Hello! I’m new here, and I didn’t have any friends for at least three years.

Nice to meet you, I’m Astra! I’ve been a Christian for four years, and since coming to faith, I’ve lost all my friends, and I’ve been lonely ever since, the only friend that I have is my mom.
I am afraid to trust anyone, even if they call themselves Christian, because I’ve only met lukewarm ones, I have gone through many disappointments while trying to find a community of believers, and only ended up heartbroken.
I don’t mean to say this to offend any of you, I just decided to try yet again without any hope of finding true friendship. But, if I don’t try, I won’t really know.
I am really sorry for such a depressing first post, I am just tired and without any hope.

I would love to have friends, but I’m too afraid to hope.

Hi Astra, I'm so glad the Lord led you here to join us, welcome! Sorry to hear your situation and I would pray about it and ask the Lord to open good doors for you to meet real Christian friends there. I can say for sure you'll meet lots of fine fellow believers here, esp once you start posting. God bless you, your mom and your desires🌹🙏✝✡
Mk 11:24 'I tell you, you can pray for anything, and if you believe that you’ve received it, it will be yours'

Thank you

Welcome!

'Do not be discouraged, with Christ in one's life, real friends may become
more appreciated as old friends are likely to be temporary. Hold fast with
A God awareness and a new life surely will become of great importance, here in the now.'

You may be lonely at the moment, but you are not alone. You always have at least God the Father, Jesus, and the Holy Ghost. There are also other believers just like you across the globe. I will pray for you because I know exactly what you are going through. Don't lose hope.

G'Day Astra and welcome aboard CC.. Yes Friends these days are hard to find.. Also when Jesus is with us we are never alone.. But yeah i know it is so good to have one or two human friends in this world while we are on our journey through it..

May the LORD make a path to some friends for....

Welcome, Astra!

Hi Astra,

First off, thank you for your honesty—it takes courage to speak this openly, especially when you feel so worn down. I hear your heart, and you’re not alone. I’ve felt that same ache—trust shattered, surrounded by people who call themselves believers but never reflect Christ’s love.

Your words aren’t depressing; they’re real. And real is what God wants, and what true community is built on.

I’m so sorry for the loneliness and heartbreak you’ve faced. That kind of pain cuts deep, and it’s okay to feel tired. But I also want to say: I’m glad you’re here. And I believe you landed here not by accident, but because God is still reaching for you—even through all this.

If you ever want to talk, vent, or even just sit quietly and be understood, I’m here. This walk of faith can feel isolating, but we were never meant to do it alone.

Holding space for you tonight.

—Shane

That happened to me too.
I think that's a common thing that happens when you decide to trust Jesus as Savior.<
That's when the Holy Spirit enters and starts to change our lives as we allow and spend time in His Word.
Then the friends who used to connect with us on sinful things no longer have that in common as long as we walk with the Lord.

Nobody is perfect but the Lord.
But Those who claim to be Christian usually aren't. Those who are, are often controlled by their sin nature instead of the Holy Spirit. You are coming in contact with either of those types.
You'll find that some here and everywhere too, so it's good that you are cautious.
Eventually as you walk with the Lord and He starts answering prayers, He will give you friends and perhaps a good church if you don't attend one.

Have a good weekend Astra.
☕😎👍🏻

PS: I wasn't implying that you don't walk with the Lord, but talking from my personal experience. Everyone's experiences are unique and just keep seeking and asking. Seek and ye shall find. Ask and it shall be given you was a promise from Jesus.
That said, there have been times when I thought I'd die without encouragement from friends. Even Jesus was forsaken in His greatest time of need.

During times of loneliness I will suggest to use it to focus on Him as your true Friend.
He calls His disciples His friends. John 15

"13Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. 14Ye are my friends, if ye do whatsoever I command you. 15Henceforth I call you not servants; for the servant knoweth not what his lord doeth: but I have called you friends; for all things that I have heard of my Father I have made known unto you."

This is what I want to be is not only His friend, but Jesus' best friend.
I have reason to think that He can have more than one best friend.
John was His closest of the disciples and we have the potential to love Him that much. Isn't that great?