SERIOUS: Please pray for me and my unsaved friends

[Madeline]

I've always had this weird issue with my unsaved friends. At first I was afraid to talk to them about Christ...at least, while I was with them in CA.
But lately I've really been opening up about my faith and making it clear to them, and each time I take a step God has opened their hearts to what I'm saying.

I'm naturally a meloncholy person, and I get really depressed sometimes. Satan doesn't let up in attacking me most of the time, but God is with me and He comforts me...only, when I'm around my friends...even on the internet...just writing to them...I always feel this strange sensation. Like I can feel the spiritual battle going on...like demons are present. I didn't identify it right away, but I always feel so torn up inside and brought down...

I just had a conversation on AIM, and my friend just told me some things that really disturbed me. I opened up and was honest about what was bothering me (that wierd feeling I was having, and how I got depressed) and she completely opened up to me. Which was completely God working in me...but...she's really being disturbed by Satan. I flat out asked her if she was kidding around with me, and if she wasn't serious to say so. I told her that if she was, I would take her at her word.
So she told me about all of this stuff that's happening to her...and it sounds like Satan is tormenting her. She seems open to and aware of the idea of a spiritual realm, and the concepts of God and Satan...but she still isn't saved.
She isn't close to her family and is bitter towards them and any other authority because they don't recognize her pain, but is afraid to speak up and say something to them about what's going on. Please pray for her soul and salvation, and for me that I would have wisdom about what to do with this whole thing.

My friends are not a good influence on me, but they need God. I've stopped hanging out with just non-Christians and started fellowshipping again and going to church at least once in a while, (CAA has played a huge part in that too) but I can't just pull the plug on my friends. They NEED Him. Their hearts are already opening up to the Gospel, because I loved them as they were and became their friends in spite of everything, but where does the compromise stop and the cutoff begin?

-Confused and in need of Prayer...but still not as much as my poor friends

[Cedahlia]

I will pray for you and your friends. ^_^ I know how it feels...I have many friends who are non-Christian, and it can be really hard sometimes.

[Swordguy]

i will pray for you remember that Greater is He that is in you then he that is in the world you have nothing to fear from them. everytime you feel like you are under attack pray and invoke the name of Jesus. and remember

James 4
7Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. 8Come near to God and he will come near to you. Wash your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded. 9Grieve, mourn and wail. Change your laughter to mourning and your joy to gloom. 10Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up.

you know your doing the will of God when you start to get attacked like that, submit to God and persever thru it. God will never let you down when you take a step of faith.

[c.t.,girl]

sounds like you got the same problem as i do, cept i talk to them on the phone and have known them from 3rd gr. i knew the friends as all of us christians but now it's like i'm the only one left that believes in Him. of course i'll pray.

[agasfas]

I hope that God will someday repair the hole in heart caused by all of her past problems. Keep praying to your friend, and continue to talk. But I will also be praying for you friend. I hope for the best for your friend. I hope she will be able to open you heart to others (parents) one day.

[ssj2gohan61]

I will pray for you and all of your unsaved friends as well

[Anna Mae]

Wow. I know what it feels like to have unsaved friends. I can see that God is already working in the situation, take courage. We'll be praying for you!

[Jaltus-bot]

They NEED Him. Their hearts are already opening up to the Gospel, because I loved them as they were and became their friends in spite of everything, but where does the compromise stop and the cutoff begin?

At sin and at compremising your own walk as a Christian. You need to continue to live your life with righteousness so that your witness will remain strong. Satan goes after those most active and effective for God. It sounds like God may using you to influence these friends. Stay in prayer and in God's word. These are great tools in Spiritual warfare. Never be discouraged, God is fighting and working with you. You truly are someone God is using. It is good that you are also fellowshipping with other Christians and posted here so that you may be surrounded with prayer. If it is of any interest, The Christian in Complete Armour by William Gurnall a good book on spiritual warfare.

I will pray for you and your friends. Same for you c.t.,girl.

[Mave]

Where do we draw the line? Hm....ok let's try an example.

I have some friends who go clubbing. One would say it's unChristian to do so but I'm fine with it, so I follow them.

Mave compromises: Going to the club itself
Mave draws the line: Getting drunk, smoking, flirting and slow-dancing

I'm always the one who remains sober and watch out for my friends at clubs (aka mother hen ) . There was one time when I told one of my gal friends who was "slow-dancing" with another guy friend (she already has a bf), "Are you sure you want to do -this-?" And she stopped. Maybe I helped kicked some sense in her head then since everyone was high.

I don't feel guilty about joining my friends at such activities coz I'm not compromising my values and still get to hang out with them. I also find many opportunities to share my faith with them as I get to know them better. Does this kinda help?

Of course, there are situations which are more sticky than this. At that point, it's between you and the Holy Spirit.

Anyway, I know what you feel about your unsaved friends. It's good that you feel love for them and want to do something for them. I used to fret over the fact that I'm not really having an impact on them (one or two of them are quite hostile to the Christian faith). But I've surrendered this to Jesus and the best I can do is prayer and provide a good example. Do not underestimate the power of prayer. It is your BEST weapon against Satan and he will do his very best to prevent you from using it. You may not see its effect but keeping prayering for your friends and know that God is answering them....in His time. I prayed for my family and it tooks 4-5 years before I saw any changes. I pray for my unsaved friends on a daily basis and I take comfort in knowing that God hears them and will save them. It will happen, have faith, Maddie.

Sorry, for this long post...I shall now pray for your unsaved friends and you as well, for strength, comfort and guidance from the Holy Spirit in regards to this matter. ^_^

[Madeline]

Thank you, everyone, for you prayers and wisdom. They mean alot to me.
I was praying alot about it last night, and I feel like this burden has been lifted off of me somewhat...but I don't really know what it means. Does this just mean that their blood is off of my hands, or does it mean that something is actually happening in their life? Did my friend somehow get saved? Or is this just another method of attack? I guess I'll just keep praying until I know for sure.

[Rogie]

Mave hit it right on the mark. I would also like to add, however, that if you feel that you will be tempted or you begin to be tempted in a situation where you are with your unsaved friends, then you need to get away from the situation and avoid future ones like it. If, in Mave's example, you know that you will be tempted to sin at a club or if you go, you begin to be tempted (not saying that this is true in your case, btw), and feel as if you will give in to the temptation, then you need to leave and avoid going there with your friends again. It's up to you and your relationship to God.

And it's wonderful to see your caring and compassion for your friends. I will pray for you and your friends and that God will continue to guide you!

[true_noir_chloe]

I was praying alot about it last night, and I feel like this burden has been lifted off of me somewhat...but I don't really know what it means. Does this just mean that their blood is off of my hands, or does it mean that something is actually happening in their life? Did my friend somehow get saved? Or is this just another method of attack? I guess I'll just keep praying until I know for sure.

Hehe, we all get so impatient. ^___^ Madeline, the Lord will comfort you because He loves you and wants to ease your heart, and the Spirit was more than likely confirming - I'm handling it. The Spirit has comforted my heart about concerns many times as He comforted yours that night.

Keep praying and thankfully we will all pray for you and your friends. They are in the capable hands of the Father, and if you are blessed by witnessing their salvation, He has given you a truly wonderful blessing.

Talk to your mom too, I know she has tons of nuggets of wisdom to give you. You can also pm me anytime; but, you know that.

I'll keep praying for you. ^____^ *hugs*