Bible Discussion Thread

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You are going through a lot of changes right now , this is what happens when you start to move away from the world and draw closer to God . Everything changes , how you see the world and everyone and everything in it . It's an enormous emotional upheaval to move from darkness into light . I lost all of my girlfriend's in my late / mid 20's when I started to read the Bible and change my behaviour and way of thinking . In one way I'm very isolated now , not much interested in the things that my family and atheist friends are , but in other ways I'm so much better off than them . I'm free from the things that they worry about and are slaves to . I know the Truth which has cheered me up more than anything in this world ever could . I feel safe and loved like I never ever felt before I knew the Truth . I know that there is an awesome future for this planet and for me :) . Regarding your dad , you are going to have to learn to be tolerant of him . There are many kinds of idols , you must come into contact with them every day ! It's his home too you know . If you are finding it hard to cope with the changes in you , imagine how he is feeling . You are changing before his eyes and he doesn't understand how or why . You need to be very patient and kind towards him , how do you think Jesus would treat him ? Remember that God loves your dad as well as He loves you and your mum . My family are all atheists , I still love and care for them , God still loves and cares for them . If you push him away from you you cannot hope to ever help to bring him to the Truth . Jesus didn't push anyone away from him by making them feel bad about themselves , he drew people to him with love . God loves your dad and God gave your dad to you , to be your dad . Of all the people who could have been your dad , God wanted him to be your dad . Don't disrespect the gifts of God . Families are given to us by God for a reason . He chooses them for us before we are even born . Love is the key .

I have prayed for you, that the Lord will cast out the demons that your dad has been following, that your dad will give up the idols he worships, and that you will gain strong roots in the Lord.

I also want to let you know that the reason you are going through so many battles right now is because you were pulled out of Satan's grasp, and now the devil hates you and will do anything to try and take you back from God. But stand firm, keep pushing, keep praying, don't give up the fight - God died for you because He loves you very much. The battle will be worth it! Trust me, I've been a Christian woman for a long time now, I've had many struggles myself, but I have learned that as long as I stay focused on God and do His will, that everything works out for His glory. So, I just want to encourage you (anyone else who reads this) to keep going, and you'll find your needs and prayers will be answered.

Dear Honeycomb,

Welcome and glad to hear from you. You are made new in Christ and every day the Spirit is working in You to change you for the better.

I do not know why you are feeling as you are these past few days, but I will certainly pray for you. Keep us posted on how things are going because doing so reminds us to continue to pray for you.

Dear Heavenly Father, in the name of Jesus we come before you on behalf of Honeycomb. We seek from You comfort and peace for Honeycomb in this household. Help Honeycomb to remember that idols are nothing but inventions of men backed by the demonic realm. You are more powerful and sovereign that any of the evil ones and have all authority over them. Help Honeycomb to fall onto the mercy and grace You bring to all believers who aim to follow You in Spirit and in truth. Bless Honeycomb with an uplifted heart, a strengthened faith, a determination to follow only after You through Jesus, a sure assurance of Your love and compassion, along with the salvation received already, and a discernment in her mind and thoughts concerning what is true and of You and what is false and of the evil one. Deliver Honeycomb from the evil one and help her to stay separate from all that her father practices. protect Honeycomb from the actions of evil spirits that linger in the home as a result of her father's practices. Help Honeycomb and her mother resist evil in their home, set a witness of Christ before this father every day, and keep them prayerful for their family. Amen.