Feeling Alone In My Faith

[lorenski45]

I am a new christian and I am having a problem that I need some help with.
I am the only one saved in my home. My husband is not saved and neither is my mother in law who lives with us. I know the bible tells me to stay with my husband and I love him very much and would not want to leave him, but It gets lonely sometimes.
I read something in the ible that I either do not understand or am excited about and I try to share it but it is pretty much falling on deaf ears. I try to talk about the service on Sunday or about what I am learning in our Wednesday night classes and no one seems to care. I feel alnoe in my own home. I love ging to church adn there are several people I work with that are saved that I can talk to, but I spend most of my time at home and I am so eager to share what I am learning or reading, but have no one who really cares.
I am sorry to vent, but It's been weighing hard on my heart adn I had to sahre with someone.

 

[rizen1]

Its ok to vent.

The best thing is to continue to share the word, keep planting those seeds. And Trust God to always give you words to speak.

I pray that they see the light of Christ in you, that they will be drawn to know more about the Joy of his salvation.

Its 1:44 am..I'll write more tomorrow
God bless you.

 

[abigya]

Dear lorenski45,

praise the lord! for what God is doing in your life.


I am sure many of us have unsaved member of family, whether it's our husband, brother sister, daughters and sons.

I can tell you how difficult it is to leave with unsaved member of family. I leave with my unsaved 2 brothers since 2005, it was so difficult for me at the beginning but letter on i understood God intended to use me to be a living testimony.


1 peter 2:11
having your conduct honorable among the Gentiles, that when they speak against you as evildoers, they may, by your good works which they observe, glorify God in the day of visitation.

well it is very difficult not to be able to share your Value , and the things thats so important in your life with your family members but Just like Jesus


1 peter 2:19-20
19 For this is commendable, if because of conscience toward God one endures grief, suffering wrongfully.
20 For what credit is it if, when you are beaten for your faults, you take it patiently? But when you do good and suffer, if you take it patiently, this is commendable before God.


Keep praying for their salvation and ask God to give you his wisdom.

Blessings

abigya

 

[Rachel15]

Dear Lorenski45,

Just wanted to really encourage you and let you know that you are not alone! Just keep praying and be patient - whenever there's noone around to chat to - talk to the Lord about how you feel, your hopes, dreams and what you are learning or anything you don't understand in the bible. Ask the Lord to help you, guide you and believe that He will

The Lord has led you to a good place here on the internet to fellowship. I'd just be wary of browsing lots of other sites when you are on your own in search of company - this is a mistake i've made - although i'm sure there are some excellent ones, there's a lot of confusion out there.

Things that have helped me so far when i've felt low are:- studying the bible - i'm just about to start a spirit-led bible study programme, listening to worship music, ringing a prayer line run by a Christian radio station for support, listening to bible study cd's or an audio bible, contacting the Encouragement Department of a teaching ministry (if you would like details feel free to pm me), posting and reading posts on talkJesus, spending time in solitude just praying and talking to God - developing intimacy.

Feel free to pm me if you'd like to chat.

Love Rachel

 

[Singlemom]

:heart5:Hello! hey, I just wanted to ask if you ever heard of Gary Smalley? He is a great counselor. Before I was even saved, God led me to one of his books (I believe it was in the grand scheme of things, even while a non-believer) The title of the book is, "Making Love Last Forever," It is an excellent book, full of encouragement and awesome advice for someone in your position! I highly recommend it and know it can become a great source of strength in times of trial, such as you are going through right now. May God bless you as you endeavor to continue in Him and to go through this valley.

In His Matchless Name,
Singlemom A.K.A Brandy :girl:Lorenski :girl_hug:

 

[lorenski45]

Thank you all for you great advice. It's hard but as long as I keep my focus of God and have faith I know everything will turn out ok. I also love this site, it's nice to know I have a place to come to now.

 

[Chad]

Hi sister. Keep on preaching because you need to remember that people's hearts can change and GOD works on His timing not ours. We plant the seed, someone else waters it, etc. Like a farmer can plant the seed, water it but he cannot control how fast the crop will grow.

Pray for them without ceasing and in the end sister, just believe. Faith is key, Jesus is the focus.

LUKE 8:11
Now the parable is this: The seed is the word of God.

2 CORINTHIANS 9:6
But this I say, He which soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly; and he which soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully.

I found this below explanation from another site (believers.org) this is just a tiny portion I'm pasting here.

* A seed is powerful.
As a seed begins to grow, it will push up dirt, rocks, etc. Whatever the obstacles are, God's Word planted in your heart will push them out of the way.

* A seed begins its growth in secret (underground).
The only way to tell if a seed is growing is to dig it up, or wait for a plant to appear. If you dig up a seed, you may kill it.

* A seed takes time to produce.
No one expects a seed to produce a harvest the same day that seed is planted. Sometimes the Word of God seems to spring up and bear fruit immediately. Yet, if we knew the details, we would understand that the fruit of the Word grew in that person's life over time.

* A seed is persistent.
A seed never gives up, but works day and night. Even when you are sleeping, the seed you have planted is working to grow and express itself in a fruitful harvest.

* A seed is not affected by other seeds.
Whatever happens to other seeds does not make any difference to a specific seed. Each seed sticks to its own task. One wheat seed planted in a corn field will still produce wheat. Seed does not become discouraged, or quit, even if other seeds die.

* A seed will stop growing without nourishment.
Planting a seed is not enough to assure a harvest. Seed must be protected and taken care of until harvest time. A seed which is dug up, or not watered, will not produce.

 

[josejyothis]

patience and tolerance please

I am a new christian and I am having a problem that I need some help with.
I am the only one saved in my home. My husband is not saved and neither is my mother in law who lives with us. I know the bible tells me to stay with my husband and I love him very much and would not want to leave him, but It gets lonely sometimes.
I read something in the ible that I either do not understand or am excited about and I try to share it but it is pretty much falling on deaf ears. I try to talk about the service on Sunday or about what I am learning in our Wednesday night classes and no one seems to care. I feel alnoe in my own home. I love ging to church adn there are several people I work with that are saved that I can talk to, but I spend most of my time at home and I am so eager to share what I am learning or reading, but have no one who really cares.
I am sorry to vent, but It's been weighing hard on my heart adn I had to sahre with someone.

I understand your eagerness to share Lord and the cold response to it.
I think God wants to save your husband and mother in law through you.
That is the reason why He called you first.He has enough confidence in you that you will stick with him till the end. He calls for patience and endurance from you as long He wants. Certainly He will act at the right time but not before that or later than that.Please dont stop praying for them, submit the sufferings as an offering for their salvation along with the sufferings of Jesus. It is great honour to be able to suffer thus with Him.Take courage, you are not alone. He is with you. I pray for you

 

[Kat]

Hello lorenski45 ,

When you accepted Christ, all the angels are celebrating for you in heaven. God loves you so much, He will not leave you alone.

I forgot where, but I know there is this verse in the bible that says that when one is saved, the whole household will be saved as well. (I'll try to find exactly where in the bible). So, hold on to the promise of our Lord. Your task now is to P.U.S.H. (Pray until something happens!). Pray for your husband and your family members. God has His timing. Be hopeful. God has the best in stall for us, 'for all things come to the good for those who love Him'.

Kat