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hey guys. this is my first post in the forums and i can really use your guys help. my names brandon, im 16, and im from CT and moved to AZ. over the last year or so my faith in our lord Jesus Christ has grown immensely. i am praying much more then often and just fell so much more safe knowing that i have a good personal relationship with God now. my family on the other hand is a little different. i have 2 sisters and 2 great parents. my mother and 1 of my sisters do not have much faith at all. i am not fearing all the time that when the time comes for them too pass, they will not rise to heaven because of their lack of faith. this is constantly on my mind and i do not know if this is God talking to me, or the Devil but I can not shake the thought. i am so worried for them because I love both of them more then anyone can imagine and I dont know what I would do if when we pass, they are not their with me. please someone help me out. i could really use some guidance and some prayers as I am really having a hard time here. thanks you all so much and God Bless!

PS- My family's names are as follows. Dad- Kevin Mom- Ellen Sisters- Leah and Courtney. (Providing these names for those who will be gracious enough to bless me and my family with your prayers).
 

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I know what you mean, I'm in exactly the same place. The fear of people not being saved and possibly going to hell has made me much more open and willing to share my faith. In the past I used to just remain quiet, but that is all changing. But when you want to share Christ with someone, being filled with fear won't really help, at least that's what I think. We need to trust God's guidance when to open our mouths, and when to keep them shut. If we try to convert others in some sort of panic we will probably do more harm than good. I'm no expert on this, though. Hopefully someone more experienced will come by and share his/her insights.

By the way, you might want to post this in the Christian Advice section as well, you'll probably get more answers there.


I will pray for your family.
 
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I agree that posting your thread in the area suggested may bring you many replies. I will say first of all God Bless you on your found faith...:amen: :amen: :amen:

The hardest thing to do now is to let Go and let God. Let your family see the change in you, the light coming from your spirit. and Pray as you have for them to receive it. This is what brings many to God seeing something special in another. I hope you get some good answers, and I will be praying for Kevin, Ellen, Leah, and Courtney
 
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hey guys. this is my first post in the forums and i can really use your guys help. my names brandon, im 16, and im from CT and moved to AZ. over the last year or so my faith in our lord Jesus Christ has grown immensely. i am praying much more then often and just fell so much more safe knowing that i have a good personal relationship with God now. my family on the other hand is a little different. i have 2 sisters and 2 great parents. my mother and 1 of my sisters do not have much faith at all. i am not fearing all the time that when the time comes for them too pass, they will not rise to heaven because of their lack of faith. this is constantly on my mind and i do not know if this is God talking to me, or the Devil but I can not shake the thought. i am so worried for them because I love both of them more then anyone can imagine and I dont know what I would do if when we pass, they are not their with me. please someone help me out. i could really use some guidance and some prayers as I am really having a hard time here. thanks you all so much and God Bless!

PS- My family's names are as follows. Dad- Kevin Mom- Ellen Sisters- Leah and Courtney. (Providing these names for those who will be gracious enough to bless me and my family with your prayers).
hey! check out this :cool: verse in acts 16:31 :clap: :D :hug:
 
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