This friend of mine I used to know very well. I knew how she was. She's had a rocky life, and, to my knowledge, she doubts the existence of God because of what has happened to her. The common "If God is real then why this?" We attended a Christian middle school together, but she wasn't treated very well. So I think that's one of the main reason's why she is so hard. But at the same time I think she believes God exists. (take note of text message below) We used to go to church together, every now and then, but both her and I were pretty much the same I think. We just went to church with her parents and couldn't wait to leave to eat some food. It wasn't until some months ago that I took Christianity very seriously. Anyway I think she hasn't really understood the Bible. And, to my knowledge, she doesn't read it either. It wasn't until I was shaken in my life that I started reading the Bible and developed a constant prayer life. My thought is this, if she develops a prayer life and actually delves into the Bible herself can't she be the same? Or perhaps she needs her life to be shaken by God, in which case I ask for your prayers. To be honest, she's my ex girlfriend, not saying she's not my friend. We have been on rough terms, and I thought that her sending me a text was God motioning me to move. Although we do not see each other, I still somewhat consider her my friend because I care for her and would love for her to go to heaven. I was going to send her a very personal email with hopes of it sending her straight to Jesus. But if Matthew 7:6 applies in this particular case, I don't think I can plunder for God against God.

Her
I read a book that truly brought me closer to God than the bible ever did

Me
Which?

Her
Les miserables

Me
There's plenty of books that can do that.. Like books pastors write and touching secular books that point out how life is.. But look at the Bible as like a letter, especially when Jesus spoke, for your to read. And something happens when you dump effort into reading it.

Her
Not really . Most of what they say are [nonsense] to me. I don't rely on faith alone

I really hope it does not apply, and I include this so that you will have the best ability to discern. Hopefully later I can delete this thread if possible.

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