Monday, January 31, 2011

God's Warrior

Until recently, I have never had much experience with arguing God's existence with people. However, that has now all changed. After a phone call from a family member I learned another family member had made some disparaging comments about God and His existence. It would appear this member does not believe anymore or believes but also in something else. (Yes, I was confused too.) He or she is an adult so what I tried to explain was this was their choice. Sometimes prayer is all we can offer. Shoving back doesn't always work. Especially if a lot of shoving has been done which is part of the case. I really didn't want to get involved. But, I took my own advice and prayed. I asked God to let me know what, if anything, I was supposed to do.
Amazingly enough, the "quote" popped up on my facebook. Prodding by God? So, I commented on it. Let's just say there were several comments after that by both parties and then some. The last comment was thoroughly confusing so I knew it was time to message this member of my familia. Nothing else has been exchanged.
Some said to delete this person. But, I'm not going to. I prayed for God's leading in this. And I felt it in a big, awesome way. The words I wrote were not my own, they were His. The leading I experienced was some of the strongest I have ever known. Perhaps the comments will make this beloved person consider their opinions. Perhaps not. Deleting someone from not only your facebook friends but your life closes a door that God has opened. I have a very strong perception that was not what God had in mind. I can tell you being on fire for God, being his soldier, warrior or whatever one calls it was more than interesting. It was life changing.