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Here are some prayer requests:

1. This eighth grade chick at my shool is pregnant

2. Another chick at my school is depressed, has attemted suicide, and has come to the conclusion that everyone hates her.

3. One of my close friends has converted to Wicca (I think so, anyway) If this is not what she has done to make her say "Considering all the things I have done, I am already on the way to hell" I do not want to know what she is doing

Thanks =)

Yes, I realize that this is for prayer requests, but as James notes, 'Faith without works is dead'.

Have you tried talking to the people involved in such things? I imagine you have, but if you hadn't thought of it, that may be a good place to start. There's not much to be done for the first, but the second could use someone to talk to, and the third should probably not be as much of a concern compared to the second. Her choice of religion is just that; her choice. You may want to tread carefully with her though, especially when it comes to conversion and other such things. As a former Christian, nothing bothered me more than being told that I needed to give God another chance, and that my choice was wrong. I understand that you fear for her soul, but if God wants her to be Christian, something will change her mind, and she'll see the error of her ways. I might suggest you take another look at the situation, however, because it may not be that she is trying to find a new religion, but rather, that she has become disillusioned with the one she's in, in which case telling her more about what she's doing from your Christian perspective will help little.

Keep an open mind with her, let her speak, and be willing to set aside a difference of belief for understanding and friendship, and I imagine that your evangelism through friendship will effect a change in her for the better.

The second girl is a more sensitive situation, and if at all possible, you should speak to a school guidance counselor or a responsible adult to help her. The responsible thing in this instance is to try to help her by being her friend and by helping those who are better equipped to deal with such sensitive issues become aware of the problem if they are not already. Communication is the key to solving these problems, so be ready to talk it out.

Good luck to ya.