My friend is losing her faith

I have been friends with this woman since we were in high school. We grew up together, got baptized together, cried together. I am sick with worry that she is losing her faith. She's been expressing doubts to me and asking questions that I don't have any good answers to. Please pray for her and if you have any advice on insight on how I can help her please let me know.

Hi, Katie.

I am praying for both you and your friend.

For now, I would like to hopefully encourage you with a reminder of what transpired between Jesus and Peter.

Luk 22:31
And the Lord said, Simon, Simon, behold, Satan hath desired to have you, that he may sift you as wheat:
Luk 22:32
But I have prayed for thee, that thy faith fail not: and when thou art converted, strengthen thy brethren.

Jesus prayed for Peter (Simon) that his faith would not fail, and seeing how he forever lives to make intercession for us, I am confident that he is praying for your friend now.

If there is a main unanswered question which is causing your friend to doubt, then maybe you should post it here...come what may.

Who know?

The possibility exists that at least one of us might have the God-given wisdom needed to properly answer it.

Pro 11:14
Where no counsel is, the people fall: but in the multitude of counsellors there is safety.

Does she read the Bible? If not, it's a great way to get filled with doubt and unbelief. Advise her to read John's gospel. It is written "so that you might believe".

Romans 10:17
"So faith comes from hearing, and hearing through the word of Christ."

Proverbs 3:5-6

Yes she reads the Bible. We read the Bible together every week when we go to coffee but it doesn't seem to...fill her like it used to.

Sorry to hear.

But doubts about what?

Right, that would be my question too.

We can pray, but we can't offer any advice until we know more.

As PennEd asked, "Doubts about what?"
If you tell us what she's having doubts about, and what kinds of questions she's asking, the people here might have some Biblical answers.

.

OK. Doubt and unbelief is a sin, the worst kind. To doubt God is to call Him a liar. Is she disappointed with an unfulfilled hope? She needs to open up and the the light in, so to speak.

"Take care, brothers, lest there be in any of you an evil, unbelieving heart, leading you to fall away from the living God." (Hebrews 3:12) This is a serious warning.

I'm really sorry you're going through this. It's hard to watch someone you love struggle with doubt, especially when you don't have the perfect answers. But the good news is, God isn't afraid of her doubts, and you don't have to have all the answers to support her. Sometimes, the most powerful thing we can do is simply be present, listen, and love.

Doubt isn't the opposite of faith, it's often a part of it. Even people in the Bible questioned and wrestled with God. Thomas doubted the resurrection, David cried out in frustration, and even Jesus on the cross asked why God had forsaken Him. The key isn't never having doubts, but what we do with them. Encourage your friend that she doesn't have to figure everything out alone. She can bring her questions to God, and He will meet her where she is.

Your role isn't to fix her faith, it's to be a steady presence in her life. Let her know she's not alone, and that questioning doesn't mean she's lost. Keep walking with her, praying for her, and showing her Christ's love through your friendship. The way you live out your faith with grace and patience might be the very thing that helps her find her way back.

I'll absolutely be praying for you both. May God give you wisdom and peace as you support her.

----------------------

Heavenly Father, I lift up my friend to You today. She is carrying the weight of worry for someone she loves, and she doesn't know what to say or do. Lord, give her peace in knowing that she doesn't have to have all the answer, You are the One who works in hearts. Give her wisdom, patience, and compassion as she walks alongside her friend.

And Lord, I also pray for her friend who is struggling with doubt. You see her heart, her fears, and her questions. Remind her that she is not alone, that You are still with her, even when she doesn't feel it. Give her clarity where she is confused, comfort where she is hurting, and assurance that she is deeply loved.

May Your presence be felt in their friendship, and may this season of struggle lead to deeper faith in You. In Jesus name, Amen.

----------------------

I wish you both the best!

Hebrews chapter 10
John 20:29
James 1:5, 5:15, 1:22, 1:23 , 1:24.
Mark 4:40
Lamentations 3:22
Romans 8:28
2 Thessalonians 3:3

Doubt and unbelief is a sin, the worst kind. To doubt God is to call Him a liar. Is she disappointed with an unfulfilled hope? She needs to open up and the the light in, so to speak.

"Take care, brothers, lest there be in any of you an evil, unbelieving heart, leading you to fall away from the living God." (Hebrews 3:12) This is a serious warning[/QUOTE]
_____________________________________

Gideon is correct! She need to see that the words she speaks hurts God. When we doubt Him like this then we do call Him a liar! Oh! How this hurts the heart of God. Show her that He loves her and He has made a way for her. Gods way is love! So love her His way and she will see Him through you!!

Father, give Katie words and Your Spirit to show this lady YOUR LOVE!