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octoberose:
So, those of you who know me from the forum know I have a college student son who is 'gay'. I love him so much but this breaks my heart. So, here's the question and then the prayer request. Do you know people who God has led away from that life and led them to change their heart? I hear about it, but I haven't met anyone personally.
I go months at a time and I'm ok. And then something like tonight when my son has that equality symbol on his facebook page just brings a wave of sorrow. I know all of this is of God, but man it is hard. So, the prayer request is to just find peace again. And if God would please get in Nathan's face so he can't avoid Him.
Dave in Tenn:
--- Quote from: octoberose on April 01, 2013, 01:44:53 AM ---So, those of you who know me from the forum know I have a college student son who is 'gay'. I love him so much but this breaks my heart. So, here's the question and then the prayer request. Do you know people who God has led away from that life and led them to change their heart? I hear about it, but I haven't met anyone personally.
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I know of at least one that God IS LEADING away from this life and changing heart. It may not be a done deal, but this thing goes very deep and salvation is a process as always...a process with a sure and positive end.
--- Quote ---I go months at a time and I'm ok. And then something like tonight when my son has that equality symbol on his facebook page just brings a wave of sorrow. I know all of this is of God, but man it is hard. So, the prayer request is to just find peace again. And if God would please get in Nathan's face so he can't avoid Him.
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We're going to go through the age of the ages being "OK". Hang onto your 'months' as it's very likely the Lord is dealing with you more than He is with Nathan right now.
Still, 1Co 6:11 gives me hope for "some of us" and we shouldn't judge things before their time. "Their time" is in God's time--due season. I can pray for Nathan within the will of God and I will.
Rhys 🕊:
Hi octoberose
Only known a few gay people but not that well so can’t help you much there but will pray for you and your son and that you may experience His peace in your life.
Keep looking to Him and know that God is in control. He will not fail us and not fail Nathan.
Psa 73:28 But it is good for me to draw near to God: I have put my trust in the Lord GOD, that I may declare all thy works.
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope.
Bless you
Rhys
octoberose:
Thank you for the kind replies.
I wrenched my arm and have been out of it for a couple of days so it's taken me too long to get back here.
I realized that I did know a counselor who had been in same sex relationships and one's with women also- he is married now to a woman. And he gives God the glory for that. I wonder why I couldn't even think of his story the other day? I think the emotion of it all just took over.
The Psalms 73 quote is a very good one to remember. And yes, I think God is dealing with me now, and not the prodigal son of mine.
Please don't think I love him less- I may love him more because of this because it takes more of a intervening love from God to see past the sadness. And I don't look at other families with problems and think they are reaping what they sewed- because I am in the same boat with them. It's given me a greater kindness to everyone.
Rene:
--- Quote from: octoberose on April 01, 2013, 01:44:53 AM ---Do you know people who God has led away from that life and led them to change their heart? I hear about it, but I haven't met anyone personally.
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Hi Octoberrose,
Here is a scripture that confirms this very thing. Paul was inspired to write:
1 Cor. 6:9-11 - "...Do not be deceived. Neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor homosexuals, nor sodomites, 10 nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners will inherit the kingdom of God. 11 And such were some of you. But you were washed, but you were sanctified, but you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus and by the Spirit of our God."
I do hope you notice that homosexuality is just one of many unrigteous acts mentioned. All these sins need to be cleansed and repented of, not just homosexuality. Just something to think about as we sometime focus on a particular "sinner in our life. We all are, or probably, have been "guilty" of one or more of these acts. :-\
René
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