Once somebody decides to become a Christian, what is next?
Originally posted by Mandy
Do you have any Christian friends?
Originally posted by soulsisterclaire
This may be a little off topic...
Seeing that some of you said to surround yourself with other Christians, I would like to ask you all to pray for me.
I have a mild case of supposed "social anxiety disorder" in other words strangers and people I do not know scare me. I don't go to weddings, parties, and things of that nature because of this. I was always real shy. One reason I LOVE online forums. I don't have to meet anybody face to face. That would scare me too much.
Anyway, pray that when I do find a church that I like that I will not be afraid to mingle with the people there, this has always been the reason I stopped going to church. Fear of not belonging has something to do with it. I really think this has hindered my walk with God.
Originally posted by soulsisterclaire
I do not have any Christian friends in "real" life. I do have some here on the internet in various forums though.
I am glad that I am not the only one that feels this way, thanks for making me not feel so weird.
Originally posted by Da Berkshire Massive
Hi SSC, I too am very shy just like you. I find it extremely difficult to interact with people I don't know- I get extremely shy, self conscious and clam up- I just don't know what to say to people unless I know them really well.
For instance, when I joined the young adults group at church in August, with the exception of a couple of people, most of them I didn't know and only now am I getting really friendly and able to be relaxed and chat easily to them. It's getting over those barriers.
Outside of church I tend only to make a couple of friends that I really get on with- I never mange to get very friendly with most people- I am just too shy and don't know what to say to them.
Originally posted by soulsisterclaire
It is so nice to know that I am not alone.
May I consider you all my Christian friends now?
Originally posted by StogusMaximus
Come here. Take that.