Free Will

I think the hardest part of being a Christian is that EVERYONE has free will. Don't you wish that you could pray for some people to have that free will taken away for their own good? It is tough to see someone hurting and know that God can help them, but they don't want God's help.

God's purpose isn't to make everything in life easy. He wants us to turn to Him. If you know someone who needs a relationship with God, you can't force them into it. You can, however, pray for God to place desire for Him in the heart of that person. Try this prayer:

Lord, I thank you that because of your love we have a new life in you. ___________ needs a new life in you. Please place a desire for you in ___________'s heart. Amen.

It is simple, but you must ask before you can receive. God WILL answer when the time is right. As Renee says, "EXPECT!"