Bible Question: I volunteer as a Co-facilitator at two Support Groups for a state-funded, not- for-profit, service that offers many resources to abused women and children. Since this is state-funded, I have been told that out of respect for everyones own beliefs... I can only express my Christian faith and beliefs if someone approaches me about it. Sometimes, I get approached but I would "love" to find "creative" ways to share God's promices and love to these hurting women and children without waiting to be approached and without getting in trouble with this facility. Does anyone have suggestions? Please advise. Thank You and May The Lord Keep You and Your Loved Ones Safe and Filled With His Love. |
Bible Answer: Dear Past, That's a great question! There's a strong tendency to be frustrated at the way your hands are tied by those in authority over you. We should be free to speak our faith as we see fit. Nevertheless, isn't our God sovereign? His primary objective is to bring Himself glory. The more impediments that the heathen try to place in His path, the greater the glory He receives as He frustrates their plans right and left. Consequently, I would like to join you in rejoicing over this unique place in which God has placed you! I apologize that I do not have some clever and creative way to elicit the requests from information about your faith from these women. But that doesn't mean that there are no such ways. You see, the wonderful thing about the state requirements is that when people do come to you, it will very obviously be the Lord's doing, rather than your own! Isn't that cool? I'd encourage you to be in explicit prayer for each individual. Immerse yourself in the Word of God. Ask God to bring glory to Himself by producing the very opportunities to speak of Him that are allowed by the state. I am confident that God will provide more creative ideas and fruitful opportunities than anything we might offer. I am excited at how God will show Himself strong as you seek to serve Him. We will all be in prayer for you and those to whom you are ministering. Be encouraged, for you are serving Him well. In Him, Doc |