But the boy is all jazzed up all the time. Anxiety mess. Its killing him. He is much younger than me in his late 20's. He has two girls and is married. His anxiety is really destroying thier family. But he always blames it on his wife or somebody else. I keep explaining, if he didn't worry about that, he would find something else to worry about.
So I talked to him about my favorite peice of scripture which has helped me.
Philippieans 4:6-7.6. Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; 7and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
He goes to church. He insists on sending his children to Christian private school, but won't let go of his will.
I think the more I talk, the more he turns away. He remembers the wild Mark that used to worry alot, curse every sentence, and was just plain mean. So when I talk to him, I feel he is looking at me, like "your kidding right". I pray daily for him.
His worrying has hurt him greatly. He now has crones, lost his gall bladder, hole in his stomach, and is sincerely manic depressed.
BC, I was like your friend untill 1968 when I met my truly Christian wife.
She showed me the way, humbled me and taught meto beleive inour Lord.
The Lord punished me for the first10yrs of marriage and made me wait for
my son that long.
I have been married 37yrs and my son is 27yrs old, I am 65yrs old and my
wife is 58yrs old. It's been a good and wonderful marriage all these years.
As for your friend, if his wife or a pastor can not change him, he needs
professional help before it's to late. May God have mercy on him and bless
you for trying to seek help for him. You are a True friend!
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Jesus said, "he who stands firm to the end will be saved" Mark 13:13.
Live Life in such a way that those who do not know Christ will come to know Him because they know you
You know, I feel the Lord works in ways we can't understand. The way I feel he brought me closer was slowly taking away things. Like my wife, then my job, then my health. Boy when I started losing my health, it caught my attention. I feel maybe he is going thru this. All I can do is pray for him.
I guess guys what I am asking is, with my lack of experience on trying to walk a Christian life, some might not take me seriously. Any pointers for a guy like me that just wants to help but doesn't want to appear as I am looking down on someone or being self righteous.
Yeah,
When serving others brother...do more deeds and less talking. Sometimes our talking can tarnish the good deed. Let others see Christ through your actons alone. Then when they ask..be ready with an answer.
Love ya,
Chuck
13 "œIf you would prepare your heart,
And stretch out your hands toward Him;
14 If iniquity were in your hand, and you put it far away,
And would not let wickedness dwell in your tents;
15 Then surely you could lift up your face without spot;
Yes, you could be steadfast, and not fear;
16 Because you would forget your misery,
And remember it as waters that have passed away,
17 And your life would be brighter than noonday. Though you were dark, you would be like the morning.
18 And you would be secure, because there is hope;
Yes, you would dig around you, and take your rest in safety.
19 You would also lie down, and no one would make you afraid; Yes, many would court your favor.
20 But the eyes of the wicked will fail,
And they shall not escape,
And their hope"”loss of life!"
It amazes me that, a man who levels railing accusations against Job in the preceding verses of this chapter, offers this marvelous insight on the Father. We could all use words like these in times of great distress. God wants to give us nothing but blessings, yet often times through our own willful attitudes, we reject the comfort that God offers. The verses you chose from Phillipians are absolutely great! Ifyou can,pray with and for him and encourage him to "pray without ceasing". I hope this helped.
GH
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bc continue in prayer for him, be there for him, let him know how Christ has changed you for the better, let him know you love him, remind him his wife, children, Christ and God love him also. Eventually his spirit will move him hopefully to put his faith in God and Christ to bear his burdens.
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Proud father of a Devil Dog
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