Anyone else struggling to make Godly friendships or its just me?
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- Опубликовано: 11 сен 2024
- Likeeeee why is it so hard to find God-fearing, Christ-following people to be friends with nowadays?? Ya girl is struggling in this area and it's definitely a prayer point. What has your experience been in making Godly friendships?
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The struggle is real 😓. I am so proud of you opening up about this and wanting Christian friendships and acknowledging the need for those friendships. Maybe trying different churches where there are more people your age. Difficult… yes but you are so brave at ‘putting yourself out there’. 🙏’s for lots of godly friends for you. God will give you the desires of your heart ❤️
Thank you so much! ✨ The struggle is real indeed but I believe God will provide 🙌🏿 I appreciate your kind words and prayers 💕
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The silence means that you're not alone with how you feel😉😂. On a serious note though: it's harder to make friends when you're older / out of the school environment. Talking about school, don't know if there's a university in your area. If so, might be a long shot, but see if they have a Christian Club. Check out whatever events they have going on...might meet post-grad students who are Christian, and closer to your age☘️
Haha thanks for your comment Lila ✨ I actually haven't considered that, its a great idea! Thank you 🙏🏿
That’s because people are so worldly and carnal minded instead of being holy with a spiritual mind. 💯
Thats unfortunately so true 😢
I'm waiting for the advice😅, girl you are not alone, i keep them as casual friends, i find it so difficult to deepen my relationship with them. Its a lonely journey for sure but i feel so blessed to know Christ and receive Christ as my lord and saviour that i find and peace and solice in that.
Amen! Jesus really does fill my cup when the journey feel lonely 🙌🏿 But I pray that we will send some good, genuine, Godly friends our way so we don't have to do this walk alone ✨
Thank God, there's that joy in your face, meaning you have won.The last time I watched your video, you were new in your new location.I am very happy for you that you are firm in your keeping your faith.The one that called you is able to keep you to the end.Remain blessed.
Thank you so much, God bless!
Hello Tolu, discovering your channel through this video and I actually can relate to your story. A bit more than a year ago, I left my family, friends, job and country (France) to move to Spain (Madrid) at 34 years old... As soon as I arrived to Spain, I started going to church (I go to Hillsong where I used to go in France as well). In parallel, I also asked to join a Connect group so I could socialize instead of fleeing church as soon as the service is over 😂. A bit more than 4 months after arriving to Madrid, I finally joined a Connect group but got disappointed when I found out it was 100% feminine as I had a strong desire to join a mixed group so I could open my circle and perhaps find a Godly man. But guess what? God knows better what we need so I prayed over it, accepted to join the group and I can tell it's the best thing that ever happened to me in Spain as the girls from my group are kind, I have a lot of fun with them, we encourage each other in our faith, support each other in the highs and lows and eventually built strong friendships. So really, the match was perfect in my case and they basically did it based on my age, location, relationship status and if you don't speak the local language, they normally make sure you can join an English speaking group. So maybe check if there's a similar church in Mexico and happy to answer your questions if you want to exchange on some tips while living abroad and etc. Have you also maybe checked if there are Christian RUclipsrs/Instagramers/TikTokers who live in the same location as you? In the meantime I'll pray for you so you can find Godly friends who share similar interests and same values 🙏🏾 Take care of you and God bless you!
Aw thank you for sharing! That's such a beautiful testimony and perfect example of how God will sometimes not give us what we want but exactly what we need!! 🙌🏿 Thank you so much for your prayers, they're so appreciated!!I haven't done much scoping for Christian influencers in my area but its a good idea!
Amen sister let's keep fighting that good fight :)
I feel you.. I live in the middle east. At my work place there aren't any Christians I have met. The division here is on community lines.
I have always struggled with friendship, and the only place I find acceptance is in church and among real believers.
One thing to encourage you is that Jesus is with us always, and he will not let you pass through more than what you can bear.
It would be good to find an English speaking church... Are you sure there aren't any at all, even if it means a bit of travel?
Thank you for your encouragement !🙏🏿 I have found an English speaking church, it's just that there's not many folks my age. But I trust that God can provide even in this area too! I pray that you're able to find some Godly community soon ✨
@@tolutalksfaith thanks... :) I'm sorry I didn't catch that in your video, that you do have a church.
We do have a great church community here... Every week when I go to church it fills me for the week. Plus the fellowship out side of church, small groups. It keeps us quite busy! I do wish I was closer on a one to one basis with some other women, to move to a deeper level of fellowship. But, that's not a prerequisite for Christian living and as you say, the Lord will provide as we need. :)
At work I am the only Christian, but God sends us where he needs us!
Girl, I'm right there with you.
Something that's helping me in the meantime is joining online Bible studies. That way the connection I'm looking for is partially being met online as I look for Godly community in person.
Have you tried looking for online community / Facebook groups etc?
Thank you for your comment! This is a great idea; I have tried some online groups which weren't really for me but I will continue to look and explore this🙏🏿
@@tolutalksfaith your welcome ... I haven't found a great fit yet myself but I allow each group to help me get clearer on what I'm looking for as I continue my search ❤️
I recently just prayed about it and then I let go and let God.
I love it! And Im sure God will do what He does✨
Hi Tulu!:)
I am visiting there on Wednesday- Sunday June 26-30
Honestly just looking for blacks that have visited or lived in Mexico.
I respect you as a Christian and person that moved to Mexico.
Look forward to hearing from you on places to go:)
Whew I felt you in every part of this video. I am newer in the faith and I struggle with the relationships I currently have and trying to make new ones. I have started a women’s group at church so that has been very nice but outside of that I struggle with the friends I currently have. I love them but I deff can see how their ways of thinking don’t align and have to pray about how to navigate those relationships especially since I am newer I don’t want to be tempted or seen judgement.
It is definitely a struggle! But im so encouraged by the fact that you started a women's group, I think thats a great way to get to know other like-minded women 🙌🏿
@@tolutalksfaith yes it has been so amazing. And helps to have that accountability!
More than any other group of ppl, it’s been Christians that make me feel like trash. All the gossiping, being ostracized, excluded. I’m not comparing myself to anyone but the way I’m treated by other christians, makes me not want to be one….. I gre up with an atheist single mom and the rest of my extended family was Christian and they HATED my mom and I even though I was a child. I always thought it’s because we were atheist and they were Christian. But as and adult coming to Christ myself, they still treat me like that. And I’ve noticed in my own life ppl that don’t know me of my family of origin at all, different churches different cities, they do the same thing: treat me like t some weird outsider then when I mess up like any other human they gossip and ostracize. I am hyper judged and hated. I don’t know if I can be Christian if I have to be so completely alone. I am dealing with far too much alone and at 34 I don’t see my life going anywhere. I wish I had just done stupid things and lived more more if I was going to be so harshly judged and isolated anyway. The only friends I’ve made in church were ppl who didn’t really care about me. Literally in and out of my life back to ostracizing me gossiping. I’ve never really had real friends. Sounds like you have and do, maybe lean on those still even if long distance. That’s something god hasn’t yet ever given me and it hurts alot
Thank you for sharing this and I am so sorry to hear that this has been your experience. If only our deciding to believe in and follow Jesus would automatically transform us into being like Him but unfortunately there is still so much brokenness and humanity that gets in the way of Christ's love within us. From your username Im assuming you already know that you are HIS and so infinitely loved by Him! He loves you and is the ONLY one with the power or authority to judge you in any way that matters. I hope your experiences don't change the way you see Jesus and I pray that He will send you some genuine and accepting friends to walk alongside you 🙏🏿
I can relate to all that you have said.
Glad Im not the only one! I pray you are able to find some Godly community soon enough ✨
@@tolutalksfaith thanks. I wish you the same
You should consider starting an online/in-person bible study
Im thinking/praying about it!
Your sister is there, did you hear before leaving your bethel,if your faith will be adversely affected go back to your bethel.remember Naomi left Jerusalem (house of bread) to a strange land and paid a big penalty.put your self in neutral and ask for mercy
🙏🏿🙏🏿
One thing I'd recommend is finding out from people in the comments where they're currently located in videos that talk about Christian friendships
I've tried this before sadly most people aren't in South Africa and if they are they're in another province (state)
But it just might be something that leads you to a new Christian bestie 🤍
Aw that's a sweet idea! Thanks for suggesting✨