My rebellious little brother

[ThankJesus]

Luke, my little brother who is 14 years younger than me, reminds me of me when I was his age, almost 13. He is seeking acceptance in the wrong places. I've told him the gospel, I've given him my testimony, my parents take him to church, and he receives many prayers every single day. I understand his salvation will not come from my works, nor his, but God's. I have faith Luke will give his life to Christ some day. I'm knocking on Jesus' door every day for this, so I know someday he will open it. It's just a waiting game, and I don't want to see him go through the mess my sister and I did when we were growing up. Drugs, alcohol, partying, getting arrested, you name it, all because our" friends" did it.

 

[Boanerges]

Your brother is in my prayers, God always hears my prayers.

 

[SBNmediamember]

I'll also pray and anyone else can join me: Heavenly Father, we come before you in the matchless Name of Your Son, Jesus Christ, lifting up this younger brother. We're asking that You would touch this teenager in a powerful way without him needing to go through harsh and horrible circumstances. And we believe You can do this, for You are all powerful. Thank you for the work you performed in this brother who's knocking on Your door. For we know You will not deny him. You saved him, and we believe you'll save his brother. Open the boy's eyes, give him ears to hear and a heart to understand. We look forward to the miracle of his salvation. In Jesus' Name, Amen.

 

[Rev T.S.Perkins]

It took me till i was 28 before i quit running from God and ran to His arms instead ..and yes drugs and alcohol played a big part of my life until i woke up....But what I found was God was waiting for me and Had been the whole time,! It took some telling me of Gods profound love for me that made the change..i ran from every minister that tried to Club me into salvation .continue to love and accept youre little brother and soon enough (in Gods time ) He will stop running and turn only to see the arms of A loving God waiting for Him, God dosent tell us to come Clean and then He will be there for us ,Instead He says JUST COME as you are ..God will clean us when we come in from the mud ,muck and mire...i too will be praying ....... Lord we Just ask that you move on his heart place an unction in the Heart of the brother that you may be Glorified once more at a new Name written in the Lambs book of Life and that through You He may Know salvation In Jesus name ......Rev

 

[Brad Huber]

Its good that Luke has a brother who desires his salvation and can be the witness in both words and deeds that can help bring that about. Be patient though brother, we have all been through that rebellious stage at times in our lives, sometimes God uses that for our own good to help us see the futility of it first hand. But I will certainly pray for the working of the Holy Spirit upon your brother Luke and that you would always have the spiritual strength to be the witness to him that God wants you to be.

 

[ThankJesus]

Thank you all for your prayers and encouragement! It's so disheartening to see a good kid start taking on the likeness of the world, but I thank Jesus for giving me His patience.

 

[ThankJesus]

He has ADHD really bad, he's constantly talking and can't sit still, and always wants to be the center of attention. He's extremely annoying and I can't even have a normal conversation with him. He doesn't ever want to talk about Christ with me and is getting worse and worse every time I talk to him. He adapts all the stupid sayings these days like "swag" and "yolo", and does most things just for acceptance from people who treat him like crap. I pray for him all the time, and I love him so much, but at the same time I can hardly stand him and his defiance.

 

[SBNmediamember]

He has ADHD really bad, he's constantly talking and can't sit still, and always wants to be the center of attention. He's extremely annoying and I can't even have a normal conversation with him. He doesn't ever want to talk about Christ with me and is getting worse and worse every time I talk to him. He adapts all the stupid sayings these days like "swag" and "yolo", and does most things just for acceptance from people who treat him like crap. I pray for him all the time, and I love him so much, but at the same time I can hardly stand him and his defiance.

Hi, Brother,

In reading over your dilemma, I was thinking of when my sister was going through a horrible divorce where there seemed to be no remedy. It was during that time that the Lord was introducing me to the Baptism in the Holy Spirit. For, had I not gone through such a helpless feeling toward my sister, I would never have stretched my all toward Heaven to receive what "I" needed. And I don't recall reading that you've received this Baptism yet, evidenced by speaking with other tongues. Forgive me if I missed it, for perhaps you have indeed received your prayer language. Do let me know. As well, for some extra sanity for your own sake as you are waiting, there's an awesome international youth ministry website that's making great strides for the Kingdom of God throughout the world today. I'm telling you! That program will air live tomorrow evening at 8PM EST. So, if you're interested, drop me an email and I'll get that website address to you, as I do believe such are the rules (and may everyone forgive me if I'm wrong and correct me, please). God bless you, TJ. I know it's not easy. But Isaiah 40:28-31 still applies (oh, DO read all of it!). For all of this will pass with your unceasing faith in God's amazing Grace. It really will, TJ, because God can keep you occupied with Joy as you focus on Him instead of on your brother. Do email me. You won't be sorry. Again, another verse (chapter escapes me...could be words in a song...it's late) is "these trials only come to make us strong." Yes, TJ, your faith muscles are being stretched/strengthened. Hallelujah!

 

[Brad Huber]

Sounds like you need some prayer as well brother. Its not easy dealing with some people who have ADHD. It takes a special kind of person to minister to some such people. I wouldnt even mention Christ anymore unless of course you are prompted by the Holy Spirit to do so. Instead show him the love all of mankind wishs to have, unconditional love. Your actions and kind and loving words will draw him out, as this is what he so deeply desires, thats why he seeks acceptance from so many. One day, your love will draw him closer to where he will be open to a witness of Christ, when he sees Christ in you.

 

[ThankJesus]

Yes you're right, my faith muscles are being stretched. I've been letting him get to me and touch my buttons. He shows me the bad side of the world that these kids are being raised in. He learns all these bad things from school, because that's where he's looking for acceptance. My parents and I try to being up Jesus Christ to him but we are the ones holding up the conversation. I know it's nothing we can force on him, he will have to make the decision on his own. Sometimes I fail, such as last night, to show him Christ in me. I was so aggrevated with him I couldn't speak, I was afraid of what I might say. Yes I've been baptised by The Holy Spirit, and this morning after reading this post I prayed I would learn how to speak to Him in tounges if it is His will that I do.

 

[ThankJesus]

Brad, thank you for your post, that's absolutely correct. He needs love, only love Christ can provide. Thank Jesus he's being brought up in a Christian family! As tedious as it is dealing with him sometimes, I couldn't picture him in any other family because we love him so much. I've always wanted a little brother, and I got one! I know I'm just bringing up the bad about him, but past all of the worldliness he's taking on, he's a GREAT kid and multi-talented. I cannot WAIT for him to give his life to Christ, so Jesus can let him remember his passions and talents to be used for His will. Also, I've been praying for Luke ever since I gave my life to Christ over 8 years ago. I pray for him every single day, no matter what time of day. I pray on the go no matter where I am. When I feel like praying for myself, I first think of Luke and first pray for him and my parents. I think the thing I pray for the most everyday is that I do God's will and that he will show me what he wants me to do. (He would anyways!