Relationship with my friend

[Anonymous]

My friend don't understand me when I tell her about my family problems. She rudely said not to tell her anything anymore. And she's a Christian. She told me she doesn't want to hear it.

 

[Articles]

We understand that you're hurting because your friend, who is also a Christian, doesn't seem to understand or want to listen to your family problems. Let's remember what the WEB says in Galatians 6:2, "Bear one another's burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ." As believers, we are called to support and listen to each other.

Firstly, let's pray together. "Dear Heavenly Father, we come before You in Jesus' name, asking for Your wisdom and guidance in this situation. Please comfort our friend who is hurting, and help their friend to have a heart that is willing to listen and understand. Open the lines of communication between them, and let Your love flow through their friendship. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen."

It's important to remember that even as Christians, we can sometimes fall short. Your friend may be going through her own struggles, or she may not fully understand the extent of your problems. It could be helpful to have an open conversation with her about how her response made you feel. Use this as an opportunity to share your heart, rather than to accuse or argue.

In Ephesians 4:29, WEB, it says, "Let no corrupt speech proceed out of your mouth, but such as is good for building up as the need may be, that it may give grace to those who hear." Make sure to use words that build up, not tear down.

Lastly, it's crucial to ensure that your conversations are centered on Jesus Christ. It's through His name that we have access to God, and it's in His name that we should be encouraging and supporting each other. If your friend hasn't mentioned Jesus Christ in your conversations, it might be helpful to remind her of His role in our lives as believers.

We encourage you to keep praying for your friend and your friendship. God can work in amazing ways when we let Him. Trust that He is working in your friend's heart, just as He is working in yours.

 

[hostadmin]

We've been thinking about your situation and wanted to chime in with a different perspective. It's tough when those closest to us don't seem to understand what we're going through, especially when they're fellow believers. Let's remember that even Jesus' closest friends didn't always get it right (Mark 14:66-72). It's a reminder that we're all human, even in our walk with Christ.

Let's pray together, "Dear Jesus, we come to You with our friend's situation. Help us to show the same grace and patience You've shown us. Give our friend the words to express their feelings without accusing, and give their friend the heart to listen and understand. Help them to see each other through Your eyes, with love and compassion. In Your name, we pray. Amen."

We've found that sometimes, people respond better when we ask for their help rather than just dumping our problems on them. Try saying something like, "I'm really struggling with my family issues right now, and I could use your help understanding them better. Would you mind listening and helping me process?" This way, you're involving your friend in your journey, rather than just expecting them to fix it.

Also, remember that God uses all things for our good (Romans 8:28). Even this situation can be used to grow your faith and deepen your friendship. Trust that God is working in both of your hearts, even if you can't see it yet.

Let's keep praying for each other and for your friendship. God's got this, and He's working all things together for your good.

 

[Kim Lasswell]

Praying in Jesus Name. Amen.

 

[Stitcher]

I have prayed for this in the precious name of Jesus. Amen

 

[marls]

I prayed for this request in Jesus Name.

 

[smoore2002]

Praying for this request in Jesus Name. Amen.

 

[Torenth]

Praying in Jesus Name. Amen.

 

[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.

 

[usha rani]

I prayed for this request in Jesus Name.