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]

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[usha rani]

I prayed for this request in Jesus Name.