Research has shown that a study did on Christian college students had some surprising turnouts. Imagine this: If 10 church-going students started going to university, 7 out of 10 will quit going to church by the time the year ends. That’s crazy! 7 out of 10! As a student who still attends church, I know I’m lucky to have such strong faith in God. Because everywhere you go in university, there is negativity towards Christianity. There is always something you have to do Sunday morning! Plans that you can attend! Your fellow classmates might even pressure you to “join in the fun”. Problem is, sometimes going to church & prayer time is sacrificed because of it. So the big question is….. How not to lose the faith?
How do I become a outsider? Be that geeky church kid? Well, its simple yet hard. But with a few of some of my tips that have bee working for me, I think you’ll be able to get through it.
- Make church a priority. Sure, this one may seem like a no-brainer, but its actually quite a challenge at times. I mean look! The volleyball tryouts are Sunday morning! No! Resist the urge to give in. On your schedule, prioritize church.
- Hang out with your Christian friends! Hey, I’m not saying never hang out with non-Christian people, but I’m saying keep those church friends of your’s close! If they are also going to university or college, make it a priority to go to church with them. By doing this, you’ll go to church knowing that you can’t let a friend down. And if there not in university/college, make a prayer group time! Spend time with them! They will lead you closer to Jesus.
- Stay away from things that won’t lead you to Jesus. This is where it gets big, real, and raw fast. Those college kids that talk bad and don’t care about things that matter to you? Yeah, don’t hang out with them. To be more specific the college kids that have parties, get drunk, have sex with multiple people, etc. Don’t deserve to have you in their life. And you deserve better. So stay away from that kind of crap that will bring you away from Jesus. Stay away from online things that will keep you away from church, or will waste time that could have been spent praying or doing No. 2 on the list.
- Make yourself a prayer routine. Wether doing this in the morning or at night works for you, make yourself a time to prayer, meditate with God, do bible study etc. This is your time with Jesus! And by staying close to him, you will be able to keep the faith.
Now, I have a few more things that I could add to the list, but since the list is really in depth, I think you get the point. By adding this kind of stuff into your life, you can stay close to Jesus and pursue the education you always wanted.
Till’ next post, Everleigh
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