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Dear Fred
im living a life of isolation i go to a large church its hard to get to know people.im divorced afer 19 years.its hard for me to open up to people. i dont have one close friend how do i change my life i know i need christian friends.
Fred's Response
Make a decision to change and stick by it. For example if nothing keeps you from going to a smaller church where people are more intimate than go. Nothing keeps you from introducing yourself and inviting others to lunch. Remember you are the host. I am afraid you spend too much time attending your own pity party. Our open society provides many opportunities for getting know others. Volunteer someplace where you will meet people. As you help them they will be kindly disposed to you. The scriptures tell us that if we are to have friends we must show ourselves friendly. People are attracted to others who smile a great deal. You are not being hypocritical. You are simply doing what you aught to do.
