OK. So there are so many thoughts that run through my head when I think of the word 'family'. I think of my earthly family and I think of my spiritual family @ Catalyst Church (www.catalyst-gta.com). That was a shameless plug!
Family, much like close friends are a HUGE ASSET to the Kingdom of God when the family chooses to serve and love God. Joshua 24:15b says, "But as for me and my household, we will serve the LORD."
As much as I love and appreciate my family, those closest to us, know how to push our buttons if you know what I mean. They know how to work the inner parts to get our emotions to rise to uncontrollable levels.
There are several family members in my family that either don't know God or don't serve God and it is quite sad. I used to try everything to help them and got discouraged and kind of gave up. I know that's not nice. But I've decided instead to pray for God to change their hearts. I believe that stubbornness and pride can be changed by God.
I'm praying that my family will 'know' God and not just 'about' God. I'm praying that they will love Him and serve Him. The family is a powerful God ordained unit designed by God to wreak serious havoc in the spiritual realm. I believe that when a family in Christ is mobilized, there is nothing that can stop them.
I dream of this kind of family in my home and in my church. Have you given up or lost hope in your family? If so, what are you going to do about it?
nothing. b/c as in your previous posts you said god will do according to his will, so if it's his will for something to happen then it will happen. I'm not going to waste my time praying for something that may never happen. if it happens it happens. if it doesn't so be it.
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