) Which I gotta agree with... it'll mean all the more

So I'm lucky that's he's open to it. It's only hard because I'm impatient (so that's another thing to pray about! hehe)

PuppyforChrist · Jul 27, 2003

happy said:
<sighs a breath of relief> I thought I was the only one who has a difficult time with sharing the news with family

Me too!

My brother has never believed in God, my dad could care less about it, and my mom... Well I'm not sure about her. She certainly doesn't like to talk about it. That I know. I got in huge trouble for preaching to her once.

But my step-sister is saved!

That I am very happy about. The only problem is, I don't see her anymore. She lives in Florida...

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