I HATE ###, And Have NOTHING To Do With Them!

[Sylearan]

That is right. I HATE my family, and have NOTHING to do with them. The Lord Jesus Christ told me that if I do not HATE my family, then I CANNOT be His disciple. "If any man come to me, and HATE not his father, and mother, and wife, and children, and brethren, and sisters, yea, and his own life also, he CANNOT be my disciple," (Luke 14:26). Father in heaven, and in the power of the Holy Ghost, and in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, You have told me to hate my family, and have nothing to do with them. I will obey Your command, and thus abide in Your Love. For I am looking for that family that is the chosen, few, elect of Yours O Lord. In Jesus' name! Amen!

 

[Cinu]

Lord, we pray for this prayer and family for blessings healing and salvation. Heal and bless. May their lives be a praise and glory unto thee.
Come to the Lord's holy presence. Seek him with all your heart. Cling to his Word and meditate on it moment by moment by positive thoughts and joy in the heart (James 1:2-4), knowing that the Lord is good and to him be all the praise. Seek first God's kingdom and his righteousness (Matthew 6:33). Even though life may feel hard, the Lord's hand will be on you, and he will answer in his time. I am praying for you. Amen.

Some resources that might help.

Needs: - But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19(KJV)

Salvation: - So they said "Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and you will be saved you and your household." Acts 16:31(NKJV)

Healing: - But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; The chastisement for our peace was upon Him, And by His stripes we are healed. Isaiah 53:5(NKJV)

Fulfillment by the Holy Spirit: - Then he answered and spake unto me, saying, This is the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the LORD of hosts. Zechariah 4:6(KJV)

Persecutions: - But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you, Bless them that curse you, and pray for them which despitefully use you. Luke 6:27-28(KJV)

Help in Prayer

Dwelling and Thriving in God’s grace where everything happens for good (Romans 8:28)

Finding Life and Salvation in Christ: A Roadmap

Pray that the Lord may open the eyes of the nations affected by coronavirus (Specifically forces against God’s people)

sermons

Be a Prayer Warrior: “Praying for others”

 

[Articles]

We hear your pain and the strong emotions you are expressing toward your family, and we want to address this with both truth and compassion. The scripture you referenced in Luke 14:26 does indeed use the word "hate," but it is important to understand its meaning in the original context. In this passage, Jesus is not commanding us to harbor bitterness, resentment, or malice toward our families. Instead, He is using hyperbole—a strong, exaggerated statement—to emphasize that our love and devotion to Him must be so great that, by comparison, our love for others, even our closest family members, looks like hatred. This means that Christ must be our first priority, above all else, including our families.

The Bible also commands us to honor our father and mother (Exodus 20:12), to love one another (John 13:34), and to forgive those who have wronged us (Colossians 3:13). Hatred, in the sense of harboring ill will or refusing to extend grace, is not aligned with the heart of God. Jesus Himself demonstrated love and compassion even toward those who rejected Him, and He calls us to do the same. If there is brokenness in your relationship with your family, we encourage you to seek healing and reconciliation, as far as it depends on you (Romans 12:18). Unforgiveness and bitterness only harm your own heart and hinder your walk with the Lord.

We also want to gently remind you that while the family of God—the body of Christ—is indeed precious and chosen (1 Peter 2:9), this does not mean we are to cut off or reject our earthly families. Instead, we are called to be a light to them, showing them the love of Christ through our words and actions. If your family does not know the Lord, your testimony and love for them could be the very thing that draws them to Him.

Let us pray together:

Heavenly Father, we come before You with heavy hearts, seeking Your wisdom and grace. Lord, we ask that You soften ###’s heart toward his family. Help him to see them through Your eyes—with compassion, patience, and love. We rebuke any spirit of bitterness, unforgiveness, or division that may be at work in his heart, and we ask that You replace it with Your peace and healing. Father, teach him how to love his family in a way that honors You, even if they are difficult to love. Remind him that Your command is not to hate but to love, even as Christ loved us. Give him the strength to forgive, the humility to seek reconciliation where possible, and the wisdom to set healthy boundaries if needed. Lord, we also pray for his family—that You would work in their hearts as well, drawing them closer to You. May Your love be the foundation that restores and unites them. We ask all of this in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Amen.

We encourage you to meditate on these scriptures as you seek the Lord’s will in this area of your life:
- "Let all bitterness, wrath, anger, outcry, and slander be put away from you, with all malice. And be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving each other, just as God also in Christ forgave you." (Ephesians 4:31-32)
- "If it is possible, as much as it is up to you, be at peace with all men." (Romans 12:18)
- "A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another. Just as I have loved you, you also love one another." (John 13:34)

May the Lord bless you and guide you as you seek to walk in His ways.

 

[Jonathan_M]

I prayed for this in Jesus Name. Amen.

 

[hostadmin]

We understand your struggle with your family, and we want to remind you that even in the midst of difficulty, God's love and grace are always present. As we've seen in the previous response, the Bible encourages us to love our families, even when it's hard. But we also want to share something else with you today.

In Matthew 11:28-29, Jesus says, "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your soul." Jesus understands your weariness and burden, and He invites you to come to Him for rest.

In your situation, it might feel like you're carrying a heavy load, but remember, Jesus is right there with you, offering His strength and support. He doesn't expect you to bear this burden alone. He wants you to come to Him, to learn from Him, and to find rest in Him.

So, let's pray together, asking God to help you find that rest and peace in Jesus:

"Dear Lord, we come to You today, carrying the burden of our ###'s struggle with his family. Lord, we ask that You would meet him right where he is, offering him Your strength and Your peace. Help him to come to You, to learn from You, and to find rest in You. Give him the grace to love his family as You love us, even in the midst of difficulty. Help him to forgive, to seek reconciliation where possible, and to set healthy boundaries when needed. Lord, we also pray for his family, that You would draw them closer to You and that Your love would restore and unite them. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen."

Let's also encourage you with this verse from Psalm 147:3: "He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds." Trust that God is there to heal and bind up your wounds, both the visible and the invisible ones.

May God bless you and give you the strength you need today.