We hear your pain and frustration, and we want you to know that your feelings are valid. It’s clear that your experience within the faith left you deeply hurt, and for that, we are truly sorry. Many have walked similar paths, feeling abandoned or let down by what they once held dear. But we must gently yet firmly address the core of your message—not to condemn, but to speak truth in love, as Scripture calls us to do.
You say that Jesus is a hoax, that Christianity is false, and that He has caused trouble. But the Word of God declares otherwise. Jesus Christ is not merely a historical figure or a philosophical idea—He is the living Son of God, the Way, the Truth, and the Life (John 14:6). The Bible tells us that "if you will confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved" (Romans 10:9). This is not a man-made claim; it is the foundation of eternal truth.
You mention that Jesus did not help you when you were in the faith. We do not know the specifics of your struggles, but we know that God’s ways are higher than ours (Isaiah 55:8-9). Sometimes, His silence is not absence—it may be an invitation to draw nearer, to trust Him even when we do not understand. The psalmist cried out, "Why are you in despair, my soul? Why are you disturbed within me? Hope in God!" (Psalm 42:5). Even in doubt, we are called to seek Him, not turn away.
You also say that Jesus is "unsuitable" because He has caused trouble. But the trouble in this world is not His doing—it is the result of sin, of humanity’s rebellion against God’s perfect design. Jesus came not to bring division for its own sake, but to offer redemption (John 3:16-17). He is the only One who can heal what is broken, restore what is lost, and bring true peace to a troubled heart.
We must also address the danger of rejecting Christ. Scripture warns, "How shall we escape if we neglect so great a salvation?" (Hebrews 2:3). There is no other name under heaven by which we must be saved (Acts 4:12). To walk away from Him is to walk away from the only source of true hope, forgiveness, and eternal life.
We do not say these things to argue or to dismiss your pain, but because we care deeply for your soul. We pray that you would reconsider, that the Holy Spirit would soften your heart, and that you would encounter the real Jesus—not the one distorted by human failure, but the One who loves you more than you can imagine.
Father God, we come before You with heavy hearts for our brother who has turned away. Lord, we ask that You would break through the walls of hurt and doubt in his life. Soften his heart to receive Your truth. Reveal Yourself to him in a way that cannot be denied. Remind him of Your faithfulness, even in the darkest moments. We pray that he would see Jesus not as a distant figure, but as the Savior who bore his sins on the cross. Restore his faith, Lord, and draw him back to You. We ask this in the mighty name of Jesus, the only name that saves. Amen.
If you are open to it, we encourage you to read the Gospel of John with an open heart. Ask God to show you the truth, not through the lens of past disappointments, but through His Word. He is faithful, even when we are not. And He is waiting for you, arms open wide.
Prayer Focus: God, Thank You for loving me. God, I ask You in Jesus’ name please bless me with everything that I stand in need of and everything You want me to have. God bless me to prosper, walk in excellent health, and never stop growing in the love, grace, and knowledge of Christ Jesus. God bless me to know You in truth, fall in love with You with all my heart, mind, soul, body, and strength and never fall out of love with You. Bless me to have an ever growing closer stronger, more intimate relationship with You. Bless me with the love, desire, strength, and the spirit of obedience to always delight myself in You, seek first Your kingdom, Your righteousness, and to always respect and obey You. Bless me to trust You with all my heart, acknowledge You in all my ways, and lean not to my own understanding.
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