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I just moved to California a year ago and I still haven't made any friends. I found a youth group and a great church, but watching this video made me realize that I was being too prideful. there are people but I haven't been nurturing or investing in these relationships. I have begun to invite some of them over and talk to them maybe three weeks ago. It's going well.
Same but I’m super shy and it’s very hard for me to make friends, I stepped out of my comfort zone to attend a new church and go to bible study. I am met with lots of people my age and just don’t know how I go about to make friends with them. I feel like I’m prideful in a way to say they need to reach out to me bc I’m new, but they will never know I want to be friends with them if I don’t reach out to them first. I also don’t want to seem like a loser to them bc I don’t have other friends that text,call or hang out with me. So the ppl from the Bible study would be like my only friends but I’m so confused idk what to do
@@aliyannabankole1727Well I feel like you should just approach them and befriend them. It doesn’t matter if they are your only friends. At least you’ll have friends that are believers of Jesus.
The loving Christ part is the part that always gives me sorrow. If I find someone and feel a connection, but then they reveal they don't have faith it takes the air out of my lungs and puts a weight on my shoulder.
After over 10 years of self isolation and utter reclusiveness due to my father’s passing I have committed my life to God. I have stepped out of my comfort zone and found a church. Got a men’s study Bible and started surrounding myself with scripture, attended an after hours dinner event at church, reached out to join a church group, making myself vulnerable and falling in love with life again. One small act of obedience has changed the trajectory of every aspect of my life. I will continue to make the effort to show others the same patience grace and understanding that I am just now realizing that God has shown me my entire life.
1) Touch Grass (go outside) know what’s real. 2) Stop isolating 3) Step into the light Side note: Associate with the lowly (examine if you’re operating in pride) My side note: also notice if you’re operating in shame. Pride and shame are both ways to disconnect from ourselves and ultimately Christ. Isolation is typically caused by either one or the other or perhaps you oscillate between both. Between the two is authenticity, humility, light and freedom.
reminder to everyone: just because you struggle with sin does not mean you are not a Christian. if you are actively trying to get better, that sin will not take you to hell. God is working in you constantly from the moment you receive Him to the day you die, because we can never be perfect in this life. strive for progress, not perfection. repentance is not always instant, many times it’s a process. ultimately it’s not your obedience that saves you, it’s your faith in Jesus that He died for your sins.
God has been a friend to me by speaking to me, correcting me in love and by keeping me safe. He has also protected my friends and family. By the grace of God, I am strengthened to do the same to the people around me as a sign of friendship.
Pushing away people first is definitely a defense mechanism of mine and it's so unhealthy. I'm a deep lover and I care deeply and genuinely so when someone takes that for granted it hurts me deeply.. and now I literally have a fear of being vulnerable and letting people close to me. But I want friends.. or at least 1 true friend
How has God been a friend to me? Well…. He listens to me all day everyday, He hangs out with me, He shows me how to do things, He encourages me to do good things, and, above all, He loves me so much. He cares so much about me that He, who is the God of the universe and can do whatever He wants, willingly chooses to spend all His time with me. He willingly chooses to take me in everyday and not criticize me but to show me his love and mercy. He’s like no other. I can’t describe it.
Honestly, God has been a good friend to me in more ways than I can count, but recently He has been a good friend to me by encouraging me in the truth of His Word. It had me going from feeling hopeless and damned to realizing the truth that through Christ I am Holy and saved! God is good indeed! Thanks Alex!
God has been a friend to me by loving me and caring for me at my lowest...even when I did things that weren't loving to Him. I can befriend others by being less judgmental and more kind.
God has been a great friend because He’s taken away my guilt from my past, like it says in Psalm 51-2,3,4, and how I befriended others is instead of just running away after church I just talk and listen
I worked out of town for the last four years, and all my friends moved away in those years, and now I’m unemployed, so I’m all out of friends. My pastor told me that I need to spend time with people my age since all the people I know at church are retired. I needed this message today
I have always kept faith and trust in you Lord Jesus. Even as I constantly struggle to provide groceries and basic necessities for my children both of my sons are autistic. Like most single parents things are hard on me. I’m constantly struggling to pay my rent struggling to buy groceries. I’m overwhelmed and now that I’m home schooling my sons, my hours to work are very limited. My health is also failing. I suffered a heart attack two years ago and battling lupus. Heavenly and merciful Father, I come in humble adoration please help me overcome my struggles. I have faith.
I have a lot of friends at church but they're all married with kids and we never hang out outside of church. I'm 29 and single with no kids. I was in a 8 year long relationship so from 19-27 I was somewhat isolated from most of my friends I grew up with and never made new ones. I really struggle to find friends to hang out with outside of work, church, or Jiu Jitsu.
Im a Christian and I tried to make friends at my job and that didn't turn out well at all, many are called few are chosen. The bible says Bad company corrupts good character!
@@yailinayala4341 when I was at my job, I tried to make friends just so I could bring them to Jesus, But it didn't work. It was a horrible experience for me, I didn't loose faith, neither did I disobey God, I kept being faithful to God. I warned people at my job that I was a Christian, but it seems like that made things worse I guess. Well things got so bad that I quit my job a few days ago, I was kind, I was humbled, I was especially quiet! And I showed extremely love and respect, but I still got treated terribly wrong, to the point to where two guys almost wanted to fight me.
Wow, Alex. Proud of you being vulnerable, honest and transparent to share your story about the relationship between you and a friend. You’re sharing a lot more and I appreciate it. We know that we aren’t perfect so there’s no need to hide our flaws because it creates a false picture of who are we. Now we don’t dwell on them but we do remind ourselves and others that no man/woman is perfect. The only perfect is Christ. I love it. Thank you, brotha. ❤❤❤❤
Thank you for sharing this. God loves me when I doubt, resist, and even withhold my love from Him. He still loves me. If I can remember that, it will help me offer that kind of love to others. It's painful but He is our comfort. Amazing God.
“How Great Thou Art” immediately came to mind after listening. He is the very best Friend we could ever have. The physical friends that I do have are all a part of The Body of Christ. And when I’m among others that God allows me to come in contact with Christ is a discussion. New people and new friends I will pray for.
God has been a great friend to me by guiding me in His truth and life and speaking to me about certain things, like this. I have been to prideful with certain “lowly”people to even interact with them and too insecure with certain “high” people to interact with them. God has shown me the confidence that there is in Him: The fact that He loves me (being so bad) and loves others, empowers me to know that I don’t have to worry about what people think of me if my friends are “lowly” people. And it makes me understand that God already loves me unconditionally, and gives me confidence to go up to “high” people.
if u already told them abt God, you planted the seed and the Holy Spirit will water it. (u did your part and at the right time maybe they will turn to Christ❤)
Wow, God convicted me with this one. Pride has been a problem for me, as he is bringing me out of legalism. I need to understand that being friends with sinners is not bad, and i definitely need to make some more christian friends
Saying something like "we should be friends with non-Christians -- we should be friends with sinners" seems to imply that non-Christians are sinners, but, like you said in this video, all people (non-Christians and Christians) are sinners. I don't think "sinners" is the right word because it's not really describing much. It's kind of like saying we should be friends with people. I think what sits better with me is hearing something like "we shouldn't be afraid to be friends with those who are different from us," which implies being friends with people who sin differently from myself (who carry different burdens and have different weaknesses than the ones I have). This way of phrasing it reminds me that I am no better than anyone else, and that I too am weak and am a sinner, and it makes me more open to being friends with different people
Psalms 23:4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.
Cool word, friends are so important to us as Christians. And the need to have non-Christian friends also so like you said, we can be the light to them. so many examples in the Bible for us. blessings to you and your family. Keep up the good work young brother.
God has been a friend to by being so understanding when I was having my ups and downs with him. This year I’ve also made it a goal to pour more into friendships with other Christians
I'm good at making "surface level" friends but I have almost little to no deep friendships. I am scared that people will reject me when they find out the "true me". Please pray for me that I may get rid of this obstacle in my life and start making deeper connections with people.
I deleted Snapchat. Because I found it hard to not go on it. I deleted it for a week and i could of gone back on it without using it without being toxic. But I left it deleted I wasn’t really texting anyone and I felt down and awful. Then I watched alexes last vid and downloaded it straight away and it helped a lot. I found out it’s ok to not speak to people all the time and focus on yourself and relationship with God. But it’s not ok to completely stop speaking to people for your own sake. Modiration is best in that situation don’t push people away completely because you need them and they might need you aswell.
I've deleted insta and Twitter for the sake of my spirituality but it seems that I'm being pushed by the Holy spirit to go there because I'm needed to be there and the fact that I don't wanna go, makes me feel like I'm afraid of that place but God called us to shine His light in the mold! I'll wait a few days and will download again but I think I'm ready now to go back there and reach more people. Blessed be The Almighty God!
Thank you Alex for always giving us questions to reflect on. I believe God has been a good friend to me in every aspect of my life. He's been there to listen when I cry or when im angry. He's pushed me outside my comfort zone for me to develop. He's loved me in ways that I cant even comprehend myself. I think the reason it's hard for me to make friends is because I too get scared when people get to close to me. Its hard for me to be vulnerable because I have been hurt by others. But I do know, we all do things to hurt people whether that's intentional or not, so I must give grace the same way God has given me grace. I have prayed on my struggle with vulnerability and was able to make a new friend at my church! The difficulty is everyone in my church grew up together so it is sometimes cliqued up and everyone is nice, but I don't think they think of meeting new friends because they all have each other. So just continue to pray that God opens my heart to new friends and new experiences
I go to a very biblically faithful and loving church, volunteer there, am in a Young Adults Small Group that meets every other week, and a mixed ages small group that meets every other week- and I have absolutely ZERO social life. I get along very well with everyone in these groups and we all chat and discuss life and the Word when we’re at our Bible studies, but actually getting people together to do things is like pulling teeth and I never hear from anyone. We’re all in our mid to late 20s, and most if not all of them have nine to fives. I work part-time service industry jobs. I just feel like they don’t have time or space for me in their life. It very much so feels like the time for making friends was in high school and if you haven’t done that and maintain those friendships, it’s just too late. People don’t really have time to fit into their schedule.
Thank you my dear brother for this video,the message,the teachings,everything in this video.God has been for me the greatest friend i could have,but not deserve to have. Jesus loves you❤ I love you❤
Sometimes we have to come out of comfort and when a young lady or gentlemen come of path start a conversation and allow holy Spirit in and he will do the rest.. We in a broken world so its hard making friends outside in the church. It takes time but it all willl fall in place
*I'm favoured only God knows how much I praise Him, $230k every 4weeks! I now have a big mansion and can now afford anything and also support God's work and the church.* ❤️ ❤️ ❤️
Only God knows how much grateful i am. After so much struggles I now own a new house and my family is happy once again everything is finally falling into place!!
I could relate to this video. I've been isloating myself out of shame and pride. I want to join a church so I can have community. There are so many churches to choose from. I got church hurt and im hesitant to make Christian friends.
My church pushed me away during covid as I couldn't wear a mask during covid. From an incident in childhood but noone asked or cared - such a hard few years of steely stares from those who I had served. I have had to forgive but don't know if it's the right place now.
I know I haven’t been the friendliest in a Christ matter. I also hurt my friends right before moving out of state. And God showed me because moving to a new state I have no friends now and it’s been a year.
I moved to Germany 4 months ago because my country's situation is not good.I found a youth Christian group here but I still don't know German that well to understand some teachings and I should learn to share the Gospel on German. I pray to God if it is his will to give me friends in school and outside of school.Because all others are mostly Muslims or Don't care about Jesus and really lead me to temptation and I go only with 2 Turks because they aren't too bad but still I don't have friends who are believers.I am still fighting with foul language and I am lukewarm but slowly with really small steps God is getting me out of that.I don't say I am perfect but still all of them want to use my kindness for them to "achieve" something. And really there are 2 dudes (a Turk and a German) that are messing with me and I don't know should I fight if the situation goes that far. But actually I don't care that much for them and I focus only on being obedient to God and to get closer to him.👍 God bless you all and never forget that Jesus Loves you. In the name of theFather,the Son and the Holy Spirit.Amen❤🕊️☦️✝️
I’ve Learnt A lot From This Video Thank You My Loving Father For Bringing Me To This. I Have Faith. Jesus Laid Down His Life For Us. God Has Become A Friend Through Saving Me And Showing Me What Good He Has As He Always Has My Back. He Is A Faithful God. Amen. 🙏🏻🪽✝️🙌🏻❤️
LOVE that you readjusted your statement from the last video posted.. God bless you! ❤️✨
I just moved to California a year ago and I still haven't made any friends. I found a youth group and a great church, but watching this video made me realize that I was being too prideful. there are people but I haven't been nurturing or investing in these relationships. I have begun to invite some of them over and talk to them maybe three weeks ago. It's going well.
Keep us updated please
Same but I’m super shy and it’s very hard for me to make friends, I stepped out of my comfort zone to attend a new church and go to bible study. I am met with lots of people my age and just don’t know how I go about to make friends with them. I feel like I’m prideful in a way to say they need to reach out to me bc I’m new, but they will never know I want to be friends with them if I don’t reach out to them first. I also don’t want to seem like a loser to them bc I don’t have other friends that text,call or hang out with me. So the ppl from the Bible study would be like my only friends but I’m so confused idk what to do
@@aliyannabankole1727Well I feel like you should just approach them and befriend them. It doesn’t matter if they are your only friends. At least you’ll have friends that are believers of Jesus.
finding someone that is genuine and relates to you and loves Christ almost feels like finding a diamond in a rough at times but they are out there
The loving Christ part is the part that always gives me sorrow. If I find someone and feel a connection, but then they reveal they don't have faith it takes the air out of my lungs and puts a weight on my shoulder.
So true !
After over 10 years of self isolation and utter reclusiveness due to my father’s passing I have committed my life to God. I have stepped out of my comfort zone and found a church. Got a men’s study Bible and started surrounding myself with scripture, attended an after hours dinner event at church, reached out to join a church group, making myself vulnerable and falling in love with life again.
One small act of obedience has changed the trajectory of every aspect of my life. I will continue to make the effort to show others the same patience grace and understanding that I am just now realizing that God has shown me my entire life.
Amazing!!! PRAISE GOD!
God is so Good. Getting baptized next weekend ❤
Amem!!! Praise the Lord!!!!
1) Touch Grass (go outside) know what’s real.
2) Stop isolating
3) Step into the light
Side note: Associate with the lowly (examine if you’re operating in pride)
My side note: also notice if you’re operating in shame. Pride and shame are both ways to disconnect from ourselves and ultimately Christ. Isolation is typically caused by either one or the other or perhaps you oscillate between both. Between the two is authenticity, humility, light and freedom.
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Jesus loves you more than anything!!! ❤️God bless you!
@1:56 “Wanted to push away the people in my life, before they had a chance to push me away.” I relate to that!
I've been pushed away so much that I close myself off at the sign someone might leave me.
@@KBowWow75 i hope you find people you can trust ❤️☀️🌈
reminder to everyone:
just because you struggle with sin does not mean you are not a Christian. if you are actively trying to get better, that sin will not take you to hell. God is working in you constantly from the moment you receive Him to the day you die, because we can never be perfect in this life. strive for progress, not perfection. repentance is not always instant, many times it’s a process. ultimately it’s not your obedience that saves you, it’s your faith in Jesus that He died for your sins.
God has been transforming me. I should stop isolating myself.
God has been a friend to me by speaking to me, correcting me in love and by keeping me safe. He has also protected my friends and family.
By the grace of God, I am strengthened to do the same to the people around me as a sign of friendship.
God has been a great friend to me and has still been there with me through it all and I thank him
Pushing away people first is definitely a defense mechanism of mine and it's so unhealthy. I'm a deep lover and I care deeply and genuinely so when someone takes that for granted it hurts me deeply.. and now I literally have a fear of being vulnerable and letting people close to me. But I want friends.. or at least 1 true friend
I feel you and this deeply.
So do I!
I relate so much too!! May God help us with this 🙏🏾✝️
@@AlohaAmie Yes. And give us freedom and joy to follow in His ways without these restrictive, obsessive thoughts. Blessings, Friend.
How has God been a friend to me? Well…. He listens to me all day everyday, He hangs out with me, He shows me how to do things, He encourages me to do good things, and, above all, He loves me so much. He cares so much about me that He, who is the God of the universe and can do whatever He wants, willingly chooses to spend all His time with me. He willingly chooses to take me in everyday and not criticize me but to show me his love and mercy. He’s like no other. I can’t describe it.
Being open to new friends
😊😊
Last night I prayed to God about making friends as a christian then the next day bam I get a notification of this video thank you Alex
Honestly, God has been a good friend to me in more ways than I can count, but recently He has been a good friend to me by encouraging me in the truth of His Word. It had me going from feeling hopeless and damned to realizing the truth that through Christ I am Holy and saved! God is good indeed! Thanks Alex!
God has been a friend to me by loving me and caring for me at my lowest...even when I did things that weren't loving to Him. I can befriend others by being less judgmental and more kind.
Removing pride❤
Jesus is an amazing Friend , I wish I could be better but that’s how He’s the greatest friend
Because He showers us in graces
God has been a great friend because He’s taken away my guilt from my past, like it says in Psalm 51-2,3,4, and how I befriended others is instead of just running away after church I just talk and listen
I worked out of town for the last four years, and all my friends moved away in those years, and now I’m unemployed, so I’m all out of friends. My pastor told me that I need to spend time with people my age since all the people I know at church are retired. I needed this message today
I have always kept faith and trust in you Lord Jesus. Even as I constantly struggle to provide groceries and basic necessities for my children both of my sons are autistic. Like most single parents things are hard on me. I’m constantly struggling to pay my rent struggling to buy groceries. I’m overwhelmed and now that I’m home schooling my sons, my hours to work are very limited. My health is also failing. I suffered a heart attack two years ago and battling lupus. Heavenly and merciful Father, I come in humble adoration please help me overcome my struggles. I have faith.
May the Lord be with you sis. He hears our cries and no doubt will he answer your prayers. Seek healing and dont be afraid to ask for help. ❤
I wish I could have a true friend 😢. I really need a friend who we can grow strong in God.
I have a lot of friends at church but they're all married with kids and we never hang out outside of church. I'm 29 and single with no kids. I was in a 8 year long relationship so from 19-27 I was somewhat isolated from most of my friends I grew up with and never made new ones. I really struggle to find friends to hang out with outside of work, church, or Jiu Jitsu.
I can relate.
I’m pretty shy, and I struggle with similar things. Remember to always put God first! Take your issues to Him and ask Him for advice.
Im a Christian and I tried to make friends at my job and that didn't turn out well at all, many are called few are chosen. The bible says Bad company corrupts good character!
Can you speak more on your experience ?
@@yailinayala4341 when I was at my job, I tried to make friends just so I could bring them to Jesus, But it didn't work. It was a horrible experience for me, I didn't loose faith, neither did I disobey God, I kept being faithful to God. I warned people at my job that I was a Christian, but it seems like that made things worse I guess. Well things got so bad that I quit my job a few days ago, I was kind, I was humbled, I was especially quiet! And I showed extremely love and respect, but I still got treated terribly wrong, to the point to where two guys almost wanted to fight me.
God has always and will always be my friend but I need to be his friend always
Humility over pride! I am NOTHING without Jesus!!
God has been a friend to me by showing me grace in ways I can't understand, I can be a friend to others by showing them grace and love as well.
Wow, Alex. Proud of you being vulnerable, honest and transparent to share your story about the relationship between you and a friend. You’re sharing a lot more and I appreciate it. We know that we aren’t perfect so there’s no need to hide our flaws because it creates a false picture of who are we. Now we don’t dwell on them but we do remind ourselves and others that no man/woman is perfect. The only perfect is Christ. I love it. Thank you, brotha. ❤❤❤❤
Thank you for sharing this. God loves me when I doubt, resist, and even withhold my love from Him. He still loves me.
If I can remember that, it will help me offer that kind of love to others. It's painful but He is our comfort. Amazing God.
God has been a good friend to me by constantly persuing me and I can be a good friend to others by not being selfish ❤
“How Great Thou Art” immediately came to mind after listening. He is the very best Friend we could ever have. The physical friends that I do have are all a part of The Body of Christ. And when I’m among others that God allows me to come in contact with Christ is a discussion. New people and new friends I will pray for.
God has been a great friend to me by guiding me in His truth and life and speaking to me about certain things, like this. I have been to prideful with certain “lowly”people to even interact with them and too insecure with certain “high” people to interact with them. God has shown me the confidence that there is in Him: The fact that He loves me (being so bad) and loves others, empowers me to know that I don’t have to worry about what people think of me if my friends are “lowly” people. And it makes me understand that God already loves me unconditionally, and gives me confidence to go up to “high” people.
what should I do about unrepentant friends? I want to be there for them but at the same time I want to guard my heart.
if u already told them abt God, you planted the seed and the Holy Spirit will water it. (u did your part and at the right time maybe they will turn to Christ❤)
Wow, God convicted me with this one. Pride has been a problem for me, as he is bringing me out of legalism. I need to understand that being friends with sinners is not bad, and i definitely need to make some more christian friends
I really liked that last video. I understood what you were trying to say. May the Holy Spirit guide you brother
Saying something like "we should be friends with non-Christians -- we should be friends with sinners" seems to imply that non-Christians are sinners, but, like you said in this video, all people (non-Christians and Christians) are sinners. I don't think "sinners" is the right word because it's not really describing much. It's kind of like saying we should be friends with people. I think what sits better with me is hearing something like "we shouldn't be afraid to be friends with those who are different from us," which implies being friends with people who sin differently from myself (who carry different burdens and have different weaknesses than the ones I have). This way of phrasing it reminds me that I am no better than anyone else, and that I too am weak and am a sinner, and it makes me more open to being friends with different people
Psalms 23:4
Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.
Cool word, friends are so important to us as Christians. And the need to have non-Christian friends also so like you said, we can be the light to them. so many examples in the Bible for us. blessings to you and your family. Keep up the good work young brother.
This also relates to introducing the gospel to friends who may not know who christ is
The problem is even people in church that I talk to instead of making me go closer to God they actually make me move away from God
Jesus Christ loves you!
Thank you man. Good video. Good word. May God bless you and keep you in all your ways. In Jesus’ mighty name, Amen!! ✝️
God has been a friend to by being so understanding when I was having my ups and downs with him. This year I’ve also made it a goal to pour more into friendships with other Christians
I'm good at making "surface level" friends but I have almost little to no deep friendships. I am scared that people will reject me when they find out the "true me". Please pray for me that I may get rid of this obstacle in my life and start making deeper connections with people.
Amen.
AMEN
I deleted Snapchat. Because I found it hard to not go on it. I deleted it for a week and i could of gone back on it without using it without being toxic. But I left it deleted I wasn’t really texting anyone and I felt down and awful. Then I watched alexes last vid and downloaded it straight away and it helped a lot. I found out it’s ok to not speak to people all the time and focus on yourself and relationship with God. But it’s not ok to completely stop speaking to people for your own sake. Modiration is best in that situation don’t push people away completely because you need them and they might need you aswell.
I've deleted insta and Twitter for the sake of my spirituality but it seems that I'm being pushed by the Holy spirit to go there because I'm needed to be there and the fact that I don't wanna go, makes me feel like I'm afraid of that place but God called us to shine His light in the mold! I'll wait a few days and will download again but I think I'm ready now to go back there and reach more people. Blessed be The Almighty God!
Thanks!
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I definitely needed this !!!
Thank you Alex for always giving us questions to reflect on. I believe God has been a good friend to me in every aspect of my life. He's been there to listen when I cry or when im angry. He's pushed me outside my comfort zone for me to develop. He's loved me in ways that I cant even comprehend myself. I think the reason it's hard for me to make friends is because I too get scared when people get to close to me. Its hard for me to be vulnerable because I have been hurt by others. But I do know, we all do things to hurt people whether that's intentional or not, so I must give grace the same way God has given me grace. I have prayed on my struggle with vulnerability and was able to make a new friend at my church! The difficulty is everyone in my church grew up together so it is sometimes cliqued up and everyone is nice, but I don't think they think of meeting new friends because they all have each other. So just continue to pray that God opens my heart to new friends and new experiences
I posted a comment on your second latest video and again I just wanted to say thanks for making this kind of content.
Thank you Alex for this message 🌿
I go to a very biblically faithful and loving church, volunteer there, am in a Young Adults Small Group that meets every other week, and a mixed ages small group that meets every other week- and I have absolutely ZERO social life. I get along very well with everyone in these groups and we all chat and discuss life and the Word when we’re at our Bible studies, but actually getting people together to do things is like pulling teeth and I never hear from anyone. We’re all in our mid to late 20s, and most if not all of them have nine to fives. I work part-time service industry jobs. I just feel like they don’t have time or space for me in their life.
It very much so feels like the time for making friends was in high school and if you haven’t done that and maintain those friendships, it’s just too late. People don’t really have time to fit into their schedule.
This is a great video, thank you. I needed this.
Your word is so amazing, it has made so much goodness in my life. Thank you for sharing!
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@12:03 John 15:13 I love that verse!
Proverbs 10:15
The rich man's wealth is his strong city: the destruction of the poor is their poverty.
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i spiritually understood what you meant by the other video. I think this video brought clarification! Best video yet !
Thank you my dear brother for this video,the message,the teachings,everything in this video.God has been for me the greatest friend i could have,but not deserve to have.
Jesus loves you❤
I love you❤
I imagine this video as an alternate book title: “The Hedgehogs Dilemma: A sin issue”
Great video bro 🙏🏽
Sometimes we have to come out of comfort and when a young lady or gentlemen come of path start a conversation and allow holy Spirit in and he will do the rest.. We in a broken world so its hard making friends outside in the church. It takes time but it all willl fall in place
*I'm favoured only God knows how much I praise Him, $230k every 4weeks! I now have a big mansion and can now afford anything and also support God's work and the church.* ❤️ ❤️ ❤️
Only God knows how much grateful i am. After so much struggles I now own a new house and my family is happy once again everything is finally falling into place!!
I'm 37 and have been looking for ways to be successful, please how??
Wow that's huge, how do you make that much monthly?
Thanks to my co-worker (Alex) who suggested Ms Maria Luisa Abrams.
She's a licensed broker in the states 🇺🇸
I could relate to this video. I've been isloating myself out of shame and pride. I want to join a church so I can have community. There are so many churches to choose from. I got church hurt and im hesitant to make Christian friends.
Uau. Este video tocou as entranhas mais profundas do meu coração.
Fez-me olhar para onde não queria
My church pushed me away during covid as I couldn't wear a mask during covid. From an incident in childhood but noone asked or cared - such a hard few years of steely stares from those who I had served. I have had to forgive but don't know if it's the right place now.
I know I haven’t been the friendliest in a Christ matter. I also hurt my friends right before moving out of state. And God showed me because moving to a new state I have no friends now and it’s been a year.
Finding and making christian friends at churches, has failed for me for years, even in university from 2012-2016.
I moved to Germany 4 months ago because my country's situation is not good.I found a youth Christian group here but I still don't know German that well to understand some teachings and I should learn to share the Gospel on German.
I pray to God if it is his will to give me friends in school and outside of school.Because all others are mostly Muslims or Don't care about Jesus and really lead me to temptation and I go only with 2 Turks because they aren't too bad but still I don't have friends who are believers.I am still fighting with foul language and I am lukewarm but slowly with really small steps God is getting me out of that.I don't say I am perfect but still all of them want to use my kindness for them to "achieve" something.
And really there are 2 dudes (a Turk and a German) that are messing with me and I don't know should I fight if the situation goes that far.
But actually I don't care that much for them and I focus only on being obedient to God and to get closer to him.👍
God bless you all and never forget that Jesus Loves you.
In the name of theFather,the Son and the Holy Spirit.Amen❤🕊️☦️✝️
Where are you in Germany? I live near Sarrebruck
@@loving_2B_a_life_designer I am near Stuttgart.The place is called Wildberg
Unfortunately I just had to isolate myself from 2 co workers who bully me daily. When God shows you who someone is believe him the first time.
Intro song is "Lone" by Kino
I push people away all the time 🙃
Fr and I love Jesus as well but I feel like I won’t relate to them it’s tuff 😪
I tend to isolate myself out fear also will people actually like me this also there is fear there I kinda do anxious attachment
Thank you for fixing alex, sometimes He isolates us for a reason. It is lonely and not always intentional.
I hope u r not living in condemnation or anyone but thank you for this video. Isn't there a difference between friendship and fellowship?
The Lord isolated from those friends 😭
**3 Ways to make friends as Christians
Feels like a friendlier title imo lol
I love you Alex Wilson!
I’ve Learnt A lot From This Video Thank You My Loving Father For Bringing Me To This. I Have Faith. Jesus Laid Down His Life For Us. God Has Become A Friend Through Saving Me And Showing Me What Good He Has As He Always Has My Back. He Is A Faithful God. Amen. 🙏🏻🪽✝️🙌🏻❤️