Jimmy, definitely praying for you.
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- When we told him he had to leave he started attacking me. He has seen the Sanctuary web site and thinks it's satanic.
I hope you get to read this soon. My husband and I have had many, many people stay with us over the years - it's a personal ministry for us. Some have stayed as little as two weeks, others for over a year. It has also ranged from singles to whole families.
What we have learned from each stay has been straight from God's heart as we sought Him for answers in this ministry.
One of the things that we have learned most is that it is OUR home. We do not do "roommates". Each of these people have stayed with us for various needs in THEIR lives -financial, spiritual, emotional, etc. They were/are not here to fulfill something in OUR lives - we are helping fill or supply something in theirs.
Unless your spirit confirms they are speaking truth you need to hear, your lifestyle and your home are not up for debate, arguement, or discussion. He has a deadline, period, and ask what help you can give him to meet that deadline. Repeat it, if necessary. (Sometimes that simple act of repetition is what it takes to get across to the person you are very serious.)
Example: "My time with Sanctuary is directed from God, and He has blessed it greatly. Thank you for your concern, but nothing further needs to be said - again, it is blessed by God. Remember, we're talking about you and your move-out time. What can I do to help you with that?"
I know, I know - it's REALLY easier in print than in real life, but I can assure you it's tried and true and it works. The key is keeping yourself accountable to God for YOUR attitude, and yours alone.
I'll be keeping you in prayer. Blessings to you....