feeling a bit misunderstood

[Rose Kuo]

I truly believe with all of my heart that the Lord wants to reconcile me and my friend not for us but for His Kingdom. I just find that my pastor doesn't quite see this. When he and I were talking generally the other day he was so on my side saying that I had a call and God definately wanted to do this call and that he was with me. But then later when he figured out it was about my friend and I reconciling and then using that reconciliation to help others, he changed his mind and said that God would not want two people to reconcile who had a complicated past. But God showed me privately and others who are godly believers that it is because of the complexity of the forgiveness situation that God wanted to reconcile us and use us. But I do not wish to go against my pastor or seem rebellious. But I told him I have to follow God first and that I respect him and know that he hears from God, but that I also hear from the Lord. I have been a Christian over 33yrs and hope I know the Lord even just a little bit. Problem is by taking this stand, I may never have any ministry at the church or any other for that matter. I simply want to reconcile and befriend my friend and yet I feel now that I am swimming against the stream, but with the Lord.

So please pray for three things: 1. my pastor's heart would change (I like him and we are in agreement in all other things) 2. my friend would finally break free from the cult's control and meet with me to reconcile and be friends again and 3. that I would not get so discouraged that God can't use me.

Thanks so much. I have prayed for over 5 1/2yrs and will do so till I die and after. Till there is reconciliation and restoration...........Take care--Rose

 

[fieldmouse3]

Praying about this...

 

[Cat59]

Praying for you Rose, that this situation will resolve
Asking for this help in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ
Amen

 

[ALASKACHICK10]

i'll be prayign for this situation ..God Bless

 

[Rose Kuo]

Thank you all so much. I am so grateful for people standing with me in prayer. It is a bit of a desert place and you guys are like springs of living waters. Thanks so much and may you all see God do all of his promises for my friend and in your own lives. --Rose

 

[HoneyComb Son]

Father please help teh pastor to change heart..Lord please talk to him about it..Lord please help Rose and her friend..break off cult.bring peace and love..in Jesus name amen

 

[MadeInOz]

*praying*

 

[Rose Kuo]

Again thanks so much for prayer. Prayer is the only thing that can change things that are so far beyond our control. Having brothers and sisters in Christ pray helps one have hope when there is no hope to be seen. Thanks so much.--Rose

 

[Live4God]

Rose also :crosself: GOD BLESS! L4G

 

[Rose Kuo]

Thanks for prayer, L4G I am increasing in hope for my friend's deliverance. I just wish I could get a message to him, please pray that a way would be made.--Rose

 

[Cat59]

Rose, staying in prayer with you on this
Cat

 

[Rose Kuo]

Thank you Cat. I need prayer.--Rose

 

[devoted daughter]

Remaining prayerful for you Rose, as per this and your other thread.
I pray that things went well. INJC :crosself:

 

[Rose Kuo]

Dear DD,

I am totally glad you are praying for this situation. I saw him on the street today and tried to greet him over the roar of traffic. I know at least he saw me smile and wave and I do think he smiled for a moment before having to pretend to ignore me as the cult instructed him. We were only a block or two from the church he attends when we saw each other. In the past he has called me right after seeing me on the street, though he pretended to ignore me. He uses silent calls and a bit of a code that we have worked out over the years. I got encouraged that God is still at work in this. Take care and thanks for your prayers.--Rose