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Please Pray For K & I could use any advise Encouragement

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Posted by: prayerbear

PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SALVATION OF K and God to use me as HE wishes for witnessing...any wisdom or encouragement would be appreciated... I am new at this. Thanks JEN

DETAILS (for those who have time):
I was chatting with my friend K and she just happened to mention how she hated the building that is in Orange County California for the "Praise The Lord Ministry" I think of Paul and Jan Crouch. And she asked me if I watched Christian television. And I answered that I do watch some of the ministers that are very honorable. She mentioned Jan Crouch's hair and make up as a "Tammy Faye Baker Look Alike Contest" and I told her that it used to bother me too until I actually got to hear Jan's story and how she is really so very real and gentle in her heart. Then she asked me something else about another ... I think it was Benny Hinn and the fakeness of the healings, and I answered her that it was so awesome the other night because Benny said how much God just loves us.... and she abruptly hung up.

K is lesbian. I thought we were having a normal conversation as we had been doing for over an hour... this is common for us. But I was honestly shocked when she suddenly hung up the telephone. And yes, I am sure she was not disconnected, because that has happened in the past, but she always calls right back on her home or cell phone.

I thought about it afterwards: you know, like... did I say anything wrong? ... Wow it is really interesting that she brought that subject up and began to ask me my opinions on it??? God must have done this...
Was I pushy??? No, it really seemed like a normal conversation like we always had... and I was surprised that God seemed to bring that subject around.

You guys have been praying for K's salvation for the last week or so, and I guess God wanted to open the door.

I didn't even think of myself as witnessing... it was wierd... actually it is the first time that K has opened up the door to that subject so wide...

God must be moving.... because I know I didn't even think to say anything on purpose in any way... it all came out naturally just like any other conversation.

I know that for the last month or so God has convicted me with the question... "Are you ashamed of me? And Are you willing to lose this friend if she doesn't like who you are in me?" And I came to the conclusion that I would rather tell her about Christ than ever see her in Hell and know I did not even give her a chance. So I began praying for her a bit stronger... Like instead of Lord send someone to tell her about you... I began to pray: "Lord if it is Your will, enable me to share your truth with her!"

I have been pretty ashamed of myself, because the Lord convicted me and made me realize that by shutting up my love for him when I am around unbelievers that I am stepping into the darkness.... and apparently God has broken through that hindrance by placing me alone with him during this past 3 week long illness alone with him in my bed and my bible.

But what is really strange is that it was not awkward for me, like I really didn't feel like I was saying anything wrong, but that I was just sharing with a friend as I am...

I have always thought that witnessing was so hard... and like you had to say the right things. But I did not even bring up the subject. Then when she hung up, I just felt like the Lord wanted me to pray for her.

Sorry so long. This is the first time I have ever in my many years as a Christian shared Christ without feeling awkward and I would like to know more. It is really wierd to be honest, because I didn't even really feel bad when my close friend hung up on me... all that came to my mind was that God had opened a door and she wasn't ready for any more right now so pray..

I'm sorry but it feels so wierd to me. I usually feel guilty and bad, or like I shouldn't bring my Jesus into a conversation in case it might offend someone... I have never felt so Good... I think God made a way and that was all I was supposed to do was be myself and share my true self..

Any comments, information about witnessing, or situations like this would be extremely appreciated.

Sincerely, Jennie THANKS PRAISE GOD


Posted by: akabezalel

Father, I stand in the gap for K's Salvation and Deliverance from the demonic force of Lesbianism. Holy Spirit, I release You in her life to work on her heart to bring her ta the saving knowledge of Grace and Mercy that only Jesus can provide! Thank You! AMEN!

Jennie... what you experienced is what we mean by living or walking in your Salvation. It has become your nature and you no longer think of your faith as embarassing to talk about. Dave Roberson calls it the "Born again trail". What that means is that you have chosen to follow Jesus on the narrow road and you are beginning to live your faith, not just talk about it. Other people acll it a Salvation Relationship with Jesus, it means the same thing. The more you walk with Jesus the more it will show in your life and the more it can bother the people around you who are not walking in Salvation, like K... she wanted you to agree with her and you didn't, you built up the work of the Spirit in Benny Hinn with your words and so she had to hang up or begin to listen, she will one day listen but for now you just need to continue to live out your Salvation before her. Relax! The BEST is yet to come!!!


Posted by: christythompson

God is using you. Thank You for being a willing vessel for being used. Many homosexuals have been abused by a family member or have a bad relationship with one of their parents. I would probably talk about how God can heal hurts. At some point hopefully after she gives her heart to Jesus, you can talk about giving up that lifestyle. I heard one preacher say to a homosexual group when they said Jesus is love, so they didn't need to change. He said Jesus made alot of people mad as a result they killed him. He loved them enough to tell them what they were doing was wrong. Just remember its God that does the work, just be the instrument you have been and he will do the rest!!!!