It's really hard fighting temptation at my age.
I try, but sometimes I just fall into certain things.
I'm happy that some of my friends find me influential.
But I know there are tons of things I have to work on.
I'm very blessed to have a very great amount of friends.
But that's not always a good thing.
Sometimes people excpect things from me, because I am one of the few black people in my school.
I have friends in most cliques at my school.
That's not always a good thing.
People come to me for advice alot of times, but sometimes I find myself not having a friend influential enough to ask for advice.
The only people who can seem to relate to my problems are not trying to improve or like get better.
I really don't know how to pray to God to help me with this probblem.
Any help?
p.s. PLEASE don't tell me to turn to my parents...





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I didn't even talk to Sami anymore because I knew she was going to get me to go. I felt like I needed to change before I accepted Christ or even went to church. She begged me to go and I went a little later and finally accepted Christ. I changed schools, left all my friends, all the parties stopped, everything that I knew about was gone. But I knew that was what I had to do. Now, I am a strong Christian, who still makes mistakes, (like everyone) but I am 642-355 exam a lot better off now than I was. Im realizing that it is my parents turn. My dad isn't a bad person, he just makes bad choices. Its so hard to keep my relationship with the Lord strong when I have two non-Christians around me doing things that aren't acceptable. I have two half brothers that I am not supposed to know 642-061 exam about and I want to find them. My dad won't tell me anything about them and I am struggling with what to do. I just want my family in heaven and not in hell where they could end up if they don't get their lives together. Please just pray for my family. Pray for my brothers who I do not know yet, and my parents, that they would realize what they are 70-237 exam doing and come to know the Lord. Pray that I can be an example for them and show them what God can do in someones life. Thank you so much for all your prayers.
I agree with his_child_shay, you just talk to God like you are talking to one of your friends. Anything that you feel you can tell him. I am much older than you but I teach the children in my youth group that when it comes to praying to God that you don't have to close your eyes or even get on your knees all the time. I also teach them that there are no magic words when it comes to God. God knows your heart and He'll be there when NOONE else will. You can trust Him with anything because God won't turn His back on you or run and tell other people what you told Him. He'll ALWAYS be there but you have to make the first move by asking Him to be a part of your life. I also think it's a blessing for you to be an influence to others but with leadership comes responsibility. One word of advice to you ( if you don't mind), be careful of the advice that you give to others. I use to give advice to my friends when I was younger too but now that I have a relationship with God I find it harder to do without praying first.
well talk to God like you talking to a regular person. You gotta a lot friends and if people love to hang around you that usually means you're a leader. Especially, if the always come to you for advice. Thats how i am, i am a real cool person. I use to feel like that, sometimes like i feel like sometimes i am being sucked into doing stuff thats not meant for me to do.
but i tell ya what, you can email me or message @ skhnaegurl@yahoo.com
how old r u?.....I'm 13, and I totally understand! I'm one of 13 black students at my school, and I feel almost the exact same things as you. So, first of all, know you are not alone!!!! Second it really is hard to pray to God. I found that writing a letter, poem, or rap is a lot easier. Just write all your feelings, with God in mind. If you try, I promise He will hear you out and help you through all things. Third, listen to Help me Believe and Hold me Now, both by Kirk Franklin......I know this probably isn't the best advice, sorry, but I really hope things work out for you
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