I Need Help Finding A Church Group

[nb408]

If the bible clearly states that it's important to have christian friends (body of Christ), to renew your mind (read the bible), and pray (have a personal relationship with Jesus). I have a problem. I don't have any christian friends. Well it's as easy as just going to church regularly right? About 1 month ago I found 2 great churches however, I went to the college groups each three times and gave up because I still didn't know anybody their. They were both really big meetups with a lot of people all around my age. I'm 21 years old and I'm still kind of awkward and shy so it took a lot of courage for me to go alone. Now I just feel shot. I guess I just need some encouragment right now as to if I should go back or not. To be honest one of the main reasons I went was because I was hoping to meet a future girlfriend their and there were a lot of pretty woman my age their. I can't help it, I just really want a girlfriend. Sometimes I just feel like I'm not good enough to have christian friends and that I'm just not ready yet.

 

[Tess]

Firstly, never say you're not good enough for anything, of course you are good enough! You deserve a great group of supportive friends and I'm sure you'll find some, you just have to put yourself out there

I think it's definitely worth going back and trying again. There's nothing like a group of friends who can relate to what you're going through. It can be difficult meeting new people but if you put the time in, you'll build a friendship.

Lastly, I would just say that trying to meet a girlfriend isn't the best motivation for going to a church group or for meeting new friends, but then again you knew that already didn't you?

 

[ErikaChristine]

Hi! I think that you've written the exact post I've been trying to write for a while! I also don't have any Christian friends in which to share experiences and grow in faith with.

I tried going to a youth group at a Church a few years back, but it was big and overwhelming so it already so it was hard for a shy person like me to fit in which was definitely a blow and I gave up for a long time. I now realize that I didn't give my search a good enough shot. I think I'm going to give it another go as well. Friendship takes a lot of effort on both sides; it's not just going to land in our laps. You are definitely good enough and there are definitely people out there that would be happy to get to know you (even if it's just here over the internet for now!)

I apologize, I wish I had some really good and quick advice to give you. But in a way, it's nice to know that we're not alone. All the best!