If you have spoken and spoken and spoken many times to resistant loved ones who will not listen to the gospel, perhaps you are trying to do it in the flesh.
When we see we are not making headway in presenting the truth to family, it is time to stop trying and leave it to God.
God can do a better job than we can in ways and using people we never expected. WE cannot possibly know the mind of Christ or the need in the heart of the unsaved one.
God knows exactly what they need to hear and from whom. When we hand our loved ones over to God and leave it alone we may see miracles.
I know I have seen miracles this way, God said to me one day as I was praying; "when you are ready to let go and let me I will work on them.
God never instructed us to keep trying over and over and over again only to get the same result.
1 Peter 5:7
"Casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you."
Romans 5:3
"More than that, we rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance,"
Sometimes our greatest influence on others is how we respond in all situations, do we remain hopeful, joyful, and steady in the face of trials. This can be a powerful witness to those who are fearful and unsaved.
2 Thessalonians 3:3
"But the Lord is faithful. He will establish you and guard you against the evil one."
Proverbs 16:3 “Commit to the Lord whatever you do and He will establish your plans.”
Yes, speak when the Holy Spirit tells you to speak but remember to be silent when the Holy Spirit is not telling you to speak.
Stubborn people will not hear our continual wrangling, but if God wants them to hear Him they will hear Him.
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