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"I'm praying for you" posted in General on 10/16/10 @ 3:41 PM by Rosemarie

We all know of someone who is a non-believer. They're the one's who may "KNOW OF GOD" instead of "KNOWING GOD". When I think I know someone I KNOW how they act and not just they're favorite foods and color. When I KNOW someone I've been around them and not just taken the word from someone else. Well, God is exactly the same. Almost everyone has heard of him because he's on our currency or because there's churches surrounding them, or you hear and read about him on the internet. Until you admit to what you are and start living the life of a Christian you haven't changed.

Have you ever said something or given good advice to someone. And when you said it and finished you were thinking "woah where did that come from?" Let me tell you something. That was God moving through you.

I was walking through the library at school and there was a girl everyone picks on there. She feels like she's an outcast. I could see in her eyes that she was a lost soul because she's always walked on and never had a sense of direction. At that point in time, I didn't care who was watching, who was listening. I started to walk towards her and told her "I'm praying for you." It stopped her dead in her tracks because she never saw it coming. The look of anger went away and she looked puzzled for a moment. All she could say was "wow.." Right there in that library I invited her to church. Later she said "You know people never take the time to talk to me like you did. I've never met someone who truely cared"

If you ever told someone youre praying for them. And say it with meaning. Watch God go to work right then and there. He did it for me. And if you're anything like me you'll see once you tell one person and you see the miracles start to take place in their life, You'll want to tell another. Then, another and another. It's just a few words that could lead to something great...

10 replies on this topic
PutHisBloodOnIt - 10/16/10 @ 4:38 PM

I tend to pray for the people who dont want my prayers or say they dont need them.


Reagan - 10/16/10 @ 5:05 PM

I told my friend yesterday that. She is going through sexual problems with her boyfriend and I told her that I was praying for her and that I would keep her accountable


Japlace - 10/16/10 @ 11:46 PM

Thats awesome, Rosemarie! God is amazing, and even if we don't have the words to say, all we have to do is be willing and open our mouth, and God WILL do the rest. Like you said, His Spirit moves through us.

I cant go into much detail right now (cuz its late and my eye want to examine the inside of my eye lids! lol) but i am a generally shy person.. and a few years ago at a camp, there were these Satanist who were being disruptive during the service..and the whole week they were "outcasts" and it just made them more and more disruptive. Well, I was the last person to want to confront these guys, and i mean my flesh was INTIMIDATED. However, God is the One can calm the waters of fear. So I put my trust in Him, and He said to me, "Go pray for them." And I was like, "What!? God, you must have the wrong guy. Im Josh, the shy guy, member? You created me shy! You have the wrong guy." And God persisted to tell me to go pray for these guys. Arnt you glad we serve a God that is BIGGER than our pride and a God that can strengthen us even when we think we cant?! :) Anyway, I finally put my trust in the Lord, and went and asked them, "Can I pray for you?" To my surprise the anger within their eyes turned to hopeful eyes (kinda like you said, Rosemarie). And with tear in my eyes and a the Holy Spirit guiding my words, I was used by the Lord to lead one to the Lord and he accepted Jesus Christ. All glory to God! Theres MUCH more to the story, but buenos noches for now.
Like you said, Rosemarie, "It's just a few words that could lead to something great."


Rosemarie - 10/17/10 @ 12:40 AM

I know exactly what you mean. I go to this puny 1A size school and there's people that will say "I just don't feel welcomed into a churh" or "I don't belong" Those people that say they don't need prayer are just slightly misled. For me, even when I cannot think of a prayer request because of all the thoughts racing through... I bow my head and quietly ask god to clear my thoughts and say some of the many things I'm thankful for. && If you come by people again that say they don't need prayer and you feel like there is nothing about it you can do.. You can always pray that the people that are Closer to them will change their lifestyle because they probably stand a better chance at influencing that certain someone. I hope this was helpful :)


Rosemarie - 10/17/10 @ 12:45 AM

Reagan, that's great :) How'd she respond to that?? And I'll keep you both in my prayers now. You- I'll pray that your bold moves will continue. and I'll pray that God will help her through such a relationship


Rosemarie - 10/17/10 @ 12:59 AM

Josh, Now that's a testimony! Wow.. I swear I got what my preacher calls "glory-goose bumps" haha :) Hey, I don't run into many people that are really ANTI-god around here.. like satanist. Except there's this one boy I know. He's graduated and now in college but we talk every other day or so. And it's like everytime he wants to insult god I just feel anger build up. I don't know what to say to him.. He's like valedictorian so when he speaks he sounds soo intelligent using words I don't know any meaning to and whatnot.. Not even I have read the whole bible but he claims he has and says it's all a fairy tale.. When I mention having a good time at church today he'll always say "Church is evil." or "Nothing worse than an organized religion" I just don't know what to say to him because everything is denied.. At times I feel like I just want to insult him so badly.. or say something wrong like "We will see who's right" When even I know that is wrong. But it seems like when I show sympathy or am really friendly he takes it as weakness...But I know if I did that 1 of 2 things will happen. For one I just set a HORRIBLE example of being a Christian. I don't know what I would do if I knew one of MY decisions or actions taken affected someone elses opinion on becoming a Christian. or option 2 sort of ties back with number one. I could lose him as a friend and end up pushing him farther away from what to do. What can I say or do Josh?


Reagan - 10/17/10 @ 11:43 AM

She wants me too. Lol. Im the only one she can really talk to about everything


Japlace - 10/18/10 @ 12:49 AM

Lol, I have gotten the, as your preacher would call it, "glory-goose bumps" many times lol.
Well, like your friend, the guys i had the chance to witness to had an immense knowledge of the Bible. I talked to one in particular, Jory, for a long time that night. He was throwing Scriptures at me left and right! Using them out of context, yes he was, but he knew them word for word. As i was talking to him i could see the anger in his eyes when i talked about the goodness of God. He was fine when he was talking to me, but as soon i as would talk he would be defensive and almost smug. It was hard! And i was speechless for a while, but i stood on the promises of God, and let Him speak THROUGH me. I wanted to yell at him, "Open your eyes you fool! Cant you see that the Lord is good!?". But i knew that God would not intervene into the situation if i did that, so i let go and let God. The Scripture that says, taste and see that the Lord is good reminisced in my mind, and i realized that i couldNT force him to see the goodness of God, but all i could do was show him, and he would have to taste and see on his own. We can only plant the seed. Sometimes God will move right away, and other times it can take years. Its all on Gods timing.

I said all that to say this. You can only be a friend and example to him. Be the conduit of Christ' light and happiness in his life. Sure, he puts up this wall of defense with his intellect and derogatory remarks, but beneath his shell of denial towards God is a young boy who is searching for hope. He may not express this desire, but his soul desires salvation. He sounds like he can not be negotiated with, so don't try shoving religion down his throat (not saying you have or will!) But just show him love. God's love. All we can do is love one another as Christ loved us. Its hard to let someone live a life of denial towards God, but we have to let go and let God. Pray and pray. Letting go and letting God just means to not push any religious stewwff on Him. So don't let go of prayer or compassion, just let God deal with his heart, and be an example of Gods amazing, true, pure, righteous, unchanging and everlasting love.

(hope this is insightful. If you have more concerns, don't hesitate to ask!) - Josh


Rosemarie - 10/18/10 @ 10:26 PM

Thanks for the advice :)
And yeah it was really alot of help.


Japlace - 10/18/10 @ 10:33 PM

Alright. cool.
I will be praying for your friend, and praying for you to have words of wisdom.


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