My parents are non-believers

[0ice0]

Title speaks for itself...
They are also constantly trying to pull me away from church by arranging tutorials on Saturdays and Sundays...
Church to me is more of a family than the one I get at home since we have... issues, a lot of them.
I'm going through a really rough year with the university entrance exam and all (Asian ones, ones that drive you nuts). Church is like my life support system, almost the only reason why I'm still sane.
I tried explaining this to my parents several times. But of course, they just don't understand. And I can't say things like "I get more family-like support there than here".
Any of you have the same problem? How do you deal with it?

 

[xxJaydie]

Basically, when you become a Christian, your new family 'is' God's family. So it makes complete sence that you feel more at home with your Christian brothers and sisters.

It sounds like your parents maybe aren't quite ready and open to hear about Jesus yet if you've already tried to tell them about him and they have responded negatively.The best thing to do for your family is to pray for them. Also, let God change you from the inside out, and they'll see a difference in you. Words count for a 'little' of your impact on their lives. They will be most impacted when they see the changes that the Lord does in your heart and in your life

So if you're able to go to church to get support from your brothers and sisters regularly, that's fantastic. Breathe God in all the time, keep accepting their love and their support - don't expect it from your family who don't know Jesus yet. You show 'them' love and support, because you've got the love and support of Jesus Christ and those who love you.

 

[solarwave]

Well I havn't been in that situation so all I can say really is to pray to God about it. he promises He will listen and doesn't give His children bad things when they ask for good things.

 

[1Prophetess]

Personally, I would not desert my church family. They are the family you will spend eternity with, and hopefully your parents will understand that too so they can spend it with you too.

Have you tried witnessing to them? Do you keep trying?

Lord, Father, God, I thank you that 0ice0 has found You. I ask that she talks to her pastor about her problem when she is able, and that she realizes that her church family and You are the group that keeps her from going insane. I ask that You will touch her parents and lead them to You also. In Jesus holy name. Amen

 

[tpk]

Hey, I have a friend who is in a very similar situation. Her parents are not believers, but she is, so she has had a constant struggle with trying to get her parents to understand that church and God are priorities in her life. I think right now, you should pray that God will open your family's eyes so that they may come to know him.

God bless you!
-David