Bible Discussion Thread

First and most importantly I want to give praise to GOD for answering prayer to restore a friendship and a softening of a coworkers heart. There has been some positive progress, although on good terms. it is not the same as before, something, the connection that once was is still missing, There is much more progress needed , there has been a start or seeming an positive step forward on being on good terms with this individual. In spite of all of this I would ask/request continued prayers. For the purpose of context..

My prayer request is for my friend..Daniel with whom I work...his carefree attitude and playfulness has made work more enjoyable.. He is a bit younger than me but seems wiser beyond his years. Anyway, I was unintentionally rude( an idiot) to him and it has caused an awkward situation. I want to apologize but it has been hard...I pray that GOD will provide the right time and moment. and the wisdom to know what to say... I do want to make it right... I would like to rekindle the friendship..so I humbly ask that GOD will reveal that to him, possibly through other coworkers( as there is a lot of gossiping where I work, and I have spoken highly of him to others quite often.) certain truths, it was never anything personal but rather just the reflection of the fact that my people skills leave much to be desired.. via dream. I also want to pray for his salvation. I can not determine if he is a christian or not. He seems to be a decent person. I pray that he will come to know Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior, if he does not already

So to summarize...Please pray for my relationship to get better with a coworker. Daniel..someone who has made the most positive impact on my life by helping me with my struggle with and to somewhat overcome SAD (Social Anxiety Disorder). Unfortunately our relationship has dissipated due to my own stupidity at times/(lack of people skills ) and it truly does break my heart that we don't have what we once did.

I'll pray! Thanks for sharing, I have been in similar situations, and from my experience I can say that I believe God will show you the way if you're just patient and prayerful and attentive to God's guidance. He will make a way for reconciliation. So don't be discouraged, God has a way! God bless you!

If I've wronged someone, I don't wait for a perfect time to apologize, because that time may never come. Life short. Not to mention, the longer this insult obstructs your friendship the harder it will be for you to finally apologize or even for him to accept it. When I've sinned against someone, I swallow my pride and flat out cold ask that person's forgiveness. The only way I can do this is by the Holy Spirit's conviction. If your friend rejects your efforts to mend the relationship, that's on him. All you can do is your part. I do pray that you will step forward and he is ready to forgive you and that things heal between you too. Your friendship may never be the same--but it can be better. And think of this: by humbling yourself to apologize to this friend you will be a witness of the Christ way. God bless you!