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I confess, that one of the things I miss from when I was in the world is the camaraderie. Use to have alot of fun times (and not even sinful activities) with alot of them, and now ... nada (Spanish for nothing 
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There's a reason the Bible tells us not to forsake the meeting together of the saints. We need each other. The key is to throw yourself into something at your church, get involved, and let the cards fall.
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I haven't forsaken the assembly of my brethren. In fact, I am very faithful to my church, going three times a week, and attempting my best (thanks to God) to be there in conferences and campmeetings.
You missed this, from another post to Alexis: "(I'm practically the only person my age when I go to church lol)."
I've already talked about how there really aren't any Christians my age in this area.
It's sad, but oh well.
You missed this, from another post to Alexis: "(I'm practically the only person my age when I go to church lol)."
I've already talked about how there really aren't any Christians my age in this area.
It's sad, but oh well.
C
I'm actually not sure. I still have a long way to go when it comes to my relationship with God, so it could be a while. If it was up to me I would say 25, but only God knows for sure. I definitely do desire to be with someone, but it won't do any good to be with anyone until I have that relationship with God.
No other relationship with satisfy unless He is at the center of it.
No other relationship with satisfy unless He is at the center of it.
I understand why I am single and not mingled.
Discontented? Yes! but the search is over. And singleness can be found in the lonliness of friendship or marriage. I know who mour being alone (I´m not alone, I´m not gregarious, I don´t feel that need).
Divorced help to know me better: I wasn´t ready for that YESTERDAY... I´m ot ready today.
Discontented? Yes! but the search is over. And singleness can be found in the lonliness of friendship or marriage. I know who mour being alone (I´m not alone, I´m not gregarious, I don´t feel that need).
Divorced help to know me better: I wasn´t ready for that YESTERDAY... I´m ot ready today.
S
A lot of us don't understand. There are more than a couple of us here that have been single longer than you've been on this earth who have tried to help, and you've ignored our offers of help. Helping is what brothers and sisters in Christ do. If you don't let us do that, then what are we to do?
I, along with several other guys here, have offered to talk to you about this pain you're feeling, and you have turned it down. Christ is risen. He has set the captives free.
John 5:6
When Jesus saw him lie, and knew that he had been now a long time in that case, he saith unto him, Wilt thou be made whole?
Alternatively, that can be said to mean "do you want to be healed."
Arise!
Luke 4:18
The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he hath anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor; he hath sent me to heal the brokenhearted, to preach deliverance to the captives, and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty them that are bruised,
I, along with several other guys here, have offered to talk to you about this pain you're feeling, and you have turned it down. Christ is risen. He has set the captives free.
John 5:6
When Jesus saw him lie, and knew that he had been now a long time in that case, he saith unto him, Wilt thou be made whole?
Alternatively, that can be said to mean "do you want to be healed."
Arise!
Luke 4:18
The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he hath anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor; he hath sent me to heal the brokenhearted, to preach deliverance to the captives, and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty them that are bruised,
A
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God is not the UPS man, nor does he work for Federal Express.
You can't just pray, you've got to go out and make it happen. And there are people here who have been trying to make it happen for decades. If it happens great, if it doesn't, it doesn't.
It will be what it will be. But come on. Look at a lot of the responses to these types of threads. Do you think they have been the most spiritually healthy responses?
I hear a lot of complaining about being single, but not a lot of saying "but at least I have Christ."
You can't just pray, you've got to go out and make it happen. And there are people here who have been trying to make it happen for decades. If it happens great, if it doesn't, it doesn't.
It will be what it will be. But come on. Look at a lot of the responses to these types of threads. Do you think they have been the most spiritually healthy responses?
I hear a lot of complaining about being single, but not a lot of saying "but at least I have Christ."
Okay, so I consider myself a patient person but I can't take it anymore. I'm going to be straight with you, Art05. Your condescension and ill-disguised contempt for others (yes, it is very ill-disguised) shines through in every post you make here. If you are anything in real life like you are on this forum, you are not a "nice guy", and I have a pretty good idea why you might be having trouble finding someone special. You need to work on how you view others, how you treat others, and how you listen to others. Until those problems can be corrected, there simply is no hope for you.
Welcome to my ignore button. Good day, sir.
Welcome to my ignore button. Good day, sir.
S
Have you ever gotten to where you cursed the day that you were born? There are quite a few people here who have been there in their lives, and you have brushed every single one of them aside. I was dead serious when I said I've been where you have and that there is no need to feel that way with Christ in your life.
I love you man. I love everyone, but you make friendship and fellowship darn near impossible. You're not interested in listening to an opinion that doesn't support your own, you purposefully ignore valid points and repeated pleas for reason, and when people say they're here and want try and help you, you crank up the bile and start spewing it even more.
What are we supposed to do? Grovel at your feet and beg that you talk to us, oh please, oh please?
I love you man. I love everyone, but you make friendship and fellowship darn near impossible. You're not interested in listening to an opinion that doesn't support your own, you purposefully ignore valid points and repeated pleas for reason, and when people say they're here and want try and help you, you crank up the bile and start spewing it even more.
What are we supposed to do? Grovel at your feet and beg that you talk to us, oh please, oh please?
I actually don't follow every post you make, and I wouldn't have asked if I already knew.
I actually really get where you're at, right now. I moved here to Illinois in September of 2012, and since I live with my parents (because of circumstances), I went to the church they had helped plant that summer. At the time, there were maybe 10 people who went, and half of them were the church-planting team (including my parents). The other attendees were all over 50.
I still go to my parents' church in the morning and am helpful there, but I also was invited to a young adult Bible study in February of this year. I went to that small group study every week, and after a few weeks I started going to that church on Sunday nights and since then have made many great friends my age (well, between the ages of 19 and 28...close enough ). But, basically from September to March (6-7 months!) I didn't really have any friends my age. It sucked, man. I totally get that. That's also happened to me one time before, when I didn't really have friends close to my age, but that's another story. So, yes, I can relate.
Are there any other churches in your area that you could try? Or maybe even ones that have a little of a drive?
Funny story about my Sunday night church. The first time I went to that small group study, I didn't feel well. I probably looked sickly, and I'm sure I made a horrible first impression, because at one point, I said "Yeah, I don't feel too well. I had Taco Bell for lunch." I saw some people physically move a few inches away from me. That night, I ended up having the stomach flu. Thankfully it waited until I was home from the group, but still, it wasn't the first impression I had wanted to make.
I actually really get where you're at, right now. I moved here to Illinois in September of 2012, and since I live with my parents (because of circumstances), I went to the church they had helped plant that summer. At the time, there were maybe 10 people who went, and half of them were the church-planting team (including my parents). The other attendees were all over 50.
I still go to my parents' church in the morning and am helpful there, but I also was invited to a young adult Bible study in February of this year. I went to that small group study every week, and after a few weeks I started going to that church on Sunday nights and since then have made many great friends my age (well, between the ages of 19 and 28...close enough
). But, basically from September to March (6-7 months!) I didn't really have any friends my age. It sucked, man. I totally get that. That's also happened to me one time before, when I didn't really have friends close to my age, but that's another story. So, yes, I can relate. Are there any other churches in your area that you could try? Or maybe even ones that have a little of a drive?
Funny story about my Sunday night church. The first time I went to that small group study, I didn't feel well. I probably looked sickly, and I'm sure I made a horrible first impression, because at one point, I said "Yeah, I don't feel too well. I had Taco Bell for lunch." I saw some people physically move a few inches away from me.
That night, I ended up having the stomach flu. Thankfully it waited until I was home from the group, but still, it wasn't the first impression I had wanted to make.
S
I actually don't follow every post you make, and I wouldn't have asked if I already knew.
I actually really get where you're at, right now. I moved here to Illinois in September of 2012, and since I live with my parents (because of circumstances), I went to the church they had helped plant that summer. At the time, there were maybe 10 people who went, and half of them were the church-planting team (including my parents). The other attendees were all over 50.
I still go to my parents' church in the morning and am helpful there, but I also was invited to a young adult Bible study in February of this year. I went to that small group study every week, and after a few weeks I started going to that church on Sunday nights and since then have made many great friends my age (well, between the ages of 19 and 28...close enough ). But, basically from September to March (6-7 months!) I didn't really have any friends my age. It sucked, man. I totally get that. That's also happened to me one time before, when I didn't really have friends close to my age, but that's another story. So, yes, I can relate.
Are there any other churches in your area that you could try? Or maybe even ones that have a little of a drive?
Funny story about my Sunday night church. The first time I went to that small group study, I didn't feel well. I probably looked sickly, and I'm sure I made a horrible first impression, because at one point, I said "Yeah, I don't feel too well. I had Taco Bell for lunch." I saw some people physically move a few inches away from me. That night, I ended up having the stomach flu. Thankfully it waited until I was home from the group, but still, it wasn't the first impression I had wanted to make.
I actually really get where you're at, right now. I moved here to Illinois in September of 2012, and since I live with my parents (because of circumstances), I went to the church they had helped plant that summer. At the time, there were maybe 10 people who went, and half of them were the church-planting team (including my parents). The other attendees were all over 50.
I still go to my parents' church in the morning and am helpful there, but I also was invited to a young adult Bible study in February of this year. I went to that small group study every week, and after a few weeks I started going to that church on Sunday nights and since then have made many great friends my age (well, between the ages of 19 and 28...close enough
). But, basically from September to March (6-7 months!) I didn't really have any friends my age. It sucked, man. I totally get that. That's also happened to me one time before, when I didn't really have friends close to my age, but that's another story. So, yes, I can relate. Are there any other churches in your area that you could try? Or maybe even ones that have a little of a drive?
Funny story about my Sunday night church. The first time I went to that small group study, I didn't feel well. I probably looked sickly, and I'm sure I made a horrible first impression, because at one point, I said "Yeah, I don't feel too well. I had Taco Bell for lunch." I saw some people physically move a few inches away from me.
That night, I ended up having the stomach flu. Thankfully it waited until I was home from the group, but still, it wasn't the first impression I had wanted to make.
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