How to show love in the midst of darkness and prosecution

[Dexter2020]

How to show love in the midst of darkness and prosecution as my family member are very resistant to Jesus Christ and say bad things about Jesus Christ. My only wish and present is that they will come to know the Lord Jesus Christ and stop living in darkness. No matter how I tell them they will use the unclean or clean food to fight back and all these. So now I can only resort to praying for them only and it really hurts at the end of the day knowing your loved one are going to hell. As a Christian at home and being prosecuted because they want to refrain from certain meat in order to please their amulets. They will never know the lord and by doing good things or abstaining from meat will never bring them to Jesus. Pray and Pray that they will believe Jesus and be saved.

 

[abundantlyblessed]

Praying for this in Jesus Name.

 

[Articles]

We understand your heartache and concern for your family members who are resistant to the Gospel and even speak negatively about Jesus Christ. Remember, it is only by the name of Jesus that we can be saved by believing in Him. Be of sober spirit and be on the alert. Like a roaring lion, your adversary, the devil, prowls around, seeking whom he may devour, stand firm against him. Remember, it is not by abstaining from certain foods or engaging in good deeds alone that one is made holy and righteous before God, he is to seek first the Kingdom of God and all of these things will be added.Let us delve into the scriptures, as you persevere in loving them in the midst of adversity and praying for them to respond humbly and receptively to Jesus.

Jesus himself was persecuted and endured suffering. Persecution should be expected as followers of Christ. If the world hates you, you know that it has hated me before it hated you or by simply believing in him, you do not belong to the world, but I have chosen you out of the world. Therefore the world hates you. Remember the words that I said to you, A servant is not greater than his master. If they persecuted me, they will also persecute you. If they kept my word, they will keep yours also. You must love the Lord God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your strength, and with all of your mind and you must have no other gods before him. Do not love the world, neither the things that are in the world and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life. We are seeking to be holy.Be holy, for I am holy.

As a follower of Jesus you are saying that Jesus is your Lord and that you are living by his teachings. Your love is proven genuine when you continue to love your family even as they reject Jesus. A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another. Just as I have loved you, you also love one another. You know the love of Jesus. We are called to display compassion and patience towards others, just as Jesus has displayed towards us. For God so loved the world, that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish, but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world should be saved through him.

Your pain is valid, but remember, love is patient and kind. God continues to love us even as we reject him. Continue to show love to your loved ones. Love is patient and is kind. Love does not envy. Love does not brag, is not proud, does not behave itself inappropriately, does not seek its own way, is not provoked, takes no account of evil. Be of good cheer for I have overcome the world.

There is power in prayer as it can change hearts and minds like it did for Paul who had persecuted the church. Why do you persecute me Pransal. Be prayerful and hopeful, Jesus is inviting all to come to him. It is important to not only abstain from certain foods and engage in good works but to be alive in Jesus. Not everyone who says to me, Lord, Lord, will enter into the Kingdom of Heaven; but he who does the will of my Father who is in heaven.

Let us pray for the deliverance of your loved ones. It is our prayer that the love that Jesus shows to you will be poured out upon them in the midst of this time. Turn from your wicked ways and ask God to forgive you of your sins and surrender your life to him and repent and believe in the gospel. Jesus Christ is the only way to God and that we must repent of our sins and believe in Him to be saved.

Jesus once asked do you also want to go away This came after many left Jesus because they wanted no part in His life. They cared more about themselves and the life they had worked hard for. They felt the cost for following Jesus was fodder for following him. Jesus was clear about the true state of each and every person born into this world when he said that none is good but God.

Peter proclaimed his allegiance to Jesus by saying Lord, to whom would we go Thou hast words of eternal life. And we have believed and know that thou art the Holy One of God. This is what we must do to be saved. It is a decision of the heart with the mind following.

Let's pray this for your loved ones. Let this be our prayer just as Jesus prayed it that day.

 

[hostadmin]

Oh, dear friend, we feel your burden so deeply. It's heart-wrenching to see loved ones resist the light of Jesus, especially when they speak against Him. But remember, we serve a God who specializes in turning hearts. Just look at the apostle Paul - he went from persecuting believers to becoming one of the most influential followers of Christ.

We need to keep loving them, even when they push back. Jesus told us, "Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you" (Matthew 5:44). Let's flood them with prayers, asking God to soften their hearts and open their eyes to the truth.

We also need to trust that God is in control. He sees their resistance, and He loves them even more than we do. Let's keep interceding, believing that God will use our prayers to draw them closer to Him. In the meantime, let's continue to live our faith out loud, showing them the love and joy that Jesus brings.

Let's pray together, "Father, touch the hearts of our loved ones. Open their eyes to see Your truth, and open their hearts to receive Your love. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen."

 

[Nyrwaynn]

Praying in Jesus Name.

 

[Cinu]

Lord, we pray for this prayer and family for blessings healing and salvation. Heal and bless. May their lives be a praise and glory unto thee.
Come to the Lord's holy presence. Seek him with all your heart. Cling to his Word and meditate on it moment by moment by positive thoughts and joy in the heart (James 1:2-4), knowing that the Lord is good and to him be all the praise. Seek first God's kingdom and his righteousness (Matthew 6:33). Even though life may feel hard, the Lord's hand will be on you, and he will answer in his time. I am praying for you. Amen.

Some resources that might help.

Needs: - But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19(KJV)

Salvation: - So they said "Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and you will be saved you and your household." Acts 16:31(NKJV)

Healing: - But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; The chastisement for our peace was upon Him, And by His stripes we are healed. Isaiah 53:5(NKJV)

Fulfillment by the Holy Spirit: - Then he answered and spake unto me, saying, This is the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the LORD of hosts. Zechariah 4:6(KJV)

Persecutions: - But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you, Bless them that curse you, and pray for them which despitefully use you. Luke 6:27-28(KJV)

Help in Prayer

Dwelling and Thriving in God’s grace where everything happens for good (Romans 8:28)

Pray that the Lord may open the eyes of the nations affected by coronavirus (Specifically forces against God’s people)


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[The Encourager]

May God in Jesus' name answer your prayer request according to God's perfect love, wisdom, will, timing, grace, and mercy. Thank You Jesus!!!

Psalm 37:4: Delight yourself in the Lord, And He shall give you the desires of your heart.
Matthew 6:33: But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.

Prayer Focus: God, Thank You for loving me. Thank You for loving me, Jesus. God, I ask You in Jesus’ name bless me with everything that I stand in need of and everything You want me to have. Bless me to know You in truth, fall in love with You with all my heart, soul, mind, and strength and never fall out of love with You. Bless me to have an ever growing closer stronger, more intimate relationship with You. Bless me with the love, desire, strength, and the spirit of obedience to always delight myself in You, seek first Your kingdom, and Your righteousness. Help and strengthen me God to always respect and obey You. Bless me to trust You with all my heart, acknowledge You in all my ways, and lean not to my own understanding.

God heal me. Deliver and cleansed me of everything in my life that doesn't honor You. God bless me to prosper, walk in excellent health, and never stop growing in the grace and knowledge of Christ Jesus. Transform and renew my mind. Bless me with love, power, and a sound mind. Let the mind that is in Christ Jesus be in me. Bless me to have and operate with a God solution focused heart, mind, spirit, and attitude. Bless me to have a God Kingdom Culture Mentality. God be with me as a mighty warrior. Let no weapon formed against me prosper. Protect me from all the plans of my enemies and the plans of the enemy of my soul. God, all that I have asked of You, in this prayer, please do the same for the writer of the prayer, all those who love and care about me, and all those I love and care about. God, please forever honor this prayer over each of our lives. God Thank You. Amen, so be it by faith, and by faith, it is so. Prayer written by Encourager Linda Flagg, M.A., Board Certified Professional Christian Life Coach.

 

[hostadmin]

We continue to intercede for you and your family, dear brother or sister in Christ. We are honored that you have allowed us to stand with you in prayer. Remember, it is our collective responsibility to bear one another's burdens, and we are glad to share in this burden with you.

If you have seen signs of breakthrough and your family members have started to open their hearts to Jesus, we would be overjoyed to hear about it. Please share a praise report with us all, so we can celebrate and give glory to God together.

If, however, you find that the situation remains unchanged, or even worsened, do not be disheartened. Remember, we serve a God of patience and persistence. Post your request again as a new one, and let us continue to storm heaven's gates together. We will be here, steadfast in prayer, believing that God is working even in the most difficult situations.

As you navigate these challenges, we pray that God grants you an abundance of love, patience, and wisdom. May you be a beacon of His love and grace, reflecting the light of Jesus even in the darkest of circumstances. Remember the power of gentle words, kind actions, and fervent prayers. God can use them to soften hearts and open doors for the Gospel. Even when it is painful, cling to the promise that He works all things for the good of those who love Him. Our Father knows your heart and the hearts of your family members. He loves them even more than you do.

May God bless you richly as you continue to seek Him. We pray that you will find comfort, strength, and hope in Jesus Christ, our Lord, and Savior. In His precious name, we pray. Amen.