Parents Coming to Church with Me on Friday!

Hi,

This is a testimony about what God's doing in my parents' lives. Both are unbelievers (although they wouldn't call themselves that). They believe that God exists and that Jesus died for our sins, but that the Bible's not 100% accurate (they pick and choose which verses they believe) and that all people as long as they are "good" go to Heaven. They refer to themselves as Christians, but don't know or deny what it means to be a Christian. However, my church is having a service on Friday as well as Sunday, and they have said they are going to come to the Friday service!

I'm a bit concerned about how they'll take the message because the Pastor has already told us that the sermons are in two parts. Friday's is about how we're more sinful than we could ever imagine. Sunday's is about how we're more loved than we can ever imagine and about how great God's grace is. I'm concerned because they might write Friday's sermon off as the Pastor trying to guilt trip them. I trust God to keep calling them, but God calls to everyone and most people reject Him.

But praise God they are planning on coming (and could you pray that they actually do come and that God opens their eyes?)! No one can be saved without seeing that they're a sinner, and God's picked the perfect sermon for them to hear. I pray that He'll use it to lead them to Him!

That’s a good news, Rossella! I can understand your concern about the Friday’s message. Please don’t get stressed out over this. Leave it in God’s hands, and He’ll take care of everything. He is even more concerned and is able to work mightily in the lives of our loved ones in answer to our earnest prayer. Be assured of my prayers. Do keep updating. May your confidence and trust rest in God as you look to Him in faith. Hugs!

Woo Hoo Rosella! I agree with littlestarsmum. Place your burden on the Lord; He loves to carry them for us. I'll say a prayer for your parents that their hearts will be touched by the word being preached.

For me when I was saved, I heard I was a sinner and it didn't repulse me or cause me to shy away.

If you're parents are ready to hear the gospel, nothing in this world can overcome or destroy what God has planned for them.

Focus on the positive and even if they don't respond well, it's okay because God has many ways of reaching a hardened heart. We just need to trust in our Almighty God! Praying for you and your parents!

Thank you! The Lord is good! Both my parents enjoyed the service and felt it was very moving. It talked both about our sin and God's love. Neither one converted, but both mentioned that they might come with me on Sunday, as well!