Tuesday, June 23, 2009

Not Giving Up

Last night, I got some really bad news. The kind of news that makes you sick to your stomach, makes you lose hope when you thought things were getting better, the kind that makes you filled with fear and worry. But ultimately, it's the kind that makes you feel like giving up praying for someone because it doesn't seem to be working. They continue to make the same poor choices over and over, adding new bad choices in the mix.

When morning comes, it's a lot easier to think more clearly. I don't want to give up on this individual. But, what do you do when someone does not listen? What if they don't want to change? If only they could see how their sin affects everyone around them...If only they could see how much pain and suffering they've caused by their choices. I know in my heart that the power of God can transform anyone. What to do with someone who knows in their heart they need to change, but won't make the right choices to make it happen or let God be in full control?

I can only take so much hurt and pain before I begin to crumple. I cry out, I've been through enough with this situation, God. The only thing God's spoken to me is that just as this situation grieves my heart, God's heart is equally grieved every time one of his children steps out of alignment with Him. It's a sad reminder of the consequences of sin.

Anyone have a Scripture of encouragement about not giving up praying for someone?

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