Hi. So I'm 19. I was brought up in a Christian home, but my parents were never strong in their faith. They never read their Bibles with me or talk about God. A few times they tried but it never became routine. Eventually they stopped going to church altogether and stopped praying as a family. It makes me really sad that God isn't a priority in their lives anymore. A family that prays together stays together. Lately things have been hard and falling apart. I tried talking to them but it didn't do any good. Does anyone have any suggestions of how I can bring God back into their lives without seeming too demanding or in a way that won't turn them away from the idea?
God is fading from the picture...
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What you are asking is how can you get people to do what you want. Truth is there is no way you can make them do things. The most you can do is live your life as an example. Pray.
Another thing is don't presume to know what's going on inside them. Your parents may be feeling the pull on the inside but not expressing it on the outside. Just live by example, pray and trust God to do the rest. Don't presume or get discouraged because you don't see what you're looking for.
Another thing is don't presume to know what's going on inside them. Your parents may be feeling the pull on the inside but not expressing it on the outside. Just live by example, pray and trust God to do the rest. Don't presume or get discouraged because you don't see what you're looking for.
It is true that you cannot change the hearts of your parents. Sometimes it seems like our greatest frustrations come from the things we cannot do but feel like we must see done. Everybody experiences this at one time or another.
When you have no options the only thing left to do is pray. Go to God and tell Him how frustrated you are and why you are frustrated. God wants your parents in a good church and loving Him as they ought to do. Only God can minister in their hearts and change them to want the right things.
I know that God answers prayers and changes hearts. I've witnessed Him do that many times not only in others but in me too.
For the cause of Christ
Roger
When you have no options the only thing left to do is pray. Go to God and tell Him how frustrated you are and why you are frustrated. God wants your parents in a good church and loving Him as they ought to do. Only God can minister in their hearts and change them to want the right things.
I know that God answers prayers and changes hearts. I've witnessed Him do that many times not only in others but in me too.
For the cause of Christ
Roger
J
If you still live at home maybe you can play an audio bible when they are there and perhaps they will overhear some things. Maybe invite them to watch a bible movie/documentary or something with you to spark some conversation. Sit near them and read your bible to yourself and see if they take an interest.
Just some ideas. They aren't much but worth a shot.
Just some ideas. They aren't much but worth a shot.
B
hmm that's a toughy. well first, you got to know everyone has free will to decide to or not towards anything.
Next. i think you could encourage doing things together, such as praying saying "Mom, dad, come here, please pray with me" as their daughter I think they would feel kinda week at the knees or somewhat soft cause you are their daughter. that's how it should go anyway. so you could introduce them to group activities like that.
and lastly if that doesn't work, you pray for them in secret. And what'ever is meant to be about it God will handle.
Next. i think you could encourage doing things together, such as praying saying "Mom, dad, come here, please pray with me" as their daughter I think they would feel kinda week at the knees or somewhat soft cause you are their daughter. that's how it should go anyway. so you could introduce them to group activities like that.
and lastly if that doesn't work, you pray for them in secret. And what'ever is meant to be about it God will handle.