CAA: Christian Anime Alliance

Ok, so you all probably know a bit of whats going on with my sister, right? Well, today something happened and she REALLY REALLY REALLY needs prayer. Seriously. I'm very worried for her.
Also, I would like to have some prayer for myself and having love for others. I don't like my sister-in-law very much, to be honest. And I have alot of trouble trying to love her. Instead, I end up bad mouthing her in really bad ways. I want to be able to love her and accept her, but it's really hard.

So, anyway, thats the basics. ^^;; Thanks!

There's a saying out there- you can love someone, but you don't have to like them. In my house we live by this rule, and the 'If it's not nice, keep your mouth shut or I'll wash it out with soap!' one.

..... Well, that's our family's take on the saying, at least XD

Praying, for her and for you, too. It can be very hard to have discretion about what you say about people you don't like.

Thanks, maybe I should try and apply that to my life more. hehe ^^;;

God please be active in the situation with Ella's sister. Whatever is going on, i know that You can make good come out of any situation, so please do so in this!
And please help Ella to love people such as her sister-in-law even when she doesn't like them. And help her to use her mouth for good and for building people up, not tearing them down.


Ella, I totally know what it's like to have friction with a sister-in-law. I like mine a lot better now, but I definately said some things about her that were not Christ-like. One thing that might help if you struggle with going too far when talking about people is to try to not talk about them at all for a while. I know that for me, I often talk without thinking. Being determined not to talk sometimes forces me to think instead.

Also, if you haven't recently, I would suggest reading the section Taming the Tongue in chapter 3 of James. It's a really good portion of Scripture that reminds us how powerful our words can be. For example, verses 9 and 10 say:
"With the tongue we praise our Lord and Father, and with it we curse men, who have been made in God's likeness. Out of the same mouth come praise and cursing. My brothers, this should not be."

I'll be praying as well ^^ I hope both works out for you and Aci ^^

As for you sister in-law, you should talk to her ^^ Tell her what problems you have with her ^^

/easier said then done

Praying.