I FEEL LONELY & ISOLATED.. I NEED CHRISTIAN FRIENDS

Hi there,

Sorry for the "drama" title. But it's true. Not that I'm weird. I'm social. But I came from another country and due to language and culture it's been difficult for me to find friends (especially Christian friends).

I'm 37 years old, single, and now unemployed. I've been though some depressive moments lately.I lost my car and can't find a job. I attended a church for almost 3 years and left it without meeting anybody. I just met a lady who asked me to work for her in her cleaning company but at the end she dissappeared owing me money. It was a big church and it was hard for me to get connected. All communication was through e-mail, it was so unpersonal. Thank God I'm attending a very small church now, but I'm still new there.

I need to talk to people, I fee that If I remain like that I'm gonna get more deppressed and sometimes I start having feelings of self-destruction. I'm a committed Christian and pray and read the Bible every day but still I have this issue that is so hard to overcome: depression. I met a friend online also, and I felt in love with him. But he's not interested in me anymore. So now, I feel worse.

Help me please, with your friendship. I promise I will pray for you every day and will also be a good friend and listener (or reader).

God bless you!

Hey FlowerFragrance! First of all welcome to cc. You'll meet some great people here, and most of the time are willing to pray for you. I'll pray for you also. I'm sorry the lady from your church did that to you, and that you feel the way you do. Depression is not a great place to be, or bad situations. But you know, you are not alone. People, including Christians will go through hard times, but the good thing is that it is not the end of the world and that you're not the only one who goes through them. I know you're 37, and you can make your own decisions, but can I say that maybe a relationship (like the one you had with the guy) is probably not a good idea at this time. Women, a lot of the time will talk to guys about their problems, and that's fine sometimes but not to pour your heart out to him. He is a man, not saying he can't relate, but women tend to be emotional and most times should talk to a christian woman. But most importantly God! He will see you through and make a way whatever you go through, no matter how impossible it may seem. Trust him, and believe that he will answer your prayer in its timing and according to his will.

I hope you feel at home here, and I am glad to be acquainted with you welcome to cc!

P.s Ill pray that God help you find a job, and meet new friends!

I'm praying for you, which should make your situation better. I feel strong compassion for you. I pray for my sister that she finds love and strong connectedness through friendships with people, but more importantly with You. For there is no better feeling than being intimately near to You, Lord of Love and Truth on High!!! Give GLORY to Him!!! I pray that you use your feelings of hurt and abandonment of human relationships to go deeper into the heart of God. For the word says that ALL things work together for those that love God. Loving love is the greatest privilege now, forever anywhere, among all beings and all of creation!!!
Let me say that I'm well acquainted with suicidal thoughts because I have bipolar disorder and I have learned through experience and wisdom through God's word that there is no excuse to cultivate a self-destructive thought. We are not made for ourselves, we are made for God. Although the choice is open, the choice is pure evil if turned in that direction. As Christ's armory we have no place in a frame of mind of self-destruction. Listen to me when I say this. When there seems to be a vacuum of love, kindness, gentleness, pleasantries or goodness in your life.. God is there. Waiting for you to reach to Him. To cling to Him for comfort. 2 Corinthians 1 declares this: "Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort; 4 who comforts us in all our affliction, that we may be able to comfort those who are in any affliction, through the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God. 5 For as the sufferings of Christ abound to us, even so our comfort also abounds through Christ. 6 But if we are afflicted, it is for your comfort and salvation. If we are comforted, it is for your comfort, which produces in you the patient enduring of the same sufferings which we also suffer."
I don't have that many friends either, but that's why we have each other right?

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I will pray that God will lead and direct your heart. know that He is your father, go to him like you would a parent. Ask him for wisodm.
Matt 6:33 But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.



In His Service, Shekaniah

hello florence, i to am new in a country that is not my own.i saty in australia.i am sorry for all the things that have happened to you,but i am praying for you and im sure there are millions praying for you to just think nothing of it about all the bad things that have happened,just smile and know that god is on your side.no matter what happens to you or how bad things get, god is just a pray away.he is always watching you.as for the job and money.dont get dispondent...good things will araise sooner than you think.pray for others in times of distress and be happy no matter how the devil tries to make you feel depressed and lonely like you are worthless.be strong and put on gods armour and let god light your path, take one step at a time so you are sturdy.and then i asure you good things and happiness and the eternal joy of god will presnt himself to you that nobody else can know.you and god will be one as he is with all of us,so keep you faith strong and pray to the one and only true god.

if you are feeling sad and lonely it will help you to get yourself involved in something worht while. here is an easy way to start as well as my short story and plea. it just might be the pick up youre looking for. i am going to paste my story below. please feel better and please help. the two might be the same.

I live in Austin Tx. I have listened to the same radio show for many years since I was young. What drew me to the show in the first place was that the host of the show; Dale; was a Christian. Over the years I have listened I have heard him draw further and further away from Christ.

It has gotten to the point that his partner; Bob, who is a Christian also; is apparently also starting to follow in the same direction. Last week I heard him issue a challenge to God. He said if he did not recieve 1000 calls on the show from christians supporting him and his call to Christ by this Friday; that he would take that as a sign that God Did Not Exist!!

Today he was saying that as of his challenge to God last week he still has not recieved ONE phone call in support of him following christ. He said that by Friday he would Know that there was NO GOD. Please do not let this happen. Please call him tomorrow and up till Friday as much as you can. It is a morning show for KLBJ from 6 am - 10 am. Their number is 512 973 8300 and 512 390 5525. They are both numbers to the show. Please call and pledge your support to him in his cause for Jesus. I will be calling everyday until Friday and maybe even past if the Lord needs. Please let us pull together as Christians for Christ!

I need some help here please

I live in Austin Tx. I have listened to the same radio show for many years since I was young. What drew me to the show in the first place was that the host of the show; Dale; was a Christian. Over the years I have listened I have heard him draw further and further away from Christ.

It has gotten to the point that his partner; Bob, who is a Christian also; is apparently also starting to follow in the same direction. Last week I heard him issue a challenge to God. He said if he did not recieve 1000 calls on the show from christians supporting him and his call to Christ by this Friday; that he would take that as a sign that God Did Not Exist!!

Today he was saying that as of his challenge to God last week he still has not recieved ONE phone call in support of him following christ. He said that by Friday he would Know that there was NO GOD. Please do not let this happen. Please call him tomorrow and up till Friday as much as you can. It is a morning show for KLBJ from 6 am - 10 am. Their number is 512 973 8300 and 512 390 5525. They are both numbers to the show. Please call and pledge your support to him in his cause for Jesus. I will be calling everyday until Friday and maybe even past if the Lord needs. Please let us pull together as Christians for Christ!

Hello FlowerFragance welcome to Christian Chat.

He has made everything beautiful in its time. Ecc. 3.11. This verse is to remind u of how precious u are to Our Lord and He cares about u and your life more than anything!! You have a friend in me. Friend,hold on because joy comes in the morning..weeping only lasts for a while

Welcome to cc ,, your not alone I think that is one of the biggest lies Satan tell us ,, remember you always have Jesus ... feel free to jump into the chat and make some Friends GBU

Hi- I am praying for you!! It's very ironic that you are the first post I looked at today ( I'm a new member) and we are both 37, female, and unemployed- we are just MEANT to be friends I get depressed too but try to be thankful to God for the little things. Remember also, as far as your relationship goes- God sees the bigger picture- such as it didn't work out so you would be available for the person you are meant to marry. God bless- I look forward to talking to you more- AngelMom777

Kia Ora FlowerFragrance
im glad to see that, like all of us, we go to a Christian Chatroom. You sure have alot of advice here, but i guess the only thing i want to say is ; u are UNIQUE, so what may work for others, may not work for you. Find what makes YOU connect strongly with Jesus - and if that doesnt help, vision yourself ripping a hole in the air and all Gods glory bursting through. Remember teachings on Curses and Blessings; most of what you have described looks like Curses - I would start there. If the Walk was easy, EVERYONE WOULD BE A CHRISTIAN!! Hang in there, Sister. Be Blessed - In the Holy Name of Jesus Christ. Amen

i pray that the lord will help you overcome that and also lead you to the right people. am sure you will find great people here on cc. people here are really nice. you are in the right place.

Re: I need some help here please

we do not have to pull together for christ. he can do that himeslf if he so wishes. i dont think what that guy is doing is good. i even wonder his state of thinking while he says such ugly things. if he has known christ for such a long time and can still think in that manner, then am sorry but i can not be polite about this.he is still a baby in the lord and needs HELP. LIKE REAL HELP.

Hi Flower, I will be your friend, and prayer buddy. God Bless.

Sorry for the late response. Thank you very much for your post. I've already met great people that without knowing me are praying for me. I feel more than blessed now. Thanks for your welcome as well. I need more women Christian friends to share testimonies, take each other's burdens, and pray. I hope you'd be one of them. God Bless you!

Thank you very much! I really appreciate your kind words. God Bless you!

I do.. thank you!!