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daywalker:

I just received a phone call this morning from a long-time good friend of mine (he was one of my groom's men) saying he was really depressed and struggling. He admitted he's been drinking more than he should and knows he needs to slow down, but he feels like he's lacking self-control. He is afraid right now because he has that "who cares" mentality and even though he doesn't want to feel like that he's having a hard time fighting it. To save space, I won't go into details about what has been going on in his life recently; all I am asking for is prayer. I am going to visit him this weekend, and I want God to use me to help him. He isn't a believer, though he isn't anti-God either. During my church-going days, he came several times to church with me, and enjoyed the teachings but never would convert to Christianity mainly because he didn't agree with the "Hell" doctrine (it appears he was already a step ahead of me.. LOL).

Anyway, he has a wife and daughter that he loves very much and he knows he needs to better himself for them, but he's losing self-control, and he doesn't believe that he is strong enough to overcome it (all his words). I personally know all too well what it's like to lack self-control (though my particular vice is in the "anger" department). I just would like prayers that God will guide me and give me the words to speak to him. I hope to share with him the REAL Gospel this weekend. I've had a few talks with him in the past since I "came out of Babylon" and he liked what I had to say.

He's a great guy with a great heart--he just needs some God in his life. :)
I know he prays because he's told me before, but I think this may be a great time for him to learn a little more about what He is all about. 


Christopher  8)

jingle52:
Christopher, you're a great friend indeed! With your help and with God's mercy, your friend may have a receptive frame of mind this weekend, hope all goes well!

God's Blessings

lostANDfound:
how exciting to see God moving so clearly.  prayers for Gods wisdom, patience, love as you talk to your friend.

arion:
Prayers for your friend and as you open your mouth may the Holy Spirit give you the words to say that will pierce him to the depth of his being.

daywalker:

Thanks everyone for your prayers and encouragement. I didn't get to say all I had intended to say, but overall it was a great trip and we had a great talk. I am feeling much better concerning his well being, he is aware of his mistakes, and what he needs to do to moving forward. I just pray that God keeps him on the right track for his sake, and for his family's sake.

Christopher

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