A problem with a friend.....

[Michael2308]

Hello everyone

Firstly id just like to thank you for taking the time to read this

Now i am a strong Christian, i am going into ministry after school and i strive to be like Jesus as best i can in all the aspects of life....

Now i have this friend, lets just call her jess, and she is a good friend, even more than that, and we have just started our relationship, as more than friends . (and this topic isn't about that)

But my problem is that she just told me that she isn't really a strong Christian, and "has heard all of the facts and reasoning, but shes just a skeptical person, and she cant help that" and i did my best to try and convince her to ask me what she was skeptical about, to see if i can help...but to no avail....

Any advice on ways in which i can bring her closer to God without jeopardizing our friendship.

Confused


God bless

Mike

 

[sinneD]

Mike...

She is having doubts, and that isn't unusual.. I think we all go through periods like that..

The best thing you can do is pray for her, but also be a strong witness to her.. in the way you conduct yourself, in the confidence you have in your faith.. help her to see how God has worked in your life, and give her encouragement in her walk..

The Holy Spirit works in each of us differently, and at different speeds... help her grow in her walk, without making her feel pressured or guilty.

Hope that helps..

Feel free to PM or e-mail me if you need to chat

Dennis

 

[Michael2308]

Mike...

She is having doubts, and that isn't unusual.. I think we all go through periods like that..

The best thing you can do is pray for her, but also be a strong witness to her.. in the way you conduct yourself, in the confidence you have in your faith.. help her to see how God has worked in your life, and give her encouragement in her walk..

The Holy Spirit works in each of us differently, and at different speeds... help her grow in her walk, without making her feel pressured or guilty.

Hope that helps..

Fell free to PM or e-mail me if you need to chat

Dennis

Hi Dennis

That is what i thought but its just nice to hear someone else say it

God bless

Mike

 

[JesusFreak079]

I totally agree with Dennis too haha. Allow God to speak to her heart through you and your relationship.

 

[heron]

Make sure that she always knows what your goals are. It's her decision to decide whether she's able to live with that (eventually). If she's not realistic about it, that's her responsibility.

It would be great to bring her good news and hope for her future, but make sure it doesn't turn into an acceptance/rejection issue, an "almost good enough" effort. or a subconscious plan that you will eventually make her fit into your plans.

You both need to accept each other as you are, and if her strengthened faith follows, that's great.