I'm very depressed, more so than I've been in decades. I live alone, work alone, and have no close family, and no friends. My feeling is that I've failed in life. On a given week the only person I talk to is someone at a fast food drive thru or grocery checkout counter- that's just a thank you- not really a way to build friendships. I'm unable to participate in hobbies I've enjoyed in the past because of physical injuries. I feel distant from God because of some things where I thought I was following God's voice but turned out to not be from God. I no longer trust any voices I hear inside that I previously assumed was the holy spirit. If I wasn't a Christian I would be more social because of nightlife and sin options. I go to church most sundays but I don't meet anyone and usually don't talk to a single person- I'm invisible. I am not extremely outgoing and also I am very sad, embarrassed and not confident right now, so it's hard to initiate with strangers. They don't have any Bible studies or any other means to meet people. All the things I've tried to meet people in hope to make friends have ended in futility. I'm barely even functioning and I don't think I'm living a life God intended. My gas tank is on empty and I have nothing left. I read the Bible and pray regularly but this thorn in the side remains. I don't expect any response, but only appreciate your prayers.
I read your comment and I am sorry for all you are going through. That is a lot to carry. A few months ago the Lord impressed upon me to have a prayer book. I want you to know that your name is in it. The prayer book is prayed on often and this prayer book belongs to the Lord. From experience, I want you to know that when life feels this heavy, it is when the Lord is the closet and right by your side. I never knew this to be true until I also went through some suffering myself. I learned that the devil will attack what is valuable to God's plan. You are valuable and loved by God. Do not lose sight of the Lord. Trust me he has not left. The bible verse that I constantly remind myself of is "Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding." Proverbs 3:5. Know that I am praying for you and Jesus is with you. Keep praying and talking with him. He hears every word. If there is anything else that I can pray about with you, please let me know!
and ye shall hold your peace.
Psalm 86:17, Hebrews 4:15-16 kjv.
I will certainly pray for you.
I read your comment and I am sorry for all you are going through. That is a lot to carry. A few months ago the Lord impressed upon me to have a prayer book. I want you to know that your name is in it. The prayer book is prayed on often and this prayer book belongs to the Lord. From experience, I want you to know that when life feels this heavy, it is when the Lord is the closet and right by your side. I never knew this to be true until I also went through some suffering myself. I learned that the devil will attack what is valuable to God's plan. You are valuable and loved by God. Do not lose sight of the Lord. Trust me he has not left. The bible verse that I constantly remind myself of is "Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding." Proverbs 3:5. Know that I am praying for you and Jesus is with you. Keep praying and talking with him. He hears every word. If there is anything else that I can pray about with you, please let me know!
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