I need help

[Jesus Freak]

Im 18 yrs old finishing high school, then going to the Coast Guard. My mother and father are not saved and it is only by Gods mercy that they havent died yet. I told my father that I wanted to go learn WOTM Ambassador, I gave him a brief overview and asked me if I wanted to go save people. He said it in a mocking manner. I just need help on how to talk to my parents that this is not a mere religion or phase. I think he's upset that the only son he has something going for him, wants to go around "saving people", I have told him times that I want to be a Creation Science Professor (thanks to Kent Hovind). This makes me feel bad, b/c I feel like he is ashamed of me. I have a loving father and mother one of the bests. But oh! How I wish they would know my Master! I feel like my own father is ashamed of me. Only the love of our Lord makes me feel better, but it still hurts. Knowing that if your father and mother the ones who I love 2nd in this world. Still have the Wrath of God on them. I need help you guys. On how to approach my father, anytime I try to witness, he says this is to heavy for him. He nor my mother show no intrest in what I love and would give my life for. I cant talk about Bible Prophecy, Bible, etc...b/c it is simply a religion to them. They simply dont understand. I want them to know Him so bad.

[LivnForChrist]

God bless you Jesus Freak. Your parents don't realize it but they are blessed to have a child
like you with such a heart for God. As for how to approach your dad, first pray and ask the
Holy Spirit to lead you. Then try to imagine how you would approach a stranger and tell him
about Jesus and why they need him. After all, this is what you want to do; share Christ with
others right? Don't be desperate and don't let fear in. I have unsaved loved ones so trust me,
I know that you can feel extremely pressured to get them saved right now. Understand that
you have to just try to plant a seed and pray & believe that the Lord will make it grow. I have
had people that I've witnessed to come back to me and ask me questions or tell me that some
thing that I said got to them though I would have sworn that I was talking to a brick wall. Your
parents will see over time that you are committed to Christ and that this is not just a phase or
a religion. It's going to take prayer and faith. Put your parents in the hands of the one that you
have entrusted with your life. He knows what it will take to bring them around. Hey, the fact that
you're a believer and you feel called to witness around the world shows me that He already has
set a plan in motion. Pray, have faith, & be patient. I'll be praying along with you for their
salvation.

[MikeD]

I urge you Jesus Freak, NEVER think, this is impossible! I thought the same thing with my parents. I didn't go into the Ministry, for say, but I ended up in the Military. So many times, I felt the same way you did about my parents, especially my father. Well, it's now MANY years later and I'm pleased to say, both my father and mother know Jesus as their Lord and savior. It wasn't what I said to them but, mostly, HOW I LIVED MY LIFE THAT GOT THEIR ATTENTION!! And, no, I take NO credit in saying that. All the credit belongs to Jesus Christ and NONE of me.

Maintain your faith in Jesus Christ, HONOR your parents, as is our rightful place in the Lord, and, in due season, I can't help but believe, you too will see the "impossible" become VERY possible!!

[mattfivefour]

Listen to Mike, little bro: his advice is right on!

[myinnuendo999]

I just wanted to give you a HUG.. I know your sincerity cause I've been there.. Like Mike said, sometimes all we can do is tell them the truth and leave it at that just living our lives for them to SEE.. They Know better by what you DO than what you say. The Lord knows best on timing and believe me,, I've messed UP many times in the past because I was over zealous and pancked. It is easy to let your emotions control your decisions. Don't.. Just know that God is in complete control...

I've often wondered why God used the word LET when he created the world or when he says "LET us no to stop meeting together" in Hebrews. Or in Colossians 4:6 where it says "LET your conversations be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone." It certainly does not connote force.

anyways, you didn't ask for a "lesson" sorry. You asked for Help..But I'll leave it because it is pertinent to relationships..

You just keep on walking with Jesus

[Eco]

Mike is spot on. There is one thing I feel he left out and that is the power of prayer. The way you live your life is a better witness than anything else you could possibly say, reason with, or argue. And nothing is possible without God, and we can petition God via prayer.

Just keep up with what you feel, and pray it earnestly. God is sovereign, and sees the end from the beginning. Don't be discouraged if your parents don't get saved immediately, but thank God for His salvation and petition it to be added to your parents as well.