This is a bit difficult for me to write because it involves someone I love very much. Over the years they have spoken about being promised or told quite big things from God, as yet none of these things have come true. They still believe them very strongly and prays and fasts into these areas, reads the Bible diligently. But I know that these beliefs are weighing them down, to such an extent that it's now more or less all that they can think about - even if it means losing what they have and everyone around them. I know that they have strong faith and are very spiritual but I honestly feel that the weight of these beliefs and promises they are holding onto is sucking them dry. On top of this, they also believe they are Elijah/ one of the two witnesses. This hurts me the most to write - because they believe it so much and because they think that I'm the other witness. Outside of these things, this person is the most loving and kind person I think I have met - but they over gives which meant that over the years we have often been left with nothing and have had to live off Manna from the sky.
I really need an alternative perspective on this because sometimes I think I'm crazy for not believing, and maybe I'm wrong and I just need to wait or sometimes that I need to try and convince or rationalise or support them out of this. Truth be told I'm tired and wish I knew exactly what to do. I love them so much and know that they have so much potential to live now and not just for some promises in the future which may or may not come to pass.
I really need an alternative perspective on this because sometimes I think I'm crazy for not believing, and maybe I'm wrong and I just need to wait or sometimes that I need to try and convince or rationalise or support them out of this. Truth be told I'm tired and wish I knew exactly what to do. I love them so much and know that they have so much potential to live now and not just for some promises in the future which may or may not come to pass.