Difficulty Being Christian

[bookofkittehs]

I am fifteen years old and am a Christian, but I haven't always been. Only in probably the last 8-9 months or so have I considered myself one. I have grown up in a family where no one else is a Christian. My grandparents are, but I don't really see them very much and I don't really get to talk to them about it. Because of this, I often find it difficult to be a Christian. I feel alone and like I'm doing something different than everyone around me and have no support for it. I don't have a church to go to, though it's one of the things I desire more than pretty much anything.
I have a lot of friends, but only one of them is a Christian. I consider her my best friend, and I talk to her about this stuff when I can. She tries to help me, but there's only so much she can do and she has a busy schedule so it's hard for to find time to teach me about things or read the bible with me or whatever. Recently, she has said that I need to have more Christian friends. I don't know how to do that. I have always been terrible at starting conversations, especially with people I don't know. There's only so much she can do and I don't want her to feel like she has too much pressure on her to help me, so I found this website to see if I could find some answers or just some help in general. Maybe I'll find someone here who can be a sort of friend to help guide me. I'm looking for the right path, and I need help following it.
I don't really know what to expect from this... I guess if you want to reply, then just say whatever you think is good. I'm not really looking for anything in specific. I will be thankful for any help I can get. I'll be checking back to see what I can get from here. Thanks.

 

[MadamImAdaminChrist]

There have to be teen groups at all the local churches, especially evangelical/megachurches which have strong followings and robust offerings. I would look online if your friend does not have an "in" with any of them.

Just start showing up to them. That's what I would do. See what happens, don't force anything, don't panic if things don't happen RIGHT away.

 

[bookofkittehs]

I don't really know how to do that though... I'm scared to just go on my own, plus I would have to find some sort of transportation on my own.

 

[1watchman]

At your age you should not be venturing out to any unknown groups except with an adult relative, for there are bad influences in some so-called church groups. If your parents are not involved, and there are no adult relatives near, then maybe the Christian parents of a truly good friend will take you with them to a church group.

Pray to God to lead you, keep you, and teach you! Read your Bible daily, beginning with the Gospel by John and I recommend you take note of John 14 especially, for that is where the Lord first spoke to me to awaken me to Him.

 

[chapmic]

Praying for you, God will make a way for you to fellowship! Stay in there and take it one day at a time. Don't worry!

 

[Mediaeval]

If you can't go to church, there is an endless supply of sermons and such available via the internet. They vary in quality, though. Studying your Bible will help you be better equipped to distinguish truth from error. I just finished a book that is devotional in character, practical, and cheering, one that I would recommend to a friend: https://archive.org/details/sermonspreached05maurgoog

 

[1watchman]

As also mentioned above, book, you might like to see some sound ministry online like at www.biblecounsel.net to learn some things about what God intends for His testimony in the world. One can learn and grow in faith by good ministry at home, until one might be able to find a sound church place. Look up always and keep reading God's Word.

 

[bookofkittehs]

Thanks guys. I'll check out the links and see what I can find. I'm not really sure why, but I've actually been feeling better these last few days, both in regards to this topic and just life in general.