Thank you guys for helping me pray for my family. My little brother called me yesterday and we had a great talk and I feel so great talking to him about God and give him advice and give him verses to read. It's such a blessing to know that my brother is now concerned for his girlfriend and he's worried for her. It just makes me happy to know that I can share what I've learned in my short 8 yrs as a Christian, what Jesus has done for me and what He's teaching me. He's been having issues with his health lately and he's been having anxiety attacks lately due to fear about death before the one he cares for gets to meet God, fears that he won't reach someone for the Lord. His focus was his health and other worldly worries. I let him know that, that weasel's out to get those that know the truth, to make us stumble in our walk so that we don't reach anyone for Jesus. I hope ya'll will continue to help pray for my brother. As Christ guides us, he also sends us to help those that are just starting their walk as well. I was soooo happy to share what I have learned with my brother. I've noticed such a change in him. He shared with me that he has a work buddy that is racist and that the other day, his friend saw an inter-racial couple and his response was, "that makes me sick!" but he likes my brother and has no problem with my brother for being Mexican. My brother replied, "what makes you sick?" and he couldn't quite explain it, and my brother without skipping a beat told him, "it's alright you're not going to hurt my feelings, I'm not going to judge you." His friend was lost for words. I'm sharing this, not because of the "racism" part, we're all humans no matter what color you are, but because through my experience, those small replies like my brother made to him, are the ones that can compel someone. I should know, I never once spoke directly to my friend about God but I'd post verses and my testimony on my facebook and one day she posted she hated when people lied to her and I replied to her that everyone lies. She was angry by what I had commented, she later bashed me on her facebook, which hurt but I forgave her, I guess she felt convicted and took it out on me. But I have noticed even with our actions and speaking the truth, we can make an impact. I learned the hard way when I found out salvation was of the Lord, that it was not my job to save anyone but God's job, it would frustrate me that they didn't want to get saved but I realized I could share my testimony, and share the word of God, but I'm not God and it's not me that will save them but Jesus alone. And how we live and the things that we say that testify to Christ are enough. Oh! and of course prayer. I just thought I'd update and share what's been going on with my brother. Praise Jesus for He Is worthy of praise and Glory. For His Glory is for my good. I am so anxious to see Him face to face Yay! Keep looking up everyone! :smiley:
