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b'Your friends are the loveliest people you know: kindhearted, considerate, and nonjudgmental\\u2026and they\\u2019re atheists. So, what happens when you\\u2019re the only Christian in your circle of friends? There are typically a few ways this can play out:\\n1. You don\\u2019t tell them you\\u2019re a Christian. There are moments when it seems awkward or even impossible to bring up your faith. You pray for your friends and hope they\\u2019ll notice a positive difference about you and be intrigued to know why (Matthew 5:16).\\n2. They know, but it\\u2019s something you don\\u2019t talk about. In this scenario, your friends know you\\u2019re a Christian, but you kind of agree to disagree about it and don\\u2019t really discuss faith. But one day, a life event or even a crisis might provide an opportunity for them to ask you those deep, unanswered questions about your beliefs.\\n3. They know about your faith, but you drift away from each other. When you become a Christian, your lifestyle choices may change (Romans 12:1-2). Saying no to certain activities can separate you from friends who don\\u2019t share your point of view, and you may find you\\u2019re drifting apart. This can be painful and confusing. Draw near to God in these moments to receive His comfort and guidance (Psalm 32:8; 34:18; 2 Corinthians 1:3-4).\\nAs a Christian, it\\u2019s important to remember your own daily need of Jesus\\u2019 forgiveness and to spend time with God and fellow Christians as you listen for the Holy Spirit\\u2019s guidance. There are times when being quiet may slowly lead friends toward God, whereas bombarding them with information might push them away. Sometimes, God gives opportunites for good conversations. Whatever situation you find yourself in, strive to live like Jesus. Remain strong and faithful. You never know whose life you might see transformed. \\u2022 Cindy Lee\\n\\u2022 Do you have friends who are atheists or who have spiritual beliefs that are different from biblical Christianity? What do you like about them? What do you enjoy doing together? \\n\\u2022 Some people reject Christianity because of a bad experience or hypocrisy in a faith community. How can you accurately represent Jesus and show His compassion through your actions?\\nAre you struggling to discern how to walk in wisdom and glorify God in certain friendships? Who is a trusted Christian you can talk to about this? \\n\\u2026worship Christ as Lord of your life. And if someone asks about your hope as a believer, always be ready to explain it. But do this in a gentle and respectful way\\u2026 1 Peter 3:15-16 (NLT)\\n\\xa0\\nRead Verses:\\nMatthew 28:16-20; Mark 1:21-28; Luke 10:17-24'