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I want to be a person in this community who helps more, instead of passively interacting now and then when I have an issue.
I used this forum a long time ago when I was at a seriously low point in my life. I posted a few topics and got some help that I really appreciated, and I'm glad to say (after only 6 months, wow it's felt so long) that I'm feeling much better and have been doing much better. Now, I feel like I'm at a place where I should really be doing things for God.
Of course there are things I still need to change and improve about myself, yes, however I really feel like it is time for me to start taking action. When I was in need, I was surprised when people not much older than me came and gave me advice that sounded like it was coming from someone so seasoned as a christian. I am 15 years old, and I know that still makes me sort of a baby - even by teenager standards - but there's so much I feel like I could be doing that I'm not! I feel like I'm not contributing to God's kingdom. I don't know how to approach people at my school, and I barely know how to help on here.
That's a hard thing for me to say. I was raised in a christian home - I know all the big stories and themes and I know "what to say." Part of me feels like this still isn't good enough. I've been trying to memorize the book of Proverbs in bits and pieces, which has helped me personally, but I don't know how to show this to others that need it without sounding "judgy" for lack of a better word.
So, I guess, how do you suggest I go about becoming more confident in what I know? How can I help on here?
And, those of you on here that did help me, thank you very much. You have no idea how much you helped me - you probably don't even remember that you did haha. Thank you all. This community is so great. Sorry for the wall of texts
I used this forum a long time ago when I was at a seriously low point in my life. I posted a few topics and got some help that I really appreciated, and I'm glad to say (after only 6 months, wow it's felt so long) that I'm feeling much better and have been doing much better. Now, I feel like I'm at a place where I should really be doing things for God.
Of course there are things I still need to change and improve about myself, yes, however I really feel like it is time for me to start taking action. When I was in need, I was surprised when people not much older than me came and gave me advice that sounded like it was coming from someone so seasoned as a christian. I am 15 years old, and I know that still makes me sort of a baby - even by teenager standards - but there's so much I feel like I could be doing that I'm not! I feel like I'm not contributing to God's kingdom. I don't know how to approach people at my school, and I barely know how to help on here.
That's a hard thing for me to say. I was raised in a christian home - I know all the big stories and themes and I know "what to say." Part of me feels like this still isn't good enough. I've been trying to memorize the book of Proverbs in bits and pieces, which has helped me personally, but I don't know how to show this to others that need it without sounding "judgy" for lack of a better word.
So, I guess, how do you suggest I go about becoming more confident in what I know? How can I help on here?
And, those of you on here that did help me, thank you very much. You have no idea how much you helped me - you probably don't even remember that you did haha. Thank you all. This community is so great. Sorry for the wall of texts