Jude Blog 2

“But you, beloved, build yourselves up on your most holy faith; pray in the Holy Spirit; keep yourselves in the love of God; look forward to the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ that leads to eternal life. And have mercy on some who are wavering; save others by snatching them out of the fire; and have mercy on still others with fear, hating even the tunic defiled by their bodies.” Jude 20-23
Pray in the Holy Spirit. I have heard to ask God what He wants us to pray for at certain times. By asking Him if there is somebody or some situation that needs prayer, we are allowing Him to help us pray. Prayer is a strong weapon and God knows who and what needs prayer when. Keep yourselves I the love of God. See previous blogs. Love God, and love others. The Gospel is about God who is love (1 John 4:8). This love includes helping somebody who is questioning the faith. This includes going after them and praying for them.
Right now I have several friends from high school who have since graduation (or shortly before graduation) who have turned away from God. I have prayed for them. I have tried to keep communication open with them so that they know that I want to listen to them. At one point, one of them turned back to the Lord and we all rejoiced. However, distance has separated us and my prayers have continued for her because I think she may have lost the passion for Christ again.