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well i will start from the very beginning
I switched schools this year.. from my old town to a city 20 mins away from my last school. so i dont know anyone. i felt led to go to this new school and i wasnt sure why, but then i got enrolled in a co-op program which led to me working in my church all day for an entire semester... and i know God wanted that.
but here is my problem:
i havent felt led back out. lol. and the people at this new school are completely Godless... i havent met one person who isnt all about booze drugs or sex. and im finding it hard to stand my ground as a Christian.
So now its your part if you would offer any advice it would be greatly appreciated.
God bless
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My best advice is to focus on... school.
No, seriously. Too many people are way too focused on the social aspect of "going to school." You're there for one reason and one reason only: to get an education. Focus on that and let the chips fall where they may. You may actually become more educated hanging out with people who aren't like you, and, as a bonus, you'd be modelling Christ in so doing.
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Well, maybe God put you there for the very reason that it's a Godless school. I know that's a pretty big task, but maybe it's the truth. Basically, I can just say to pray for your classmates, and keep looking for others who agree with you.
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Originally Posted by Nate My best advice is to focus on... school.
No, seriously. Too many people are way too focused on the social aspect of "going to school." You're there for one reason and one reason only: to get an education. Focus on that and let the chips fall where they may. You may actually become more educated hanging out with people who aren't like you, and, as a bonus, you'd be modelling Christ in so doing.
I'd have to disagree a little bit. There is a social aspect to 'going to school' whether you try to make it that way or not. I mean sure, you can run home after school without talking to anyone, but there's a lot of downtime and other times to talk to people (before school, lunch, after school, between classes, ect.) and just focusing on school and brushing other people off I don't know how well that would work.
I'd have to agree with Jaycarrfan. You're there for a reason, and a big reason could be to reach out to this 'godless' school. Keep praying and looking for oppertunities to share your faith. Maybe not even in obvious ways, it can even just be being a good role model and people will start to take notice. If you stand firm for what you believe, it will attract attention, and you can use that in a positive way.
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Obviously there is a social aspect of going to school but I have to aggree that the resaon you go to school is to get an education.
This said I understand the difficulty in being surrounded by people with a radically different set of morals to you. Its easy for others to say, "well thats great you can show your friends the good news of Jesus.." which is absolutly true but when you say your "having trouble standing your ground" it seems theres a deeper issue at stake.
I would suggest find someone or some people who you can talk to an have encourage you in your faith. Its hard when you dont recieve any acknoledgement that what your doing is the right thing to realise that you actually are. Encouragement can be taken for granted but at the right time is a huge blessing.
Also spend time in working at your relationship with God, pray often and just spend time reflecting on the things you believe. I also think if you are feeling that your being tempted then decide on some boundaries that you vow to stand firm to and dont budge.
Hope you got something out of that.
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Originally Posted by Vespertine Its easy for others to say, "well thats great you can show your friends the good news of Jesus.." which is absolutly true but when you say your "having trouble standing your ground" it seems theres a deeper issue at stake.
I would suggest find someone or some people who you can talk to an have encourage you in your faith. Its hard when you dont recieve any acknoledgement that what your doing is the right thing to realise that you actually are. Encouragement can be taken for granted but at the right time is a huge blessing.
Also spend time in working at your relationship with God, pray often and just spend time reflecting on the things you believe. I also think if you are feeling that your being tempted then decide on some boundaries that you vow to stand firm to and dont budge.
That's a good point, and some good advice. If you can find someone that you can talk & share with that would definitely help. And he's also right in the fact that you should have some set boundaries. It's easier to bend the rules before the rules are really set (if you know what I mean). I know if I go into a situation saying "this is the point where I stop" it's easier to stay out of a sticky situation then going into it with "I'll stop when I feel uncomfortable" because sometimes it might be too late. I hope that makes sense.