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STEVE RAY ON THE SEVEN RULES FOR DEALING WITH NON-CHRISTIAN FAMILY & FRIENDS
In this episode, Pamela talks to Steve Ray about the seven rules for dealing with non-christian family members and friends. He talks about:
– How to deal with the initial separation or anguish/shock when you realize a family member is losing Christ?
– What are the seven rules to deal with them?
– How long must we wait for their return?
-What do family members do in difficult circumstances when they see no fruit or result of their example and prayers?
GOD IS NOT IN A HURRY
What an amazing episode!!! As you heard, I was laughing A LOT!!! I love how much energy and passion Steve has for this subject. Dealing with non christian family members and friends is hard. What Steve says is so true. God is not in a bigger hurry than I am. We’re stuck in time. God is in eternity. Throughout this episode, Steve shares nuggets of wisdom that have come through his own experience.
Steve uses his own conversion story to frame the seven rules that we should use. They’re simple but difficult in practice. Here’s a link to all the rules that he lists.
THE RULES
I love how Steve explains that when we pray we should hold God accountable. He explains keeping a written list of when we start praying for someone and the date when the prayers was answered. He also talks about simply loving our brothers. And that’s the crux of our faith, love.
So many of our current problems would have been solved if we see the other as our brother and with eyes of love. As I watch, the news of late with all the violence and hatred I’m amazed at how we fail at this basic concept.
Steve also mentions Mother Teresa’s quote, “God doesn’t ask us to be successful but faithful.” We’re only human and we’re limited in our abilities.
There’s so much angst and hurt when we find our family members walk away from Jesus or someone announces they will join a new Church. Often, there are other issues beneath and Steve encourages to dig up those.
Continued below.
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STEVE RAY ON THE SEVEN RULES FOR DEALING WITH NON-CHRISTIAN FAMILY & FRIENDS
In this episode, Pamela talks to Steve Ray about the seven rules for dealing with non-christian family members and friends. He talks about:
– How to deal with the initial separation or anguish/shock when you realize a family member is losing Christ?
– What are the seven rules to deal with them?
– How long must we wait for their return?
-What do family members do in difficult circumstances when they see no fruit or result of their example and prayers?
GOD IS NOT IN A HURRY
What an amazing episode!!! As you heard, I was laughing A LOT!!! I love how much energy and passion Steve has for this subject. Dealing with non christian family members and friends is hard. What Steve says is so true. God is not in a bigger hurry than I am. We’re stuck in time. God is in eternity. Throughout this episode, Steve shares nuggets of wisdom that have come through his own experience.
Steve uses his own conversion story to frame the seven rules that we should use. They’re simple but difficult in practice. Here’s a link to all the rules that he lists.
THE RULES
- Don’t Argue
- Love them More
- Pray and make sacrifices
- Study the Catholic Faith
- Show the joy of Jesus in your life.
- Be patient
- Ask God to bring someone in their life.
I love how Steve explains that when we pray we should hold God accountable. He explains keeping a written list of when we start praying for someone and the date when the prayers was answered. He also talks about simply loving our brothers. And that’s the crux of our faith, love.
So many of our current problems would have been solved if we see the other as our brother and with eyes of love. As I watch, the news of late with all the violence and hatred I’m amazed at how we fail at this basic concept.
Steve also mentions Mother Teresa’s quote, “God doesn’t ask us to be successful but faithful.” We’re only human and we’re limited in our abilities.
There’s so much angst and hurt when we find our family members walk away from Jesus or someone announces they will join a new Church. Often, there are other issues beneath and Steve encourages to dig up those.
Continued below.
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