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2earlyriser
2earlyriser
What a question to ask. I am very strong in my faith... but maybe not a strong as I think. I was okay at church until I saw a brother in the church who has betrayed me. I just met this man a few months ago. We hit it off immediately. We talked everyday whether on the phone or text or in person. We helped out alot of people doing service projects for them. Then one day about a month ago he stops talking to me altogether. I have no idea as to why. I am hurt and left with lots of confusion. I know that God matters more than man, but as a man of faith it makes me feel bad about the faith that I ascribe to. I know this is the right church. I know and believe all of its teachings...which are based on God's eternal plan of Salvation and His Only Begotten Son. I know that this man is fallible as am I. Why do I feel angry and hurt when I see him? How do I overcome this? I am NOT going to leave the church over something as petty as this. I am just sad at the lost friendship of a brother I truly loved. This may sound like a soap opera but this bothers me.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Earlyriser, It is good you are not letting this interfere with your decision to attend your church! We are humans and get emotions like anyone else, but can overcome these in Christ. I believe nothing pleases the Lord more than forgiving someone who has wronged us. I am struggling with this right now toward a family member who has wronged me for over forty years. So I am preaching to myself.

Maybe this man is very moody, or flighty. He could be bipolar and go through periods of introversion and ones of being outgoing, like when he first met you. I will pray for you and this person, that Gd intervenes and you are able you are able to feel more comfortable.
2earlyriser
2earlyriser
Thank you SnailAway. I will pray for you as well.
deleted_user
deleted_user
YOU MAY NOT KNOW WHAT TROUBLES AND PROBLEMS HE IS GOING THROUGH. HAVE YOU TRIED CALLING HIM? HE MAY BE IN NEED OF ENCOURAGMENT.
2earlyriser
2earlyriser
Yes, Roger, I have tried several times to call him and talk to him in person at church.
beckyp
beckyp
I pray God will help you resolve this problem with your friend. I'm sorry you are going throught this. I know exactly how it feels. I pray God will strengthen and encourage you.
deleted_user
deleted_user
I've been there, had some 'friends' turn on me all of a sudden for what seemed like no apparent reason and it does hurt, sadly we can't control others but we can pray that God help us keep our spirits right, remember that Jesus himself was betrayed. If you have done all that you can do to resolve the situation, than I suggest that you find new friends that will appreciate you, I love the saying 'Go where you are celebrated not where you are tolerated' if he no longer wants to be your friend, someone else will, feel free to message me anytime:-) Geekie
LoriFla
LoriFla
I will also pray for you, and that you are relieved of the hurt and pain you're feeling.God Bless!
deleted_user
deleted_user
I'm praying for you both!
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