This is a follow-up to "A Crimson Stain."
I talked to my friend today and things aren't well.
I kinda see faith as a step-ladder or a staircase and if we aren't careful we lose our footing and fall. It's when we seek out God again that we're caught by His safety net and put back on the ladder. I use this example to say that my friend has been caught by the net yet, and that she is falling even faster than before. (If any of that didn't make sense, I'm saying that my friend's cutting issue is getting worse.)
She was talking about all her viscious mind cycles and frustration at herself and shame that drives her to do this. I used Jeremiah 29:11, but the next thing she said was this word for word: "Oh, did I mention I'm kinda leaning towards deism as regards His activity in my life. I believe he is there. And does wonderful things in other people's lives. But not mine."
I'm clueless. i looked up deism and it says that they believe that a supreme being created the world and the answer is only found and explained in nature and no supernatural revelation (or something like that).
Things are getting worse and I'm losing hope for my friend. I need help trying to minister Christ to her.
-DJ
DON'T GIVE UP! Keep praying, keep loving. That is all you can do, and if that doesn't work - keep doing it! DJ you can make such a difference in this person's life, please do not give up. Keep praying, keep loving. Pray to God for perseverance. And I'll be praying that you persevere too.
ReplyDeleteFirst of all, I think you are doing a great job already. Just knowing that you notice and care is sure to have an effect on her. Remind her of what God has done in your life and hers. Point out the little things to her. And, like Haley said, keep praying! Guess Bible verses don't help, but know (for you) that God is helping with this. Keep telling her that you value her and want her to be happy. I'll keep both of you in my prayers!
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