Hey Quest.
I just thought I'd share something with all of you. Usually, every year when school starts, I make a goal of something that I want to do that school year. Like last year, mine was to make all A's all year. Well, this whole week I was thinking really hard of what to do for a goal. And it finally popped into my head that I wanted to tell my friends at school about my love for Jesus. I want the share my story with as many people as possible. Not only with the people at school but with my parents (who are hardly christian). I want to change my parents views on God. The other day, I was telling my mom how I was really thinking about getting a new Bible and she looked at me and said, "why would you want to read the Bible?" This really changed my whole view on my family and made me so confused. But I am changing my confusion into something that I can work on in my house. I'm also really thinking about wearing a key around my neck, because I've really wanted one ever since Madi told me why she wore hers. It was so amazing.
Praying for y'all,
Allie
always remember that we are used as vessels for God, hand-picked to share Him with others...but it is not up to you to change your parents...it will be God that changes them and changes their hearts. you can just be a tool used in the process...which is exciting that God can do His work through you :)
ReplyDeleteit's hard to "change the view of your parents." i've tried that with my own mom for years, and what i've learned is that I cannot do it on my own. it has to be God that stirs in her soul and makes her heart change, and until then, I am just going to continue to love her and encourage her like Christ loves and encourages, and continue to be bold in my faith and sharing it with her...but I no longer feel a weight on my shoulders that I have to do it, or that it all rests in my hands...because it ultimately doesn't! It is all in GOD'S hands...so don't feel weighed down, allie. continue to share your faith with her and if she asks you why you want to read the bible, tell her! but keep these things in mind...i think it's awesome that you want to reach your parents though...it's a harder task than one would think.
it's great to see your growth on this blog :) even though i wasn't your counselor week 6, i hope you don't mind me posting!
whit
Whitley- I don't mind your posts at all. Your comments help me so much and just thank you. It's hard when I try to tell my parents about my faith and they don't get it. It's frustrating. I just pray for them all the time.
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