I’m 17 and it’s 2024! I really want to find people who I can grow with through God. I’m about to turn 18 next month so I’ll pray and enjoy the journey ❤
i’ve been feeling distant from the Lord for a past few days, and i didn’t really know why. i felt so convicted because i had sinned again and felt hopeless. last night, i had fell asleep sobbing because i hate being away from Him. this morning, i was overwhelmed with his peace and comfort. i couldn’t stop smiling when i saw your video!! thank you ashley, you are truly my favorite infulencer out there. i love you so much and have a wondering sunday!! 🫶🏻🫶🏻💗
I have felt the same way! I felt hopeless, but it doesn’t help when I’m walking away from God, it helps when I came near to God. And His Word is so true, “When you come near to God, He WILL come near to you.” And I love that you feel better, because it is just so tough when that feeling of hopelessness occurs. So, I pray that you will come near to God and have the reminders of God’s Word by your side, and that we have the opportunity to have hope cause of Jesus.🤍
Always when a new video comes out, I look in the comments and the first comment describes always how I am feeling at the moment. I love how we all are connected and help each other as Christians! Praise the lord🙏🏻❤️❤️❤️
I don't know about you guys but I love how we're all entering on our ✨Christian friendships era✨, pursuing God-honoring friendships, comunion and support. Every other weekly reunion I tell my friends I've prayed for each friend I have today, because I did. Last year I went from having like zero friends and feeling isolated in my previous church, to being welcomed and loved and introduced to the most loving people ever 😭😍
That is the exact video I needed , I’ve been praying to God for a Christian friend and I believe he will do something and I’ve been asking God to remove any toxic people in my life so thank you Ashley ❤️
Trying to find my Christian girl gang here in Australia is SO tough. You mention the name Jesus and people step away from you. Your videos plus God’s sheer awesomeness q are really energising me to get out of the house and try, try, try, and it’s working!! I started a new church today and WOW - the women are amazing. Thanks for the boost. God is glorious indeed.
I’m 14 and in 8th grade. This is my second year at this new school from moving across the country, and just after making the closest friends I’ve ever had, I’m going to a different high school than everyone next year. I go to a public school right now, and next year I’m going to a Christian private school. I’ve felt worried that I wasn’t going to make friends and people would stay away from me because my relationship with God isn’t as close as theirs, but this video changed my view on it. My friends are great friends but this has opened my eyes none of my friends here are Christian or Godly in any way, and their fruit is not the kind I want to be around and grow with. I believe I will find new great Godly friends at this new school (plus they will all be Christian) who will stick with me my whole life! I don’t know what to expect, but I’m excited. This school will be really good for me. Pray that my brother and I will not have fear at this new school and we will make lots of friends that is in God’s will and are meant to be in our life! Thank you Ashley for this video! You’re changing lives! 💗💗💗
@Bethy Salyers, i’m starting high school next year too. while i have not moved across the country like you, i moved from a public school to a private Prep school after sixth grade. and when i say that it’s truly been the best decision of my life, I LOVE IT! there i met my best friend, whom at the time i wasn’t even aware that i truly needed. she is one of the most God-loving people i’ve ever met. just keep praying for friends in your life that can relate to your passions, bring out the best in you, and especially push you closer towards the Lord! i know that it’s hard to let go of past relationships when it’s all you have (been there), but just remember that you are never alone with Jesus by your side like Ashley said in the video! i will be praying for you too, bethy! 💗
yes!!! same thing is happening to me!!! lol! i am going to a christian private school this coming year, and i am excited yet scared. i have never moved a school before and i just don’t know what to expect since i have been in a public school all my life.
I love how you included the clip on how to interact with other people. There are a lot of people who can benefit from that, who feel awkward meeting new people and never know what to say or how to say it.
@@ashleyhetherington_ hi Ashley! I also found that clip helpful, but I’m not sure to ask. BTW I’m a teen so I don’t want to ask “where r u from” to people bc I think they’re all local, but ur videos are so helpful for me to grow as a Christian girl💓
ashley, you’re like my cool christian older sister. i love your videos because they all have this comforting “girl talk” vibe. thank you for what you do. i’m praying for you!
I’ve been praying for new friends. A girl came up to me on target and invited me to her Bible study. I was so excited because God answered that prayer. Fast forward, I’m in Bible study on zoom with these girls. The study starts to feel funny. They are saying the study is primarily for me. They then start saying I’m not saved yet because I don’t understand what it is to be a disciple of christ yet. I went with it though. The study was exhausting. They demanded a lot of my time everyday of the week. I started feeling anxious and Questioning my faith and walk with Jesus. They then told me I needed to be baptized again to really be saved ( I was already baptized a year prior to meeting them ). I went along with it though but deep down I knew I was saved. I have a amazing testimony that brought me to Jesus but that’s a story for another time. Any who I went and got baptized again. I was then told I must sign up for a pledge card and tithe and I cannot miss Sunday church. I was told it was unacceptable. I work Sundays and I do 24 shifts on each of these Sundays. They told me I needed to try and change my schedule and trust God to provide. They were basically telling me to quit my job to come to church. I told them I’m not gonna quit my job to attend church. So I reached out to my discipler ( the women who came up to me in target ) I told her something didn’t feel right with her church and I was gonna have to step away and seek God about it but would like to still be friends. She asked me to explain why with biblical evidence but I couldn’t at the time I just had a knowing. I felt like I shouldn’t even try to respond because she wouldn’t listen to me anyway. Any way, time went on and she slowly stopped responding to my texts. She completely cut me out. I learned her church is part of a cult later down the line. They are called the ICC church or the international church of Christ. I was broken and felt so stupid. I trusted to quick because they called themselves Christian. I’m now learning that I need to test the spirits and the fruit of each person. I’m new in my walk. Been saved about 3 years now. Learning a lot since then.
I have had negative experiences as well with people who claimed to be Christians that really did not know the truth or wanted to spread lies. They make you feel like you are the evil unbeliever. I’m trying to reach back out and keep looking for true Christian friends too but it’s hard.
i was involved in a cult similar to that and i know how it feels to have that deep hurt. i'm so sorry, i will be praying for you ❤it gets better and i know jesus has a church family for you elsewhere but don't feel bad because god can use you to share your story with someone else who needs to hear that ❤praying for you
I was missing being around other Christians and having a church family so last year summer I decided to go to a new church by myself. Fast forward to now I’ve made so many friends, joined a ministry and a life group within the church, it’s just amazing how God works🥺🤗
I'm so happy to see sk many young people going to church and serving the Lord. Unfortunately, in my church, there aren't many young people like me, there's only elder people, parents with toddlers and babies. I pray that more people will be encouraged to come to church, and I pray that the Lord will send friends my way ❤
Ooooooo some of what you were saying was speaking directly towards me. I deal with anxiety and social anxiety that can be quite severe. And I barely leave the house. So it was a message for me !
I’ve been praying for this and even asked God to send me Christian friends yesterday - thanks for posting and for following His guidance. Right on time God, as per usual ❤
I struggle so much with finding Christian friends I have not ever had a single non lukewarm Christian friend (except for the blessed souls I met in my Kommunion lessons, who I sadly have no more contact with) and often feel like I’m the only one my age devoted to Christ this really helped thank you
ashley- thank you so much for this video!! I have recently lost a friendship and I am in the process of cutting ties with toxic friends. it gets really lonely sometimes, because I feel like I don't have any friends to be myself with and be open about the Lord with. but I am trusting that there are amazing sisters in Christ out there waiting for all of us 💗
I am glad to have found you. I was raised a pagan with random church influences over the years. I have felt the warmth that comes with Faith but constantly struggle between the two religions. There is a lot of weight and conflicting emotions that come with it all so finding your videos has actually been so... warming. Thank you. It's near impossible to find content that makes me feel welcome, not overwhelmed, and just... has that 'feel good' vibe that I want in this search. I am trying, once again, to see what comes of the 'pull' I am feeling in my life right now.
hey girl, I see that you are struggling between the two! I really recommend praying that God reveals Himself to you. When I do this, I feel an inexplainable peace (even when my circumstances are deffo not peaceful at all!), and I take that as confirmation that God is with you. This could help your relationship with Jesus. Jesus loves you, and have a great day/night!
@puddleduck1405 been doing exactly that!!! It's been an amazing feeling so far. Yes some parts are still hard and my brain doesn't quite get it. But all things come in time. Me and the kiddos went to a church today that we all enjoyed so lets hope that keeps on happening!!! Hopefully it's our home church, but we will see where the lord leads us!
I’m 34 years old. Stay at home Mom of 7 and I watch your videos. (When ever I can; I think they are amazing.) I’m a new believer. I’m such and introvert and very awkward in conversations. I’ve been praying so hard for friends, for someone that can understand me and vice versa, etc. Then I see this video. You hit every point on how I feel. But I’m so scared to attend places alone. My heart literally flutters just thinking about it. I might have to try this great ideas you mention here. 😮💨😅❤️ By the way if someone is from Lebanon PA and needs a friend. Hiiiiiii!!! Lol. ❤️
Hi I’m 18 and a new follower of Jesus . Hope one day I can make Christian friends but I’m so nervous talking to new people😢 Hope you’re okay, how are you? I’m from the uk 😊💕
Thank you! I needed this! I went to a bible Study by myself a few weeks ago and tried to talk to people. It wasn’t bad but please keep me in your prayers that I make friends of Christ! I’m looking for a Christian community but haven’t had much luck!
Omg, I just prayed to the Lord about this today! 😩🙏🏽 I’m so glad I saw this and learned tips on how to make new Christian friendships! I barely have any friends. Maybe 1-2 female Christian friends and 1 guy friend who isn’t a Christian. The other guy friend I have is but isn’t really a dedicated follower of Jesus. I’m so passionate about Jesus and want more girl friends who love him as much as I do. I’ve been going to the same church for a year now, and have made like one friendship out of going, maybe a couple more. I’m going to pray to the Lord about making new friends who have the same love for Jesus as me and who can encourage me and I can do the same with them. This encourages me so much, thanks Ash! 💗
I’m 12 and in NEED of Christian friends my faith in God has been kinda distant honestly making friends online or in-person I need good friends, praying constantly❤❤❤ ur vids help a lot Ashley
Ash. I've been isolating myself from others for years. Im 14 right now and i started isolating myself since i was 12 so i don't know what to do anymore i don't even attend church in this new town we moved to so i don't know how to make Christian friends but i know God will help me❤. Thank you for these tips.
You won’t believe how much I needed this video 😭🙏🏼 I had one bad experience with someone I opened up at my church and I completely lost hope on good christian friends but after watching this I truly believe that God has a good friend for me out there. Thank you so much ❤
i was literally talking about this with my sister some minutes ago, and then, i see this video. I'll keep praying and make more effort to be in places where i can make good friends
AMEN. SISTER IVE KNOWN THE LORD FOR ALMOST 20 YEARS BUT MY PROBLEM WAS THAT I'VE ALWAYS HAD ONE FOOT IN GOD AND THE OTHER IN THE WORLD, YES A BACKSLIDER BUT THIS TIME I ACTUALLY CRIED OUT TO THE LORD I SAID WITHOUT YOU IM NOTHING AND GOD IS SO MERCIFUL LIKE THE PRODICAL SON HE TOOK ME BACK. AND I'M BLESSED AND THE LORD HAS TAKING ME TO THE RIGHT PLACES AND THE RIGHT PEOPLE. I'M AN INTROVERT BUT AS A CHILD OF GOD HE GIVES ME BOLDNESS AND I WORK IN MY SHYNESS AND AND I TALK TO PEOPLE GOD IS GOOD
I’m 16 and it’s been so hard to make friends for the past five years and I feel like I’ll never make friends I can be completely myself and not feel pressured to be perfect. I’m so overwhelmed 😢 but I’m gonna pray and see.
I don’t know how your day is going but God loves you and cares for you and I know what it feels like because when I was 16 I had no friends because of Covid and I wasn’t Christian then when I surrendered my life to God and seeked and prayed for friends and sought God even when I didn’t see everything going my way, God blessed me with friend and he will for you too in Jesus name!! God bless you and I know God is going to continue to do great things in your life!!
I got my first permanent group of real friends at the age of sixteen. After successful experiment of getting first in my exams at the age of 14 through prayer and work, I prayed for friends because I was so lonely. And I got them❤
I had a friend for almost 16 years and we had such wonderful times together and she was there for me when no one else was. But she had a terrible habit of putting me down and trying to compete with me over everything. I tried my hardest to make allowances for it because we had been friends for so long, but something in my snapped and I just let her go completely. It still bothers me and I hope to God that I am justified on my decision. But she was becoming more than what I could bear.
I honestly love you SO MUCH Ashley. You are helping me be 1% better each week. Without you spreading the message of God, I have no idea where I'd be. Thank you so much. I genuinely meet it I'm so grateful for you. You always preach EXACTLY what I'm struggling with. My family just moved like a day ago, and I really want really good friends. In the last place I'd been to, my old firends were toxic, excluding me, etc. I'm always the type of person who is kind to those types of people and I have never met a good friend that would treat me the same way I treat others. With your words of wisdom and God leading me, I'll definetly keep a look out. Hugs!
I identify with your story😢. I never had friends who valued me, I always helped when they needed it and I was always there to listen to them, but they never did the same for me. My only true friend is Jesus.
Perfecting timing for this video❤ Also if this is any encouragement to fellown introverts, being an introvert is strictly getting energy from being alone! I LOVE people and human connection. One of my favorite parts of life. Being an introvert doesn't mean you're afraid of people, simply, God created you to recharge in solitude. But don't stay there! I grew up making introvertedness my identity and it just so isn't how that works. You are so loved!!✨
This has been so helpful! I started going to church on my own about a month ago and I went 3 of the events by myself, it was terrifying but I’ve met so many amazing people already! I put myself out there, pushed fear to the side and it’s paid off. I’ve also been praying for community! I will say during my first service that I attended by myself, I was about 2 songs in and was going to leave, but the ladies sitting next to me were so friendly and made me feel welcome. Always remember to make newcomers feel welcome!
Ashley how do I find Christian friends if there are almost non in my school and if they are or say they are they don't get into the word or take any time for the Lord and I just feel alone in my faith and path with God. Love you girly. Keep showing people the Kingdom and love of God. ❤😊
@@Audrey_Pottah I would ground yourself there and make christian friends there if possible! As hard as it is to feel alone at school, it will pass in the blink of an eye and I think you will be so grateful looking back that you prioritized godly friendships 🙂
Can I just say that I’ve watched many videos about how to find Christian friendships and yours is spot on. You’ve explained in detail what to do and how you may feel and how to conquer your fears. Thank you for this practical advice!
Ashley I love this and I feel like you make an amazing friend 🥹💗 Thank you for being encouraging and bold! God did not give us the spirit of fear, amen! 🙌❤️
Everything about this is 🔥♥🙌 But is it just me of does the UK lack things like worship nights and social bible studies? I know of some big ones in London, but I've just moved to Scotland and can't seem to find _any_ near me. Praying for direction from the Lord because yes, even as a sub-zero self esteem and socially awkward extreme introvert, I NEED Godly people in my life! I've never had that, and Satan loves to use it against me. I will NOT despair- all my hope is in Jesus.
From 2022 onwards, I often watch graduations from my university online, with each department having its separate session. When the names of some fellow brothers and sisters in Christ were called, I would suddenly cheer very loudly for them!
This is the video that I needed. Lately, I’ve been looking for people whom I can have wholesome conversations with, especially with my journey as a disciple of God.
Thank you for posting sm about this topic lately, I’ve been struggling to find some good Christian friends!! I found your youtube channel right on time! God is amazing! ❤❤❤
Amen!! 🙏 Remember to always pray to Lord Jesus Christ, God The Father, and Holy Spirit for advice/guidance and to talk!! Amen!! 🙏❤️ Thank you Ashley for this video!! I used too and I still don’t have a lot of Christian friends but I can say it’s really has increased. This video is really encouraging to just step out my comfort zone and to trust The Lord and go out talking to people!! Amen!! 🙏💕 I am pretty sure some people watching this video have the same circumstances as me so I want to share how I made Godly friends. I was born in a family in a different religion who found Christ when I kept getting UA-cam shorts about Jesus. It was hard for me to make friends since I couldn’t enter Churches and Godly places since I wasn’t really allowed. Recently I have been able to go to Church at least every other week or so and have lots of Christian friends. An important thing to remember is that even though you will find Christians the easiest through a Church, you can find them outside or through discord communities and more. I happen to live in America and America has a lot of Christians and Churches. God would give me these opportunities where people would talk about him like once I was talking to one of my friends at the time and I heard people talking about Christ, I didn’t have the courage to go up and talk to them but these are opportunities The Lord sets up. One day my friend talked about how she is trying to find a Church and I knew I can’t slip up another opportunity so I said(not exactly but something like), “that’s cool, oh guess what I think I read about 3 books of The Bible,” her response was asking me if I was Christian and with a lot of courage I said yes. Then she invited me to Church, how did I go with non Christian parents? She would work in the camera rooms and come to Church early to help set things up, I told my parents that I was helping her with work at the Church, like going to her job almost. Of course not everyone’s circumstances are like mine and not everyone will have the courage to tell the parents if they can go to Church but I am not saying I took up the first opportunity I got. It was hard, in fact I had been Christian for almost a year (or more) at that point I think. Christian fellowship is hard but The Lord knows you can’t do it on your own and will lead you and give you opportunities if you surrender and ask, He will help, He won’t leave you by yourself so trust The Lord can do this for you!! The fact you are fighting for your Faith shows how strong you are, remember that!! Praise The Lord!! Amen!! 🙏☺️
I went to my church by myself the first time I went! And I joined women's Bible study by myself but GUESS WHAT SO IS EVERYONE ELSE. And you'll meet awesome people who are also pursuing girl friends and the Lord
Thank you Ashley for this video! I appreciate how you listed the green flags and red flags in friends and also it ties with relationships like you stated. Friendships are platonic relationships and then you have your significant other type relationships as well. So it can work for all the above. I have decent friends right now that I met at Starbucks but lifestyles are different and we’re all changing each day of course. However, all my friends are either raised Catholic or another denomination and now some are atheists or spiritual which I accept all people. Unfortunately, I’m working on becoming a fully devoted Christian and continuously changing my lifestyle. I believe I found a church that has events where other Christians can attend called “The Porch” in Dallas, Texas on Tuesdays I want to try it. There are two community churches close to me that I may try out as well meet people and develop my relationship with Christ.
Thank you for this. Really appreciate hearing a new perspective on Christian friendships, and haha *totally didn't point at introverts...* I heard, I'll give it a go. Again big thanks, god bless, and love the big sister vibes!❤❤❤
I had a solid group of friends, and one of them i have know my whole life. But it has been feeling harder for me to connect with them, i even find myself not wanting to hangout with them anymore. They arent doing anything 'bad' but i just find myself not wanting to be friends with them. I want someone who i can just call and have a bible study with, or cry with and laugh with. But theres its hard to put myself out there. I also dont even know if my friends are feeling the awkwardness, but i want to move away from them. If you read this, thanks for letting me vent. Thank you for making this video ❤
You are so welcome. This is a safe space and i hear you. Outgrowing people is a heartbreaking thing to go through. When i find myself in that situation, I make sure to sit with God and pour everything to Him and listen to what He has to say. Cause for all we know, He is redirecting us to something better. God bless you sis!
My best friend isn’t Christian, but she has like the fruits of the spirit I would say. She’s almost always kind, she rarely gets angry, she’s peaceful, she cares for me in good and bad times and so do I, she’s gentle and always wants to help, she’s empathic, she gives everyone a chance, she doesn’t really gossip (I sometimes don’t know what’s the difference between gossiping and just telling the truth about someone and for example telling how much they hurt you) and she dresses modest although she doesn’t even have to (well it’s basically just her style but I bet she doesn’t even know that that is modest) so if she would believe in God she would be a very good Christian
Thank you so much for this! I was just praying to God last night telling Him how lonely I felt. I've never really had Godly friendships before. I only just recently recieved Christ in my life again, and during that season He gave me two friends. One guy and one girl. However, the guy and I ended up getting romantically attached, and though we love each other deeply as friends and have this beautiful God-centered friendship we decided to stop hanging out as often because I wasn't allowed to date yet, and we didn't want to rush what wasn't allowed yet. He's also studying in a school so far from me--we're regions apart. So I rarely get to see him face to face, and God always seems to intervene whenever we have a chance to see each other. Like He's telling us "not yet." The girl is is his best friend, she lives in Canada now though. My family also stopped returning to church regularly after the lock down, so I'm usually holed up at home on Sundays and it's been hard for me to find Godly friendships in the college I go to. I have a best friend, but she's still.. not quickened by the Holy Spirit, and she's from a few grades lower than me due to personal reasons that delayed her--so our schedules have a hard time being in sync. I just long to have a community who I can engage with consistently. My online groups are pretty irregular and I've had no avail in finding a ministry. Maybe I'm not trying hard enough? I get so lonely, and I know it's dangerous for a Christian not to have a community. That was something I learned when I rekindled my relationship with Christ after backsliding. But now it seems like God is hedging me in. Does He want me to be alone? Everything is just so messy right now--on top of all this, I'm not doing so well in my personal walk with Christ either. I'm frustrated with my family not choosing to go to church--I wish I could go by myself, but I know that's something they'll take offense to. Please pray for me :(( I feel so touch starved.
I seen a video where everyone seems so lonely now days. It's like a pandemic of lonely people now. I hope my daughter gets more kind hearted friends once we move. 🙏🏼
Ashley, thank you so much for making this video!!! It’s a God send, I’m currently challenging myself to get out of my comfort zone and get into godly community. These tips really help. 😁
Thank you so much for covering this topic. I'm about to go to a Women's Worship night at the Church that me and my husband and have been attending virtually. I have mixed feelings about it as an introvert😅 But I'm very excited to see how God will move in this season of my life ♥
woah, i am continually reminded of the four friendship categories (core, circle, community, and crowd) and it’s given me a lot of clarity recently. God is showing me through this stage in my life that it is okay to have smaller groups of people that i feel lift me up and help me grow as a Christian! i’m starting high school this fall, and i can’t wait to grow in relationship with new friends. your advice will always be there for me, Ashley ;) 💕🙂🫶🏻
Hey Ashley im a good Christian friends and asking god and keeping my faith that he well lead me to the right female friend i want to say thank you for being a good friend and teaching how to pray to god and telling me the right way to find friends and i love you so much if you were my friend i well hug you and to smile at you because your pretty and a good female friend ❤❤❤❤😊.
I am new to Christianity and my family doesn’t go to church. So I would have to go alone. I have been super busy from volleyball on Sundays and haven’t started to go to church. School is almost done so I will bike to church on Sundays. I’m scared to!
As a Christian man, godly friends are important. The American Heart Association says loneliness increase your chances for a heart attack ♥ 😇 The Holy Spirit will guide you.
Ashley, will you please make a video on how to start a UA-cam Bible study channel? I love all your videos. I have started going on Holy Girl prayer walks. I also want to start running, I haven't run ever. You are so inspiring.
I did that alot too went to alot of different churches & I'm still doing that i dont like doing that online. Don't have a car but i wish i had those close friends like u
Just a reminder; we are called to judge one another and sharpen one another when need be. Unfortunately today a lot of people hate truth tellers, even Christians that are just reminded of the Word of God. There are kind ways to righteously judge and ways that are unnecessarily cruel. As someone with ASD it can be rough because I have issues with tone and body language, I've been working to be better but it is part of my life. Even my husband of over a decade can misinterpret me as being mean. We get past it pretty quickly now, understanding one another better. I appreciate constructive criticism, I think friends shouldn't be afraid to help one another become better. Today's world is very sensitive and tends to enable sinful choices. There CAN be a difference between being mean and being honest.Also wouldn't guess by this comment; but I rarely say much when I meet new people. I tend to be THE listener and it's led me to a lot of toxic people trying to take advantage because they just want someone to dump on and don't ever ask questions, don't listen etc. So have boundaries and pay attention to red flags for sure. When someone shows you who they are/shows their fruit...believe them! Same goes for good people. I think it's a common trauma response to fear people who seem "too good to be true".
Ladies please be aware of friendships that change in the church too. If they are going in a direction that is of sin and it affects your life as well please flee from those friendships don’t linger.
I LOVE YOU GUYS!! I truly believe God has GOOD friendships for you! :) drop a 💖 if you believe it today
I'm slowly growing in my faith and slowly finding good solid Christian friends amen 🙏✝️✝️✝️ all in gods time amen 🙏🙏✝️✝️✝️
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I’m 17 and it’s 2024! I really want to find people who I can grow with through God. I’m about to turn 18 next month so I’ll pray and enjoy the journey ❤
Same. I’m 17 as well, and I’m looking for a genuine friend who’s a believer of Christ that I can grow with.
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Even me 17 as well
Heyy! I'm turning 18 in 19 days❤️
let's be friends ❤!
@@Ray24246 I'll be 18 in November 👌❤️❤️
i’ve been feeling distant from the Lord for a past few days, and i didn’t really know why. i felt so convicted because i had sinned again and felt hopeless. last night, i had fell asleep sobbing because i hate being away from Him. this morning, i was overwhelmed with his peace and comfort. i couldn’t stop smiling when i saw your video!! thank you ashley, you are truly my favorite infulencer out there. i love you so much and have a wondering sunday!! 🫶🏻🫶🏻💗
i am so so glad the Lord lifted your spirits. He is so faithful and i’m so glad to have you here 💖
I have felt the same way! I felt hopeless, but it doesn’t help when I’m walking away from God, it helps when I came near to God. And His Word is so true, “When you come near to God, He WILL come near to you.” And I love that you feel better, because it is just so tough when that feeling of hopelessness occurs. So, I pray that you will come near to God and have the reminders of God’s Word by your side, and that we have the opportunity to have hope cause of Jesus.🤍
Always when a new video comes out, I look in the comments and the first comment describes always how I am feeling at the moment. I love how we all are connected and help each other as Christians! Praise the lord🙏🏻❤️❤️❤️
Happy for you!!❤ Jesus is with you always....
Same me to l go to church and after this video k need to get new friends
I don't know about you guys but I love how we're all entering on our ✨Christian friendships era✨, pursuing God-honoring friendships, comunion and support. Every other weekly reunion I tell my friends I've prayed for each friend I have today, because I did. Last year I went from having like zero friends and feeling isolated in my previous church, to being welcomed and loved and introduced to the most loving people ever 😭😍
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That is the exact video I needed , I’ve been praying to God for a Christian friend and I believe he will do something and I’ve been asking God to remove any toxic people in my life so thank you Ashley ❤️
cmon sis!! praise the Lord! your friendships are COMING!
Same!
Hi! :) how can I pray for you?
Trying to find my Christian girl gang here in Australia is SO tough. You mention the name Jesus and people step away from you.
Your videos plus God’s sheer awesomeness q are really energising me to get out of the house and try, try, try, and it’s working!! I started a new church today and WOW - the women are amazing. Thanks for the boost. God is glorious indeed.
I’m 14 and in 8th grade. This is my second year at this new school from moving across the country, and just after making the closest friends I’ve ever had, I’m going to a different high school than everyone next year. I go to a public school right now, and next year I’m going to a Christian private school. I’ve felt worried that I wasn’t going to make friends and people would stay away from me because my relationship with God isn’t as close as theirs, but this video changed my view on it. My friends are great friends but this has opened my eyes none of my friends here are Christian or Godly in any way, and their fruit is not the kind I want to be around and grow with. I believe I will find new great Godly friends at this new school (plus they will all be Christian) who will stick with me my whole life! I don’t know what to expect, but I’m excited. This school will be really good for me. Pray that my brother and I will not have fear at this new school and we will make lots of friends that is in God’s will and are meant to be in our life! Thank you Ashley for this video! You’re changing lives! 💗💗💗
i’m so glad to have you in this community bethy! the Lord has such good friendships for you in this new season 💖
@Bethy Salyers, i’m starting high school next year too. while i have not moved across the country like you, i moved from a public school to a private Prep school after sixth grade. and when i say that it’s truly been the best decision of my life, I LOVE IT! there i met my best friend, whom at the time i wasn’t even aware that i truly needed. she is one of the most God-loving people i’ve ever met. just keep praying for friends in your life that can relate to your passions, bring out the best in you, and especially push you closer towards the Lord! i know that it’s hard to let go of past relationships when it’s all you have (been there), but just remember that you are never alone with Jesus by your side like Ashley said in the video! i will be praying for you too, bethy! 💗
yes!!! same thing is happening to me!!! lol! i am going to a christian private school this coming year, and i am excited yet scared. i have never moved a school before and i just don’t know what to expect since i have been in a public school all my life.
hi can I also be your friend😊❤
hey, how’s the school year going?
I love how you included the clip on how to interact with other people. There are a lot of people who can benefit from that, who feel awkward meeting new people and never know what to say or how to say it.
i’m so glad this was helpful ❤❤
@@ashleyhetherington_ hi Ashley! I also found that clip helpful, but I’m not sure to ask. BTW I’m a teen so I don’t want to ask “where r u from” to people bc I think they’re all local, but ur videos are so helpful for me to grow as a Christian girl💓
ashley, you’re like my cool christian older sister. i love your videos because they all have this comforting “girl talk” vibe. thank you for what you do. i’m praying for you!
i am so glad you are in this community Amelia 💖
as my Pastor always says "No Christian is a lone ranger, you need people" I love your channel, new here btw. 😊
I’ve been praying for new friends. A girl came up to me on target and invited me to her Bible study. I was so excited because God answered that prayer. Fast forward, I’m in Bible study on zoom with these girls. The study starts to feel funny. They are saying the study is primarily for me. They then start saying I’m not saved yet because I don’t understand what it is to be a disciple of christ yet. I went with it though. The study was exhausting. They demanded a lot of my time everyday of the week. I started feeling anxious and Questioning my faith and walk with Jesus. They then told me I needed to be baptized again to really be saved ( I was already baptized a year prior to meeting them ). I went along with it though but deep down I knew I was saved. I have a amazing testimony that brought me to Jesus but that’s a story for another time. Any who I went and got baptized again. I was then told I must sign up for a pledge card and tithe and I cannot miss Sunday church. I was told it was unacceptable. I work Sundays and I do 24 shifts on each of these Sundays. They told me I needed to try and change my schedule and trust God to provide. They were basically telling me to quit my job to come to church. I told them I’m not gonna quit my job to attend church. So I reached out to my discipler ( the women who came up to me in target ) I told her something didn’t feel right with her church and I was gonna have to step away and seek God about it but would like to still be friends. She asked me to explain why with biblical evidence but I couldn’t at the time I just had a knowing. I felt like I shouldn’t even try to respond because she wouldn’t listen to me anyway. Any way, time went on and she slowly stopped responding to my texts. She completely cut me out. I learned her church is part of a cult later down the line. They are called the ICC church or the international church of Christ. I was broken and felt so stupid. I trusted to quick because they called themselves Christian. I’m now learning that I need to test the spirits and the fruit of each person. I’m new in my walk. Been saved about 3 years now. Learning a lot since then.
I have had negative experiences as well with people who claimed to be Christians that really did not know the truth or wanted to spread lies. They make you feel like you are the evil unbeliever. I’m trying to reach back out and keep looking for true Christian friends too but it’s hard.
i was involved in a cult similar to that and i know how it feels to have that deep hurt. i'm so sorry, i will be praying for you ❤it gets better and i know jesus has a church family for you elsewhere but don't feel bad because god can use you to share your story with someone else who needs to hear that ❤praying for you
I was missing being around other Christians and having a church family so last year summer I decided to go to a new church by myself. Fast forward to now I’ve made so many friends, joined a ministry and a life group within the church, it’s just amazing how God works🥺🤗
I'm so happy to see sk many young people going to church and serving the Lord. Unfortunately, in my church, there aren't many young people like me, there's only elder people, parents with toddlers and babies. I pray that more people will be encouraged to come to church, and I pray that the Lord will send friends my way ❤
Ooooooo some of what you were saying was speaking directly towards me. I deal with anxiety and social anxiety that can be quite severe. And I barely leave the house. So it was a message for me !
wow girl you are not alone! the Lord is by your side!
Exposure therapy works! Just keep pushing yourself step by step and pray. It worked for me!❤❤
I’ve been praying for this and even asked God to send me Christian friends yesterday - thanks for posting and for following His guidance. Right on time God, as per usual ❤
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I struggle so much with finding Christian friends I have not ever had a single non lukewarm Christian friend (except for the blessed souls I met in my Kommunion lessons, who I sadly have no more contact with) and often feel like I’m the only one my age devoted to Christ this really helped thank you
ashley- thank you so much for this video!! I have recently lost a friendship and I am in the process of cutting ties with toxic friends. it gets really lonely sometimes, because I feel like I don't have any friends to be myself with and be open about the Lord with. but I am trusting that there are amazing sisters in Christ out there waiting for all of us 💗
I am glad to have found you. I was raised a pagan with random church influences over the years. I have felt the warmth that comes with Faith but constantly struggle between the two religions. There is a lot of weight and conflicting emotions that come with it all so finding your videos has actually been so... warming. Thank you. It's near impossible to find content that makes me feel welcome, not overwhelmed, and just... has that 'feel good' vibe that I want in this search. I am trying, once again, to see what comes of the 'pull' I am feeling in my life right now.
hey girl, I see that you are struggling between the two! I really recommend praying that God reveals Himself to you. When I do this, I feel an inexplainable peace (even when my circumstances are deffo not peaceful at all!), and I take that as confirmation that God is with you. This could help your relationship with Jesus. Jesus loves you, and have a great day/night!
@puddleduck1405 been doing exactly that!!! It's been an amazing feeling so far. Yes some parts are still hard and my brain doesn't quite get it. But all things come in time. Me and the kiddos went to a church today that we all enjoyed so lets hope that keeps on happening!!! Hopefully it's our home church, but we will see where the lord leads us!
This video was high key a BLESSING🤌🏽 Such good advice through biblical ✨truth✨. Thanks sis💞
I’m 34 years old. Stay at home Mom of 7 and I watch your videos. (When ever I can; I think they are amazing.) I’m a new believer. I’m such and introvert and very awkward in conversations. I’ve been praying so hard for friends, for someone that can understand me and vice versa, etc. Then I see this video. You hit every point on how I feel. But I’m so scared to attend places alone. My heart literally flutters just thinking about it. I might have to try this great ideas you mention here. 😮💨😅❤️
By the way if someone is from Lebanon PA and needs a friend. Hiiiiiii!!! Lol. ❤️
Hi I’m 18 and a new follower of Jesus . Hope one day I can make Christian friends but I’m so nervous talking to new people😢 Hope you’re okay, how are you? I’m from the uk 😊💕
Thank you! I needed this! I went to a bible Study by myself a few weeks ago and tried to talk to people. It wasn’t bad but please keep me in your prayers that I make friends of Christ! I’m looking for a Christian community but haven’t had much luck!
Girl if you need a friend I gotchu send me a message
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Hi how re you doing?l d like to contact a christian friend,please help me dear.May God bless you & keep you.
Omg, I just prayed to the Lord about this today! 😩🙏🏽 I’m so glad I saw this and learned tips on how to make new Christian friendships! I barely have any friends. Maybe 1-2 female Christian friends and 1 guy friend who isn’t a Christian. The other guy friend I have is but isn’t really a dedicated follower of Jesus. I’m so passionate about Jesus and want more girl friends who love him as much as I do. I’ve been going to the same church for a year now, and have made like one friendship out of going, maybe a couple more. I’m going to pray to the Lord about making new friends who have the same love for Jesus as me and who can encourage me and I can do the same with them. This encourages me so much, thanks Ash! 💗
I like to contact a good christian friend.please help me to do so.thank you.May God bless you& keep ypu
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I’m 12 and in NEED of Christian friends my faith in God has been kinda distant honestly making friends online or in-person I need good friends, praying constantly❤❤❤ ur vids help a lot Ashley
Ash. I've been isolating myself from others for years. Im 14 right now and i started isolating myself since i was 12 so i don't know what to do anymore i don't even attend church in this new town we moved to so i don't know how to make Christian friends but i know God will help me❤. Thank you for these tips.
You won’t believe how much I needed this video 😭🙏🏼 I had one bad experience with someone I opened up at my church and I completely lost hope on good christian friends but after watching this I truly believe that God has a good friend for me out there. Thank you so much ❤
i was literally talking about this with my sister some minutes ago, and then, i see this video. I'll keep praying and make more effort to be in places where i can make good friends
Can you give advice on how to deal with ungodly family members that are verbally abusive/toxic?
AHH IM GOING TO TRY THIS OUT AT MY NEW YOUTH GROUP TONIGHT! TYSM ASHLEY YOU LITERALLY JUST SAVED ME ❤❤❤
AMEN. SISTER IVE KNOWN THE LORD FOR ALMOST 20 YEARS BUT MY PROBLEM WAS THAT I'VE ALWAYS HAD ONE FOOT IN GOD AND THE OTHER IN THE WORLD, YES A BACKSLIDER BUT THIS TIME I ACTUALLY CRIED OUT TO THE LORD I SAID WITHOUT YOU IM NOTHING AND GOD IS SO MERCIFUL LIKE THE PRODICAL SON HE TOOK ME BACK. AND I'M BLESSED AND THE LORD HAS TAKING ME TO THE RIGHT PLACES AND THE RIGHT PEOPLE. I'M AN INTROVERT BUT AS A CHILD OF GOD HE GIVES ME BOLDNESS AND I WORK IN MY SHYNESS AND AND I TALK TO PEOPLE GOD IS GOOD
I’m 16 and it’s been so hard to make friends for the past five years and I feel like I’ll never make friends I can be completely myself and not feel pressured to be perfect. I’m so overwhelmed 😢 but I’m gonna pray and see.
I don’t know how your day is going but God loves you and cares for you and I know what it feels like because when I was 16 I had no friends because of Covid and I wasn’t Christian then when I surrendered my life to God and seeked and prayed for friends and sought God even when I didn’t see everything going my way, God blessed me with friend and he will for you too in Jesus name!! God bless you and I know God is going to continue to do great things in your life!!
@@avapetrunic9473 tysm💗
I got my first permanent group of real friends at the age of sixteen. After successful experiment of getting first in my exams at the age of 14 through prayer and work, I prayed for friends because I was so lonely. And I got them❤
I also never had friends or at least permanent friends who will stick with me before. Always are my lunch alone and felt so awkward and lonely
Praying for you!
I had a friend for almost 16 years and we had such wonderful times together and she was there for me when no one else was. But she had a terrible habit of putting me down and trying to compete with me over everything. I tried my hardest to make allowances for it because we had been friends for so long, but something in my snapped and I just let her go completely. It still bothers me and I hope to God that I am justified on my decision. But she was becoming more than what I could bear.
I honestly love you SO MUCH Ashley. You are helping me be 1% better each week. Without you spreading the message of God, I have no idea where I'd be. Thank you so much. I genuinely meet it I'm so grateful for you. You always preach EXACTLY what I'm struggling with. My family just moved like a day ago, and I really want really good friends. In the last place I'd been to, my old firends were toxic, excluding me, etc. I'm always the type of person who is kind to those types of people and I have never met a good friend that would treat me the same way I treat others. With your words of wisdom and God leading me, I'll definetly keep a look out. Hugs!
I identify with your story😢. I never had friends who valued me, I always helped when they needed it and I was always there to listen to them, but they never did the same for me. My only true friend is Jesus.
I'm sorry you have to go through this as well :( I'll pray for you to have good friends
@@ArinaNossova thank you ✨ I will pray for you too! God bless you 🙏🏻
I love how much Bible you know, especially becoming a Christian as an adult! It shows how much time you spend with God, I love it
Perfecting timing for this video❤ Also if this is any encouragement to fellown introverts, being an introvert is strictly getting energy from being alone! I LOVE people and human connection. One of my favorite parts of life. Being an introvert doesn't mean you're afraid of people, simply, God created you to recharge in solitude. But don't stay there! I grew up making introvertedness my identity and it just so isn't how that works. You are so loved!!✨
This has been so helpful! I started going to church on my own about a month ago and I went 3 of the events by myself, it was terrifying but I’ve met so many amazing people already! I put myself out there, pushed fear to the side and it’s paid off. I’ve also been praying for community! I will say during my first service that I attended by myself, I was about 2 songs in and was going to leave, but the ladies sitting next to me were so friendly and made me feel welcome. Always remember to make newcomers feel welcome!
Ashley how do I find Christian friends if there are almost non in my school and if they are or say they are they don't get into the word or take any time for the Lord and I just feel alone in my faith and path with God. Love you girly. Keep showing people the Kingdom and love of God. ❤😊
@@hiitstam yes I am infact
@@Audrey_Pottah I would ground yourself there and make christian friends there if possible! As hard as it is to feel alone at school, it will pass in the blink of an eye and I think you will be so grateful looking back that you prioritized godly friendships 🙂
Can I just say that I’ve watched many videos about how to find Christian friendships and yours is spot on. You’ve explained in detail what to do and how you may feel and how to conquer your fears. Thank you for this practical advice!
Ashley I love this and I feel like you make an amazing friend 🥹💗 Thank you for being encouraging and bold!
God did not give us the spirit of fear, amen! 🙌❤️
Everything about this is 🔥♥🙌 But is it just me of does the UK lack things like worship nights and social bible studies? I know of some big ones in London, but I've just moved to Scotland and can't seem to find _any_ near me. Praying for direction from the Lord because yes, even as a sub-zero self esteem and socially awkward extreme introvert, I NEED Godly people in my life! I've never had that, and Satan loves to use it against me. I will NOT despair- all my hope is in Jesus.
From 2022 onwards, I often watch graduations from my university online, with each department having its separate session. When the names of some fellow brothers and sisters in Christ were called, I would suddenly cheer very loudly for them!
I really needed this video and I just want to say I really love your channel Ashley. God will continue to bless u and your works❤️❤️
I really need this video, it’s hard to find people my age who truly love God, thanks Ashley!
oh my goodness Ashley, you had me dying with laughter at the friend interaction demo. Thanks for all the tips!!!
Happy Sunday.
This is the video that I needed. Lately, I’ve been looking for people whom I can have wholesome conversations with, especially with my journey as a disciple of God.
U literally listed everything about a good and bad friends. Lots of love!
YES I believe God has good Godly friendships for me! 💖
Thank you for posting sm about this topic lately, I’ve been struggling to find some good Christian friends!! I found your youtube channel right on time! God is amazing! ❤❤❤
yes!. Focusing on others instead of yourself.
Amen!! 🙏 Remember to always pray to Lord Jesus Christ, God The Father, and Holy Spirit for advice/guidance and to talk!! Amen!! 🙏❤️ Thank you Ashley for this video!! I used too and I still don’t have a lot of Christian friends but I can say it’s really has increased. This video is really encouraging to just step out my comfort zone and to trust The Lord and go out talking to people!! Amen!! 🙏💕 I am pretty sure some people watching this video have the same circumstances as me so I want to share how I made Godly friends. I was born in a family in a different religion who found Christ when I kept getting UA-cam shorts about Jesus. It was hard for me to make friends since I couldn’t enter Churches and Godly places since I wasn’t really allowed. Recently I have been able to go to Church at least every other week or so and have lots of Christian friends. An important thing to remember is that even though you will find Christians the easiest through a Church, you can find them outside or through discord communities and more. I happen to live in America and America has a lot of Christians and Churches. God would give me these opportunities where people would talk about him like once I was talking to one of my friends at the time and I heard people talking about Christ, I didn’t have the courage to go up and talk to them but these are opportunities The Lord sets up. One day my friend talked about how she is trying to find a Church and I knew I can’t slip up another opportunity so I said(not exactly but something like), “that’s cool, oh guess what I think I read about 3 books of The Bible,” her response was asking me if I was Christian and with a lot of courage I said yes. Then she invited me to Church, how did I go with non Christian parents? She would work in the camera rooms and come to Church early to help set things up, I told my parents that I was helping her with work at the Church, like going to her job almost. Of course not everyone’s circumstances are like mine and not everyone will have the courage to tell the parents if they can go to Church but I am not saying I took up the first opportunity I got. It was hard, in fact I had been Christian for almost a year (or more) at that point I think. Christian fellowship is hard but The Lord knows you can’t do it on your own and will lead you and give you opportunities if you surrender and ask, He will help, He won’t leave you by yourself so trust The Lord can do this for you!! The fact you are fighting for your Faith shows how strong you are, remember that!! Praise The Lord!! Amen!! 🙏☺️
I went to my church by myself the first time I went! And I joined women's Bible study by myself but GUESS WHAT SO IS EVERYONE ELSE. And you'll meet awesome people who are also pursuing girl friends and the Lord
Well, I think I've just definitely made one godly friend, it's you sis ♥
Thank you for this, Ashely! God bless you more.💗💗💗
Thank you Ashley for this video! I appreciate how you listed the green flags and red flags in friends and also it ties with relationships like you stated. Friendships are platonic relationships and then you have your significant other type relationships as well. So it can work for all the above. I have decent friends right now that I met at Starbucks but lifestyles are different and we’re all changing each day of course. However, all my friends are either raised Catholic or another denomination and now some are atheists or spiritual which I accept all people. Unfortunately, I’m working on becoming a fully devoted Christian and continuously changing my lifestyle. I believe I found a church that has events where other Christians can attend called “The Porch” in Dallas, Texas on Tuesdays I want to try it. There are two community churches close to me that I may try out as well meet people and develop my relationship with Christ.
Thank you for this. Really appreciate hearing a new perspective on Christian friendships, and haha *totally didn't point at introverts...* I heard, I'll give it a go. Again big thanks, god bless, and love the big sister vibes!❤❤❤
I had a solid group of friends, and one of them i have know my whole life. But it has been feeling harder for me to connect with them, i even find myself not wanting to hangout with them anymore. They arent doing anything 'bad' but i just find myself not wanting to be friends with them. I want someone who i can just call and have a bible study with, or cry with and laugh with. But theres its hard to put myself out there. I also dont even know if my friends are feeling the awkwardness, but i want to move away from them. If you read this, thanks for letting me vent. Thank you for making this video ❤
You are so welcome. This is a safe space and i hear you. Outgrowing people is a heartbreaking thing to go through. When i find myself in that situation, I make sure to sit with God and pour everything to Him and listen to what He has to say. Cause for all we know, He is redirecting us to something better. God bless you sis!
This made me laugh and I learned a lot & got some motivation to move forward and be more intentional ❤
i am so glad this helped💖
My best friend isn’t Christian, but she has like the fruits of the spirit I would say. She’s almost always kind, she rarely gets angry, she’s peaceful, she cares for me in good and bad times and so do I, she’s gentle and always wants to help, she’s empathic, she gives everyone a chance, she doesn’t really gossip (I sometimes don’t know what’s the difference between gossiping and just telling the truth about someone and for example telling how much they hurt you) and she dresses modest although she doesn’t even have to (well it’s basically just her style but I bet she doesn’t even know that that is modest) so if she would believe in God she would be a very good Christian
Thank you so much for what you do Ashley! You are so so so appreciated and so loved! ❤
So happy for you that you found an editor!!!😊
this has been really hard for me , i keep praying but it's been 5 years or so but i know god will answer my prayers
I really needed this. Thank you so much Ashley. I love your channel by the way❤😊God bless you!!!🥰
Thank you so much for this! I was just praying to God last night telling Him how lonely I felt. I've never really had Godly friendships before. I only just recently recieved Christ in my life again, and during that season He gave me two friends. One guy and one girl. However, the guy and I ended up getting romantically attached, and though we love each other deeply as friends and have this beautiful God-centered friendship we decided to stop hanging out as often because I wasn't allowed to date yet, and we didn't want to rush what wasn't allowed yet. He's also studying in a school so far from me--we're regions apart. So I rarely get to see him face to face, and God always seems to intervene whenever we have a chance to see each other. Like He's telling us "not yet." The girl is is his best friend, she lives in Canada now though. My family also stopped returning to church regularly after the lock down, so I'm usually holed up at home on Sundays and it's been hard for me to find Godly friendships in the college I go to. I have a best friend, but she's still.. not quickened by the Holy Spirit, and she's from a few grades lower than me due to personal reasons that delayed her--so our schedules have a hard time being in sync. I just long to have a community who I can engage with consistently. My online groups are pretty irregular and I've had no avail in finding a ministry. Maybe I'm not trying hard enough? I get so lonely, and I know it's dangerous for a Christian not to have a community. That was something I learned when I rekindled my relationship with Christ after backsliding. But now it seems like God is hedging me in. Does He want me to be alone? Everything is just so messy right now--on top of all this, I'm not doing so well in my personal walk with Christ either. I'm frustrated with my family not choosing to go to church--I wish I could go by myself, but I know that's something they'll take offense to. Please pray for me :(( I feel so touch starved.
Praying for good friends ❤ would love to hear you chat about how to be a good Christian friend too
Yes sister! Exactly! Love you all 🤗🕊💓✝️
Hello Ashley , Happy Sunday, I don't have much Christian friends of my own! I feel like an outsider to them!
Ashley you didn’t know how much I need this God bless you
Seriously, thank you for focussing on making good and worthwhile videos like this I just can't get enough every time Im closer to the Lord 💖💖💖💖💖
I seen a video where everyone seems so lonely now days. It's like a pandemic of lonely people now. I hope my daughter gets more kind hearted friends once we move. 🙏🏼
...great video! I also hated going to church alone, it's not easy.
♡ God showed me my friend and ask me to show up at church. Thank you ashley for the video. ♡
Ashley, thank you so much for making this video!!! It’s a God send, I’m currently challenging myself to get out of my comfort zone and get into godly community. These tips really help. 😁
Thank you Ashley ❤
I love you Ash and truly Praise God for your life! Thank you for this tip God lead me here. Praying that someday will meet you in person.😊
I really want christian friends but I struggle to find haha
Thank you Ashley ❤ you are truly blessed by the Lord everyday❤
Thank you so much for covering this topic. I'm about to go to a Women's Worship night at the Church that me and my husband and have been attending virtually. I have mixed feelings about it as an introvert😅 But I'm very excited to see how God will move in this season of my life ♥
SO excited for you, sis. Thanks for being here
@ashleyhetherington_ thank you so much Ashley, really hoping I won't chicken out and not attend 🥲
Seeing this today after the WHOLE MESSAGE AT CHURCH was about finding your “mat carriers” (see mark 2:1-12) God thing? I think yes
Thank you for this vlog, Ashley!! I'm from Brazil and I need to make a Christian friendship . I'm praying 🙏🏻❤ God bless you 🌼🌼✨
woah, i am continually reminded of the four friendship categories (core, circle, community, and crowd) and it’s given me a lot of clarity recently. God is showing me through this stage in my life that it is okay to have smaller groups of people that i feel lift me up and help me grow as a Christian! i’m starting high school this fall, and i can’t wait to grow in relationship with new friends. your advice will always be there for me, Ashley ;) 💕🙂🫶🏻
I miss your day in the life videos they inspire me sooo much😢❤
Hey Ashley im a good Christian friends and asking god and keeping my faith that he well lead me to the right female friend i want to say thank you for being a good friend and teaching how to pray to god and telling me the right way to find friends and i love you so much if you were my friend i well hug you and to smile at you because your pretty and a good female friend ❤❤❤❤😊.
I am new to Christianity and my family doesn’t go to church. So I would have to go alone. I have been super busy from volleyball on Sundays and haven’t started to go to church. School is almost done so I will bike to church on Sundays. I’m scared to!
I really needed this video. Thank you 🤍
I love how you follow your advice with scripture❤
I think I found my Christian family few days ago when I got baptised with them :D Best weekend ever
As a Christian man, godly friends are important. The American Heart Association says loneliness increase your chances for a heart attack ♥ 😇 The Holy Spirit will guide you.
Hey Ashley! I've been missing your videos! So glad to see this in my inbox. :) Hope things are going well for you. ❤
Ashley, will you please make a video on how to start a UA-cam Bible study channel? I love all your videos. I have started going on Holy Girl prayer walks. I also want to start running, I haven't run ever. You are so inspiring.
Just what I needed to hear 💛🙏🏼 thank you 💕
thankful that this served you.
God bless you really changed my life i can see Can the Truth in you All glory to God
That prayer was as fast as Gods lightning bolt ⚡️
I did that alot too went to alot of different churches & I'm still doing that i dont like doing that online. Don't have a car but i wish i had those close friends like u
The beat at 4 minutes took me 🤣🤣🤣 okay rapper lol I LOVEE and NEEDED this so Thank you.🤍
This lady is hilarious. Love her.❤
can definitely relate to going to church alone!!! love love love this video. also recommend bumble bff :) met so many of my good friends on there!
Such a powerful message. Thank you!
Just a reminder; we are called to judge one another and sharpen one another when need be. Unfortunately today a lot of people hate truth tellers, even Christians that are just reminded of the Word of God. There are kind ways to righteously judge and ways that are unnecessarily cruel. As someone with ASD it can be rough because I have issues with tone and body language, I've been working to be better but it is part of my life. Even my husband of over a decade can misinterpret me as being mean. We get past it pretty quickly now, understanding one another better.
I appreciate constructive criticism, I think friends shouldn't be afraid to help one another become better. Today's world is very sensitive and tends to enable sinful choices. There CAN be a difference between being mean and being honest.Also wouldn't guess by this comment; but I rarely say much when I meet new people. I tend to be THE listener and it's led me to a lot of toxic people trying to take advantage because they just want someone to dump on and don't ever ask questions, don't listen etc. So have boundaries and pay attention to red flags for sure. When someone shows you who they are/shows their fruit...believe them! Same goes for good people. I think it's a common trauma response to fear people who seem "too good to be true".
Wow as soon as I heard that song I immediately recognised it… I’m from Hillsong Australia !!
literally as I am watching this I get a text from a church friend asking to check on her cat! The opportunities that He brings!
Ladies please be aware of friendships that change in the church too. If they are going in a direction that is of sin and it affects your life as well please flee from those friendships don’t linger.