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Need Encouragement?
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I am surrounded by athiests!
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Hello, This is my first time posting here.
I'm in high school and and it is incredibly difficult to stay strong and walking with Jesus during school and even after. I don't have any good Christian friends at school and the friend I do have are mostly not Christian at all (or say they do but don't have anything to show for it). It is a real challenge not being influenced by them. It is really depressing at the end of the day and I end up feeling completely alone in my faith and just alone in general.
One of my friends in particular I am trying to witness to. It feels like its more than just me against here but me against the whole world that is influencing her.
I just ask that you pray that I can continue to do what is right even amongst people who believe so differently and that I could show them what Christianity is all about...
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 Brenden 01/20/2012 21:44 |
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Jake Van Horn
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01/21/2012 00:43 |
Praying with you Brenden. your doin good bro. Sometimes we just don't know the impact that living for Christ is making in peoples lives. maybe you wont know for years, maybe You'll never know but people notice and it matters, it matters big time.
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Ray
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01/21/2012 08:25 |
Hi Brenden, Good to "see" you here.
High school is a hard place to be for everyone. There is much uncertainty and this makes us uncomfortable. It is really a short time, though it doesn't seem like it. Being alone is something to practice. Just because it seems uncomfortable, it is something to enjoy. Because we are never alone, never. Matt 28 "And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” We might look at it as something to be avoided, but really it is a place to find strength.
Being born again of the Spirit is an unmistakable work of God, as mysterious as the wind, as surprising as God Himself. We do not know where it begins, it is hidden away in the depths of our personal life. Being born again from above is a perennial, perpetual and eternal beginning; a freshness all the time in thinking and in talking and in living, the continual surprise of the life of God. Staleness is an indication of something out of joint with God - "I must do this thing or it will never be done." That is the first sign of staleness. Are we freshly born this minute or are we stale, raking in our minds for something to do?
http://www.oswaldchambers.co.uk/Readings.php?day=20&month=1&year=1&language=English
Don't force religion on your friends. Just love them honestly as the Lord gives you opportunity. Being quiet and alone will prepare you and help you see when those times are right. Jesus will be revealed.
Praying for your strength.
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Helga
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01/21/2012 22:38 |
Brenden I am so glad you posted at the forums. At DAB Forums are so many places where you could interact. I came across a bible study group in the DAB Chat room. They were sort of your age group.
I pray that the love of Christ and His wisdom will draw your friends closer to him. Lord Jesus help Brenden that your light shines through him.
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Little Girl
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01/25/2012 17:45 |
Hello there,
I am in a similar boat as I am a college student. I was reborn about four months ago, on September 11, 2011 to be exact and baptized a little more than a month later. I have great spiritual coaches in my "adopted" parents who are also Pastors. However, at worm and school I have yet to find anyone I can connect with on a faith basis. There are a couple that I am trying to/want to minister to. It is frustrating because of the negativity I am surrounded by. I also grew up never knowing real, unconditional love so I a, still getting used to knowing that God loves me no matter what I do. This past week has been especially hard keeping faith because of things going on and right now I am feeling really frustrated. I keep looking to God, praying for relief.
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wesrman
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01/25/2012 20:35 |
God only expects you to do your best Brenden. He knows its hard. Remember, he became human once too and things were not easy for him either. This is something we all struggle with and is part of our walk with God.
I will pray that you find some friends that will help you on your journey. If you want you can come to the windfarm chat room and meet some people there. We wikll help you as best we can.
http://www.justin.tv/windfarmcafe
Good luck my friend.
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wesrman
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01/25/2012 20:41 |
The same goes for you too Little Girl. we all have the same struggles and are supposed to be there to support each other. Thats what we try to do in the windfarm.
http://www.justin.tv/windfarmcafe
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Brenden
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01/26/2012 15:04 |
Thanks for the wonderful encouragement everyone :)
I would definitely like to try and get more acquainted on the forums/chat.
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