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I am disappointed (again), with myself and others. I've been a christian for 11 years and still struggle with some of the same things. God is working in my life and I know he's not finished with me yet, but I really don't like some of the struggles I still have.
Before, I became a Christian I was disappointed with people who I thought were my friends. Hence, I stopped trusting people. After finding Jesus my outlook changed and I started trusting people again, however I'm finding out that people are the same whether they are christian or not. I say that because christians are phonies just like non-christians.
I'm finding out that my christian circle of friends are not really friends. They pretend to be friends by smiling and trying to sound interested in you, but they are only interested in themselves. If you have something they want, then they will hang out with you but if you have nothing to offer them, then they don't want anything to do with you.
I was blown away when I saw clicks among our church. They say they are not a click, they just have alot in common. Really?? Jesus accepted everyone. He taught His followers to love one another as he loves us. Jesus called his followers friends. Shouldn't Christians be following his example? Yes, I know we all need work and it's a process we all go through. We will never be perfect, but it is sad that Christians act like non-Christians.
As you can tell I'm acting like a non-christian myself by venting to you. My husband is more laid back it doesn't bother him that we don't have friends, but it bothers me. I feel guilty when I vent to my husband and now to you. We've tried different churches, but our Pastor is a great teacher. Besides, we can't keep running away. Is it wrong, or selfish of me to want to have friends? Any thoughts?
Thanks for listening!
Before, I became a Christian I was disappointed with people who I thought were my friends. Hence, I stopped trusting people. After finding Jesus my outlook changed and I started trusting people again, however I'm finding out that people are the same whether they are christian or not. I say that because christians are phonies just like non-christians.
I'm finding out that my christian circle of friends are not really friends. They pretend to be friends by smiling and trying to sound interested in you, but they are only interested in themselves. If you have something they want, then they will hang out with you but if you have nothing to offer them, then they don't want anything to do with you.
I was blown away when I saw clicks among our church. They say they are not a click, they just have alot in common. Really?? Jesus accepted everyone. He taught His followers to love one another as he loves us. Jesus called his followers friends. Shouldn't Christians be following his example? Yes, I know we all need work and it's a process we all go through. We will never be perfect, but it is sad that Christians act like non-Christians.
As you can tell I'm acting like a non-christian myself by venting to you. My husband is more laid back it doesn't bother him that we don't have friends, but it bothers me. I feel guilty when I vent to my husband and now to you. We've tried different churches, but our Pastor is a great teacher. Besides, we can't keep running away. Is it wrong, or selfish of me to want to have friends? Any thoughts?
Thanks for listening!