i'm in a little bit of a confused state right now...and sorry, this entry might get a little long. it has been a couple months since i have returned to my old church...i had left because of bad relations with some of the other members. i realized that coming back....things would be different..and others would have grown stronger in friendship and i was "left behind". i have cleared the air with everyone except one person who refuses to even speak to me...which i am still praying for. i have tried to involve myself in events and retreats so that i can praise my Father with fellow church members...and keep growing in my relationship with God and church memebers. but everything i do...i seem to be the odd ball...i'm over being bitter and discouraged...but i am easily sad. i see everyone in their own groups and i am left to flutter around and try and get to know everyone all at the same time. in a way maybe it's a good thing that i am not a victim to a clique...but when it doesnt seem like others care that i'm around...that makes me a little sad. i dont know what to think......
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dont know what to think
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William Nunn
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Well, for one, if these truly are your brothers and sisters in Christ, they shouldn't be leaving you out. If they are just resentful of you or are adamant about not letting you into their "cliques", then perhaps you need to find a new church with members who have a Christian love for each other.
Perhaps though, you are overreacting. I can't say for sure obviously since I am not there, but many times when I've felt left out it's because I expected too much too soon. If you are new to a group or getting re-acquainted, it can take a while to really feel that you are a part of it, and for them to be really comfortable with you. If that's the case, then praying, continuing fellowship, and simply being a good Christian friend is the best approach.
And really you shouldn't feel like you should have to involve yourself primarily with one clique in your church. There really shouldn't be cliques, we as Christians are our own clique and no Christian should be excluded.
Perhaps though, you are overreacting. I can't say for sure obviously since I am not there, but many times when I've felt left out it's because I expected too much too soon. If you are new to a group or getting re-acquainted, it can take a while to really feel that you are a part of it, and for them to be really comfortable with you. If that's the case, then praying, continuing fellowship, and simply being a good Christian friend is the best approach.
And really you shouldn't feel like you should have to involve yourself primarily with one clique in your church. There really shouldn't be cliques, we as Christians are our own clique and no Christian should be excluded.
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