At school it is really hard because none of my friends are Christian. I’ve tried talking about God or inviting people to youth, but they mostly just quickly change the subject. I don’t want to leave my friends, but how can I keep a relationship with God when I have almost no Christian friends.

When you became a Christian, God gave you the wonderful gift of His Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit seals (secures, protects- Eph 1:13) us in Christ so that we do not fall away. It is not Christian friends that keep you in Christ- it is the Holy Spirit. Keep seeking Jesus and you can have confidence that the Holy Spirit will refresh you and bless your walk and keep you in Christ- even if you are not surrounded by other believers. Personally, I did not have Christian friends until I was done High School. If you want to talk more about my own journey through this, I would love to chat :)

Secondly, though: Good job! How encouraging it is for my heart to hear that you are seeking the glorify the Lord and love your friends by sharing Jesus with them. Keep it up! I know it can be discouraging, but just remember: It’s not your job to convince them. You get to share Jesus with them, help answer questions and break down boundaries that might be keeping them away from understanding the gospel, but ultimately they are blind. Read 2 Corinthians 4:4-10. This passage explains how Satan has blinded people in our world. Pray that God will give spiritual “sight” to your friends, so that they can see Jesus clearly. 1 Corinthians 1:18 talks about how the gospel seems like foolishness to those who are still blinded by satan- it takes God’s supernatural work to help them understand. Keep praying for them and sharing Jesus with them! Persevere! Know that even if they do not come to Jesus now, your love in their life and your testimony may come in to play later on as the Lord works in their hearts. 

What is more, in your sharing Jesus with your friends, you are being obedient to the Lord’s command to make disciples (matt 28). God loves your obedience and the way you are showing Him love through sharing!