Monday, 17 August 2009
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How Do You Minister to Someone You Care For?
What do you do when a family member is in crisis; someone you've been praying for a long time?
In situations like this, I always believe that the hand of God is involved. Consider how you would deal with a situation where a loved one makes wrong lifestyle decisions. Your first reaction is very important. When I was in this situation, I found for me that I was helping God out and had to be shown very clearly to let go of this person and allow God to work.
I let go and allowed God to move. Believe it or not, letting go of a loved one releases power. You're now trusting God to take care of this person. Now this person is at a crossroads. What should you do if this happens to someone you love and have been praying for? I had to consider these scriptures:
1 Peter 5:7: Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.
Psalm 37:3: Trust in the LORD, and do good; Dwell in the land, and feed on His faithfulness.
Psalm 37:5: Commit your way to the LORD,Trust also in Him, And He shall bring it to pass.
Whenever we want to do something to help someone in crisis we MUST be sensitive to the Holy Spirit. Scripture promises to all believers that He will guide us.
John 16:13: However, when He, the Spirit of truth, has come, He will guide you into all truth; for He will not speak on His own authority, but whatever He hears He will speak; and He will tell you things to come.
Don't over react. You can't take back a harsh word. You can either speak in love or speak in anger. Often we say the wrong thing in anger.
James understands the tongue quite well: James 3:8: But no man can tame the tongue. It is an unruly evil, full of deadly poison. So I recommend that you pray. Give it to the Lord. He has called you to be Jesus in this situation and wants to use you to minister life.
This scripture sums it all up: Proverbs 3:5: Trust in the LORD with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding; prayer is powerful. The Message version of James 5:16 says: The prayer of a person living right with God is something powerful to be reckoned with. It sure is! Be blessed today.
How do you minister to a family member in crisis or a loved one who makes wrong lifestyle decisions?
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Comments (9)
I can see God's wisdom in this - thanks for sharing and may God open doors for you to write for a living!
God bless!
Yes, openness to the Holy Spirit's guidance is a MUST.
There is some true wisdom in this post!
I think it depends on the type of person you're ministering to...if it's a fellow believer who has strayed a bit, I think it's eaiser to speak up because you know that person already believes Christianity, even if they are struggling. But how do you minister to someone who isn't a Christian, who doesn't think that the Bible applies to them?
Great Post! Depending on the Crisis; I will sometimes fast for the person. We should always serve others but in a person's time of crisis acts of service help a lot, especially whe we aren't sure what to say.
This was aimed more for the relative who is not church going. This also applies to dealing with anyone. I think that a lot of hurt and anger would be eliminated if we always made sure we were led by the Spirit. If we don't minister in love, we won't be able to minister-PERIOD.
I know of one case in which Psalm 77 was read to a church sister who was going through the grieving process after losing her husband of over 40 years.
hmm i try to put them towards the right path. if they are going thru the wrong one.. everyone i have known. i always try to better them
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