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Jesus4life
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-- 11-16-2003 @ 8:15 PM
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I was just wondering if there is anyone out there that has parents that are non-believers? My parents hate Jesus and would never go to church. I don't know of anyone who has that problem. It makes me feel so alone because I can't talk to them about anything that has to do with God because they don't care. I don't know what to do anymore because I want to grow in God but it's like they are stopping me.Please write if you know how I feel.
*Rachael*
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Godskid
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-- 11-18-2003 @ 6:37 AM
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God understands the situation between you and your parents...but God also tells us to respect our parents...So treat them with respect and obedience....At the same time....turn to God and read the Bible, pray and seek God with all your heart...Do it in secret if you must....no one can keep you from growing in God if you really want to and it sounds like you do...so just do it...
Lord Jesus Christ please set this heart on fire with your Presence, mercy, love, anointing, guidance and friendship in Jesus name I pray. Amen.
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Shemaya
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-- 02-11-2005 @ 6:10 PM
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Rachael,
I kinda know how you feel.My dad doesn't believe in God(he thinks he's God) and it really kinda puts a barrier between us.My mom and dad are divorced so I don't see him anymore,but him not believing made me distant from him.Truly the truth is he scared me(my own Dad)I believe since he didn't know God and his love that he truly didn't know how to love.Maybe he just didn't know how to show it,but it really makes a diffence when your parent believe or don't.I hope that you can encourage them to trust in Jesus or at lest tell them,because if you don't their blood could be on your hands for never telling them that they need Jesus(I think I heard that in the Bible,but I'm not for sure)
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princess
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-- 08-29-2005 @ 12:51 AM
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Racheal, your not alone my mom and dad arent saved either my mom thinks she is but doesnt go to church,smokes,cusses,and among other things watches fleshy t.v she gets upset when I give to the church be it my time or energy my dads a alcholic who constantly says he,s going to hell, its not that he wants to go its that the devil has him trapped,when things get rough GOD reminds me I'am blessed Matthew 5;10-12.You are supposed obey your parents but not if what they say goes against GOD.and it does say somewhere in the Bible that if you know someone who isnt saved and you dont warn them their blood will be on your hands . Jesus told His disciples and who ever won't receieve you nor hear your words when you leave that house or city shake the dust off your feet  Princess
remember romans 8;28 love your sister in Christ, Jesus freak
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Zaniya
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-- 08-16-2006 @ 1:15 PM
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Hey...I hope u'll se this, I know it's been a while since u posted. I grew up in a family where I was the only Christian. My parents didn't really interfer though, except when things came up that they thought were exceptional. My baptism was a struggle, for instance, because they wouldn't consent to it for several months (I was a minor & my church wouldn't baptise me without their consent. Sometimes they say or do things beause they don't know God like that yet, but don't despair. Keep praying for teir salvation...God hears & He answers. After...at least 10 years of prayer my bigger brother got saved in April of this year & is fired up about Jesus and is talking to people about giving their lives to him almost every day. DO NOT STOP PRAYING! I think it's Ephesians 2 that says that the children of disobedience are under the control of the demon powers of the air, so whe u pray rebuke them & ask God to allow the truth of His Word to penetrate the darkness that keeps them from truly hearing the Gospel. Be like the widow in Luke 18 & keep bringing their case before God...PUSH Pray Until Something Happens.
Also, live out ur Christianity. This includes honouring them in ur everyday life, since this is what God commands. ur honouring them is not to depend on how they treat u. Even if they treat u like crap still honour them because this is God's commandment & u live to please Him above all else.
Hope that helps.
Blessings...
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cindydg
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-- 01-02-2008 @ 10:28 AM
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I was the "solitary" in my family too, so I understand. I now work w/ youth in my church and many of them are in the same situation.
One thing I've observed, and had to deal w/face to face w/ an upset, lost parent: the young person's attitude speaks volumes about their faith! DO honor your parents: this will be the biggest witness of all to them. Don't let the enemy use them to push your buttons and make you react w/ fleshy behavior. Study what the Word says about behavior towards parents and pray those truths into your life.
Another common pitfall is assuming they "hate Jesus". This may not be the case, but is a knee-jerk reaction to the conviction they may feel around you who possess the Spirit of God. I've found some 'lost' parents are actually more sympathetic to the things of God than they admit. But they're human, and human nature has us keeping up a certain image or attitude...
Also, do not draw conclusions by how things appear. God is at work way before we can ever see it. Stay close to Him, in the Word, in prayer, active in church, and be the best you can w/ your parents. In time, God will 'get' them - He did mine!
In Pursuit, Cindy
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