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Spidercow5521

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Right now, my life's in the gutter. My family's falling apart, my friends are becoming limited in number, and I have several health problems. Every time I find something worth putting up with all this for, something else comes by and ruins it. On top of it all, the world around me is also falling apart, leaving me feeling like there's no light at the end of the tunnel. Suicide isn't an option, because i've always seen it as a coward's way out. My life's at a dead end and I don't think its normal. HELP!
 
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Hao

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Hey there,

I've been in a pretty bad place myself for a number of years, but everyone's experience and perspective is unique, so I won't pretend to understand exactly what you're going through. What I would suggest is:

1) Try to maintain contact with the good people in your life. You know who they are if you really think about it. Some people are fair weather friends, others genuinely care. In some of the major rough patches of my life, I pushed away some very good people out of my life due to my own insecurities. I deeply regret that now, so try to avoid it if possible, even though I totally understand that when you feel really depressed, you kinda want to just disappear and be left alone.

2) Try to find at least one caring person to be fully honest about. I bottled up my problems for years, I am instinctively a very private individual, but when I shared my honest thoughts with a close friend, it felt like a weight lifted. He doesn't even need to fully understand. Just the act of sharing is a relief. (Make sure you do pick somebody patient and caring, and don't just use that individual as an ear to vent on. Be a friend to him/her too above all else. Nobody likes to just be constantly bombarded with misery.)

3) Consciously look for positive stories and positive people to be around. If you look for evidence of what's wrong in our world, you will find plenty, and it is soul crushingly depressing. But there is also much genuine beauty and hope too. This is a world where the Syrian government bombs its own children with barrel bombs and chemical weapons, and yet toppling the regime will likely lead to an even darker future for the people of Syria. At the same time, amazing people adopt special needs children from the other side of the world, despite the immense material cost and emotional challenge it presents, just to give a child a better life and a family. Our world is wondrously beautiful and horribly ugly all at the same time, as an individual, you can only choose what you want to see.
 

tourist

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I'm not sure at all that the world is falling apart anymore than it has in the past, what is true is the world will go on with or without you.

As you have seemed to hit rock bottom there is now a great possibility that your life will take a dramatic turn upward. To do this you will need to change your pessimistic attitude. God will help you with this if you allow Him to point the out what needs to be changed in your life and to help you affect these changes. It won't be easy but living with hope is better than living in despair. Certain choices will have to be made so pray for wisdom, strength and courage to make a positive impact in your life and the world around you.

I have said a prayer for you that this site becomes a source of comfort, support and understanding. Glad to have you onboard. Welcome to CC.
 
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Right now, my life's in the gutter. My family's falling apart, my friends are becoming limited in number, and I have several health problems. Every time I find something worth putting up with all this for, something else comes by and ruins it. On top of it all, the world around me is also falling apart, leaving me feeling like there's no light at the end of the tunnel. Suicide isn't an option, because i've always seen it as a coward's way out. My life's at a dead end and I don't think its normal. HELP!
Families do fall apart and faithful friends can be very difficult to find, but we always have a friend in the Lord. Praying constantly, as Paul taught us, should shield us from loneliness. Certainly the Lord would be disappointed if you took your own life.

You don’t mention what your health problems are but the Lord sometimes can show us ways to solve them. Other times we need to go to the doctor.

Walk with the Lord and don’t worry about family and friends.
 
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3angels

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Hey there,

I've been in a pretty bad place myself for a number of years, but everyone's experience and perspective is unique, so I won't pretend to understand exactly what you're going through. What I would suggest is:

1) Try to maintain contact with the good people in your life. You know who they are if you really think about it. Some people are fair weather friends, others genuinely care. In some of the major rough patches of my life, I pushed away some very good people out of my life due to my own insecurities. I deeply regret that now, so try to avoid it if possible, even though I totally understand that when you feel really depressed, you kinda want to just disappear and be left alone.

2) Try to find at least one caring person to be fully honest about. I bottled up my problems for years, I am instinctively a very private individual, but when I shared my honest thoughts with a close friend, it felt like a weight lifted. He doesn't even need to fully understand. Just the act of sharing is a relief. (Make sure you do pick somebody patient and caring, and don't just use that individual as an ear to vent on. Be a friend to him/her too above all else. Nobody likes to just be constantly bombarded with misery.)

3) Consciously look for positive stories and positive people to be around. If you look for evidence of what's wrong in our world, you will find plenty, and it is soul crushingly depressing. But there is also much genuine beauty and hope too. This is a world where the Syrian government bombs its own children with barrel bombs and chemical weapons, and yet toppling the regime will likely lead to an even darker future for the people of Syria. At the same time, amazing people adopt special needs children from the other side of the world, despite the immense material cost and emotional challenge it presents, just to give a child a better life and a family. Our world is wondrously beautiful and horribly ugly all at the same time, as an individual, you can only choose what you want to see.
I'm not sure at all that the world is falling apart anymore than it has in the past, what is true is the world will go on with or without you.

As you have seemed to hit rock bottom there is now a great possibility that your life will take a dramatic turn upward. To do this you will need to change your pessimistic attitude. God will help you with this if you allow Him to point the out what needs to be changed in your life and to help you affect these changes. It won't be easy but living with hope is better than living in despair. Certain choices will have to be made so pray for wisdom, strength and courage to make a positive impact in your life and the world around you.

I have said a prayer for you that this site becomes a source of comfort, support and understanding. Glad to have you onboard. Welcome to CC.
Right now, my life's in the gutter. My family's falling apart, my friends are becoming limited in number, and I have several health problems. Every time I find something worth putting up with all this for, something else comes by and ruins it. On top of it all, the world around me is also falling apart, leaving me feeling like there's no light at the end of the tunnel. Suicide isn't an option, because i've always seen it as a coward's way out. My life's at a dead end and I don't think its normal. HELP!
Hi.

Prayer is probably the answer you looking for. Prayer is the opening of our heart as to a friend. You are experiencing lots of emotions. Talk to God about all the struggles and heartache you have. God loves it when we lay our burdens before Him. Prayer opens the storehouse of God. He is willing to bestow His blessings on us, yet reluctantance on our side to make our needs known to Him,
 

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Right now, my life's in the gutter. My family's falling apart, my friends are becoming limited in number, and I have several health problems. Every time I find something worth putting up with all this for, something else comes by and ruins it. On top of it all, the world around me is also falling apart, leaving me feeling like there's no light at the end of the tunnel. Suicide isn't an option, because i've always seen it as a coward's way out. My life's at a dead end and I don't think its normal. HELP!

Isaiah 41:10The Voice (VOICE)

10 So don’t be afraid. I am here, with you;
don’t be dismayed, for I am your God.
I will strengthen you, help you.
I am here with My right hand to make right and to hold you up.



Welcome to "CC" Spidercow....So, who do you say Jesus is to you in the way of help?


 
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Rouik

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I am not sure what your beliefs are but with a site like this I am assuming Christian, when we put our efforts into things of this world they will often fail eventually. My encouragement would be to put your worries and hurts in Jesus, lean on Him during this time. He wont fail is not able to be taken from you by the powers of this world. I know this is much easier said then done, its hard not to let life get you down. I am sorry you are having to deal with an almost overwhelming situation but there is hope found in Jesus. I will be praying for you as you go through this difficult time.
 

DaveTheRave

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Right now, my life's in the gutter. My family's falling apart, my friends are becoming limited in number, and I have several health problems. Every time I find something worth putting up with all this for, something else comes by and ruins it. On top of it all, the world around me is also falling apart, leaving me feeling like there's no light at the end of the tunnel. Suicide isn't an option, because i've always seen it as a coward's way out. My life's at a dead end and I don't think its normal. HELP!
Hey there man,
I'm really sorry to hear that things haven't been good for you. I will be seriously praying for you that your family and health situations will turn around. The enemy will always seek to steal, kill and destroy any good things in your life but you do not need to be afraid of him when God who created the universe is on your side!

I was reading about the night Jesus was crucified recently (it being Easter and all) and one thing that struck me was that in his darkest time Jesus prayed and spent time with the Father. I pray that you will find the time to go to the Father in the midst of your turmoil and he will give you a peace that passes all understanding.

Again, I'll be praying for protection against the Devil's plan on your situation right now.
All the Best,
Dave :)
 
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Spidercow5521

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Hey Hao,

Thanks for answering, really appreciate it.

To be honest I don't have much 'good' people in my life, most of the people I hang out with are drug addicts, sex addicts, party goers and really just a bunch of worldly people and I don't know what and where I can find a good community of Christ believers/church.

This is why I signed up to this website, so that I can at least have communion with Christians on-line.

Please pray for me, it will mean a lot to me.

God bless you
 
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Spidercow5521

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Hey tourist

thanks for the prayer, I really need it right now

yes you are right on changing my attitude, but how exactly can I do it?
 
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Spidercow5521

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Hi Rouik,

Thanks for the encouragement I really appreciate it.

How do I lean on God and give my worries and hurt to Him, do I just pray it away or do I need to do anything else?
 
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Spidercow5521

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Thank you for sacrificing your time to pray for me man, means a lot!

why does the enemy want to steal, kill, and destroy me? I mean what have I done? I've always thought that satan only attacks christians, please enlighten me if I am mistaken.

How do I spend time with Him, do I just pray?
 
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Spidercow5521

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How do I pray?
 
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wwjd_kilden

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Any way you feel comfortable.

Some like to pray out loud, some like to just think the words.

the Fathers Prayer (fadervår) can be seen as a guide for prayer

- Adoration / praise
- Requests
- Asking forgiveness
- Asking help / protection
 
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Rouik

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Relaying on God is something that can see overwhelming and maybe even impossible, but the great thing is He wants that relationship with us and is making it possible with grace. Really we have to be in the Bible see what God has to say to us and apply those things to life. As far as prayer it's like talking to loving family member, as you go through out your day remember He is there and just talk to Him, tell Him what's going on ask for guidance. It's like talking to a really good friend. I hope this makes sense, and I hope things are looking up for you.