Hard Descision

[YouRaiseMeUp]

OKay I wasn't quite sure where to post this but I do have bipolar disorder and Boarderline personality disorder so...let me just ask my question.

I want become Catholic after years of being Wiccan. One of my best friends who I met through being a Wiccan but when I tell him that I want to be Catholic he gets really upset and yells at me and tells me I'm making the wrong choice.

He asks me why after all this time I want to be Catholic and I told him it's sort of like a calling I'm having (That sounds crazy doesn't it?) He said that Catholics condemn the current lifestyle I have but I really feel like that's what I want to do.

If I convert I lose him, if I don't I go to hell. What do I do?

 

[walshclan]

YouRaiseMeUp: I love your name!! I think the answer of the question is whether you believe Jesus is Lord and what you think he would like you to do? Once you believe Jesus is the Lord of your life you kind of pass all your decisions by Him and ask His opinion. My opinion doesn't count and neither does your friend's.

Blessings
Conie

 

[youthwalk]

Going to hell, in my eyes, is surely worse than losing a friend. We should never allow someone to pull us away from what we know is right. You want to make things right with God, that's what is important in life...

No man can condemn you...they can talk...but remember that he who is in Christ is a new creation...and a true believer will acknowledge that.

I lost a friend who flew in the face of God, mocked and scoffed at those who believed...i cared for him but I don't care about that now because I've come to understand that God's greater than my circumstances.

We have tough choices to make in life, the defining criterion is that we always keep in mind what matters more. God is sovereign, He is judge and He is a jealous God. You evidently don't want to be where you are anymore and you're evidently not comfortable with your former beliefs.

Forget the religion part of it all for now...begin with accepting Christ as your Lord and Saviour if that is truly your desire, repent of your sins and commit your ways to God. Start afresh and spend time in the Word and in prayer.

Don't let friends lead you astray. Instead make your choice, act on it, put on the armour of God and go forth and minister to that same friend that he too will know Christ.


Father, please intervene in Youraisemeup's situation. Holy Spirit go forth and convict her heart for the Lord. Father minister to her heart that that seed You have placed within her to know You will bear fruit. Lord garrison her with Your love that she will be protected from all the plans of the enemy. In Jesus name, Amen.

blessings,
Brianna

 

[wonderwaleye]

Dear YouRaiseMeUp



Invite your friend to learn about JESUS. If he refuses then explain that you are now at a cross roads.


One way leads to the KINGDOM of ALMIGHTY GOD, GOD'S BLESSINGS, and being in love with JESUS.


The other ONLY OFFERS your friendship. But at a price of me losing my soul.


Now we shall see just how good a friend he is to you. Does he want you to feel GOD'S LOVE or GOD'S TORMENT.


WHEN YOU MAKE YOUR DECISION MAKE SURE YOU REMEMBER:






X Even though you can't see him, GOD is there!!! O
( click on the x and drag to the O ) ( then see who is with you ) steven

 

[YouRaiseMeUp]

Thank you guys so much! Thanks for your blessings and everything! I just had a big fight with him and he's really making me angry. He just keeps saying that I am wrong but I know that he is wrong. If this is something that is calling my name then I will do it. He says that it will end horribly for me, that it will hurt me physically and emotionally, but all I ever feel when I'm in a Church is peace and connection to god! And when I look at a cross or read a bible I feel comforted. I'm going to convert no matter what, and he said he'd be my friend no matter what but I don't like the way he's treating me.

 

[walshclan]

When you make the final decision it will be a beautiful moment and the angels will be rejoicing. I feel you are close. Don't delay. All you need to do is make the decision in your heart that you are sorry for your sins and that you are going to follow Christ.

Then you can go to a Catholic church and talk to a priest and ask about classes to become a Catholic. They used to have them for new Catholics. Then you will be baptized. Then first confession, first communion and then you will have confirmation. Then you will be a full fledged Catholic.

Blessings
Connie

 

[wonderwaleye]

When you make the final decision it will be a beautiful moment and the angels will be rejoicing. I feel you are close. Don't delay. All you need to do is make the decision in your heart that you are sorry for your sins and that you are going to follow Christ.

Then you can go to a Catholic church and talk to a priest and ask about classes to become a Catholic. They used to have them for new Catholics. Then you will be baptized. Then first confession, first communion and then you will have confirmation. Then you will be a full fledged Catholic.

Blessings
Connie

Dear YouRaiseMeUp


AMEN!!! ( may it be so )




X Even though you can't see him, GOD is there!!! O
( click on the x and drag to the O ) ( then see who is with you ) steven

 

[berry2000]

Follow your heart. Pray for God to reveal himself to you and lead you to the truth.

There is this song I love by Church of Rythmn and it says "If I did not believe with all that I am I would not waste your time. I believe in God. I believe in the impossible. I believe in God...though non go with me I will follow."

I'm hear to say that i believe with all that I am that Christianity is the truth. And I hope you find the freedom in the of love of God and Jesus as well. Follow you heart, your spirit will tell you. So no i don't think it is weird at all. I think God is calling out to you and you are responding.

And I agree with the what the others are saying. You should start by talking to God, asking for forgiveness of your sin and pledging to follow His ways. Then contact someone to start about the classes.

I'll be praying for you.

 

[YouRaiseMeUp]

You guys are all so wonderful and nice! I'm actually going to church today for mass (They have mass every day here at noon downtown at the church) I'm leaving on a trip today and I'm praying for good health and all that. Also the person I'm visiting has her mother in the hospital so I will light a candle for her and say a prayer. My friend came to his senses and told me he used to be a hard core baptist so he understands the callings people get. We both threw some low blows at each other but in the end we apologized and it was all good.Thanks again!