In the past, i use to feel like that before i understand that being thankful, appreciative of what God has done in my life and praising Him(COUNTING OUR BLESSINGS) eliminates my loneliness and being moody. Please check if this is happening too at your end. |
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---Adetunji on 10/30/09 |
Surely, if you don't EMBRACE the ways of this world, you will feel like an outcast and be "poor in spirit" (sad, depressed) and all of the unfriendliness/hostilty, and corruption (hatred, resentment) of the prideful will be "grievous" to you...
Matthew 5:3
"Blessed are the poor in spirit..." (the present INNER heaven of your heart and MIND, Romans 12:2).
Ecclesiastes 2:17
"are grievous to me".
Right now, you are LEARNING (being TAUGHT) to ENDURE...
Matthew 24:13
"endures to the end will be saved".
Endurance produces CHARACTER and a CONSCIENCE.
Have a LOVE devotion/relationship to GOD. Have a "FAITH FOR faith" (Romans 1:17 RSV). |
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---more_excellent_way on 10/30/09 |
Angela, as challenging as it my seem...take to heart God's promise "delight yourself in the Lord and He will give you the desires of your heart". The first desire is to obediently do His Will. Daily prayer, obedience to His Word with more effort than what we do to please ourselves. By placing God first in all matters, feelings, thoughts and attitude....He puts us first. Praise Him daily, be thankful for the very basic..Jesus' sacrifice specifically for you... As you want to do the best for your children, isn't God's desire to do the same and more? It is. |
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---Robert on 8/30/09 |
I am very lonely, I have been a mum since 18yrs old, to 4 children all now in their 20's and one in 30's. I can accept they had to leave home and start thier own lives but God sent them all interstate and now I'm on my own. I suffer chronic pain and few other ailments and now it's hard to go out and start a new life. I wouldn't know where to start anyway. I guess I have lost all confidence, I don't know? I know there are alot of sincere lonley people out there, but where are you? How do lonely christians meet. |
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---Angela on 8/23/09 |
...Keep the faith and know that others share your "wilderness"...But, know that God will bring us through.... |
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---Frank on 3/11/08 |
Patricia::You may think this is Inane.But it is really "Your happiness that lies within yourself".It is your despondency which is causing your happiness from bursting Forth like a red Rose.Find an interest that makes you Happy take 2 or3 work on them and you will never look back.Remember JESUS want you to be HAPPY doing GOOD.its the other Guy who keeps you in the doldrums.SMILE with my love for your Happiness :-)RSVP |
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---Emcee on 3/10/08 |
Patricia, I've been lonely all my life. I just found out it's not about me but God. God gave you a gift use it to over come the loneliness.I do pray that you know your gift,it took me awhile to find mine, and I over came much of my shyness,just because i'm using my gift. still lonely but I don't care. |
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---mike on 3/9/08 |
Patricia: I don't know why you are lonely? I figured since many responded to Michelle's wish to have a pen-pal I decided to give you an ear. Write to me describe yourself, your church family etc and I will try to help you.
Suggestion 1 Get a booklet listing God's promises to help you overcome your feelings.
Read you soon! |
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---Pierr7958 on 3/7/08 |
The word says in Psalms that our soul thirsteth after God. While I will not say this is the case, could you be mistaking being home-sick for lonliness? I personally have felt home-sick ever since the Lord revealed himself to me. I'm not suicidal but there is a desire to be absent from the body and present with the Lord. I have no desire for this world other than to run my race and finish my course as he wills and not I.
Frank3443 |
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---Frank on 6/25/07 |
I think we all go through times of lonliness, that is just part of the human condition. It is not God's punishment! We can allow those times to draw us closer to God by turning to Him to fill that lonely void. |
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---maryj9396 on 6/25/07 |
NO! He is not. We all have small bouts of lonliness. Severe loneliness is so painful and needs to be addressed. When you feel lonliness coming upon you, you must ask God quickly, and don't wait, to take it away, and He will. It is not God's will for any of His people to be lonly. Also, you might try to spend extra time with Him, God loves it and your lonliness will be minimal. |
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---catherine on 6/25/07 |
Practice being in the presence of the Lord. Read about how he is everywhere at the same time,omnipresent, and all knowing, omniecient and how much he loves you, and wants to be in fellowship with you. You can get to a place where you realize and know that he is with you every day, in every way.You can physically breathe out the loneliness and breathe in the Holy Spirit.Concentrate on what you are doing, and experience him within in a very real way. Many Blessings !!! |
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---Gayla on 6/24/07 |
It is good to seek time alone and to be with God but we must learn to cultivate friendships, as well. Loneliness can also be a form of selfishness and pride. Come out of yourself and pursue something bigger than yourself. Reach out to others. Don't wait for people to reach out to you. People will respond.Christianity is a fellowship also. We are to socialize with others, especially other believers. We are to offer love to others and to receive love.Don't forget to smile. |
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---Robyn on 6/24/07 |
wanting talk directly to god! lonely bloke believes in miracles, types in god i'm so lonely, and gets a very human earthbound response. i believe in a master creator; i believe you pay mistakes, otherwise what is the value of any lesson? but seek and thou shalt find? all I ever get is humans speaking to me as if they have this real personal right to speak on the big bloke's behalf. i'd give my right arm to have him talk with me; not some person who thinks they are his mouthpiece! am I bitter or what? |
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---adam on 6/24/07 |
Patricia-
If you would like to talk, please feel free to e-mail me. I just finished reading a wonderful book that I believe may help answer just that question. Know that you are not alone. This is a very normal feeling with a very specific answer. Take care and God Bless you. |
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---krist5495 on 6/23/07 |
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You do not have to be lonely when Christ comes into your life. I found myself lonely before I asked the Lord into my life. Now, I am not alone anymore. He abides in me! I can talk to him in prayer. We have a friend in Jesus"! Rev.3:20, 1 of my favorite scriptures, says: Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me. He knows you by name. That's why he is a personal Saviour. I will be praying for you. |
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---Kacee on 1/17/06 |
you should hang out with people who are loneily like you and avoid anybody who makes you feel bad, for example those who desire to marry but cannot should avoid hanging out with couples if this is what makes them feel worse. |
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---mary on 1/17/06 |
Patricia:there is a hymn "what a friend we have in Jesus"& he has asked us to share this love of his amongst us.why do you ask IF God is punishing you, when you know that he is a god of love & draws people to Him with love.We all go through life with some feeling of fear of rejection.Develop an attitude of intrepidition, dont look back & chalk up the rest to experience God be with you Remember HAPPINESS is within yourself, nuture it |
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---Emcee on 9/25/05 |
Patricia I am a very lonley Person too! I am very shy afraid of peole and afraid of being hurt! I stay at home unless I am swimming in the gym or walking or going to church I don't go any where because I am very afraid and scared of being hurt! I don't have friend's, because when I used to have friens they would take advantage of my kindness and steal from me or be mean!
So yes I know what it is to feel lonley |
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---angea7453 on 9/25/05 |
Hello Patricia- I am sorry you are feeling lonely. I empathize, because I know what it's like. I struggle with loneliness, because I am a very isolated person. I am an only child. My family is wonderful, and I love them. However, I don't have many friends- and no romantic pursuits right now. But, to be sure, if you draw close to the Lord, he will comfort you. You could join a Bible study group, like one at a Church members home- or even start your own Bible study group at Church. |
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---Blade7398 on 9/22/05 |
God corrects us but He's not in the "punishing" business. Perhaps you are too close to the problem to know. When we are feeling lonely, Jesus is really wanting us to draw closer to Him. Be SURE you have a personal relationship with Him. Keys to the Kingdom are:1)Daily worship and praise God,2)Pray fervently,3)Read the Bible,4)Fellowship with the believers,5)Lead a life that witnesses and gives to others. Blessings on your spiritual journey! |
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---Elsie on 9/19/05 |
I often have feelings of sadness and loneliness (not a true depression), even in a roomful of people. Sometimes just keeping busy, or reaching out to help someone less fortunate can ease these feelings. It is helpful to pray during these times, it focuses your attention away from yourself and opens your heart to God's will for your life. God bless you. |
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---Nan on 9/19/05 |
I have on occassion experienced lonliness and was very surprised to learn that the Lord was using this to try to get me to steal away and spend some extra time with him.Try it and you will be amazed at the results. |
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---ann_G on 9/19/05 |
Oh, Pacricia, you are most blessed compared to the rest of us! Praise God for the children and grandchildren that you have! Their hugs, kisses, laughter and smiles are enough to melt your loneliness away! God bless you more, dear! |
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---bebet on 9/18/05 |
thank you for your reply yes im going to church i know i am blessed with 3 children and 8 grandchildren |
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---patricia on 9/17/05 |
I was very social,before and after I became a Christian.God allowed a time..a long time..when my friends,lovers/husband scattered.I kept inviting..no one came.God showed me like "the wedding story"in the Bible.I looked around my apt.complex("the highways & byways),saw many"halt,lame"and lost.I befriended them and God is using me.When I see what He does.The house(my heart)is full.(Most are people I wouldn't have formerly chosen..but a blessing still)linda3957 |
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---lovable_linda on 9/17/05 |
Dearest Patricia: Loneliness can be a good thing. It draws us ever so close to the Lord Jesus Christ. It literally compells us to look at our innermost need for closeness and intimacy to Him and the realization that He is our bestest friend ever and forever. Maybe that's why the single love the Lord Jesus Christ more. When you feel lonely, be a sponge: soak in His love. Ask Him to hug you and fill you with His Spirit. He will. Sometimes I feel lonely, too. And it works for me. Jerusalem |
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---jerusalem on 9/17/05 |
I am an only child, I don't get lonely.I think loneliness may have something to do with growing up in a larger family.My Mom and dear friend each have three brothers and sisters ,they often feel lonely.If you had sisters or brothers perhaps what you need is to get into a group of people where you have interaction.It may be as simple as never learning to be alone,where I was always alone,except for parents,and had to entertain/occupy myself. |
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---Darlene_1 on 9/17/05 |
Hi, My name is Jerry, and I suffer from a mild case of depression. To feel lonely in a crowded room, is really a sad feeling. To smile on the outside and cry on the inside. It is tough sometimes. Staying in God's word, and staying in prayer, and always remembering the our Father in heaven loved us, in that he allowed his own son to shed his blood for our attonement. Exercise is also helpful in making us feel better inside and out. |
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---geraa7578 on 9/17/05 |
Patricia: I've been very lonely at times too, but that's definitely not punishment from God! All it takes from you is to 'reach out' to some people, see if there's anything you can help them with. Unless you're living on an island all by yourself, there should be some way to spend time with others. But it might be caused more by how YOU feel about yourself than just no one being there. Share something about your circumstances! Do you attend a church regularly? |
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---Daniel on 9/17/05 |
God is not punishing you, he can't steal for anyone.Satan is the one who came to kill, destroy, and steal from us.
He is the one stealing your happiness.
I encourage you to spend time with God when you are lonely, and believe me u'll see miracles happening in your life. |
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---Gee on 9/17/05 |
Hi,
Loneliness is not a punishment, but it is an oppertunity to invest time with God and His people. We learn many great lessons for life in loneliness. Life has many up's and down's. Some times we need to travel in the isolated and narrow roads to reach the crowded cities with a wide path.
Don't waste your sorrows, tomarrow you are going to see the joy. Before a great shower, there are darkest clouds.
God bless you,
saju6993 |
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---saju6993 on 9/17/05 |
Lastly, Patricia, look into yourself. Try to answer the question: "What makes you happy?". Evaluate yourself. Then, start activities that would make you go away from loneliness. We are Christians. We are supposed to be a happy flock because we are the children of God. |
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---bebet3754 on 9/17/05 |
You are not alone. Many are lonely today. Lonliness is not punishment it is a fact of life. We are beings that need love and companionship when we do not get it we are lonely.
When I feel lonely I spend time with God. Someday God will give us the desires of heart. He told us so in his word.
waiting for his time is worth it. Meanwhile meet friends here and let them help with he lonliness. Also remember God is the best friend you could ever want. He never leaves you and loves you unconditionally. |
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---Marla on 9/17/05 |
Part 3: If our "failure on something" is the cause of our loneliness, then we can start anew, if not we can exert effort to be able to overcome the "failure". If our "loved one" is the cause of our loneliness, then we have to communicate with that loved one. Any miscommunication must be settled for the good of the relationship. If we think that our loneliness is caused by some "sins", then we have to confess it to God, to repent, and to ask for forgiveness. |
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---bebet3754 on 9/16/05 |
Part 2: I could even say that our loneliness could be our own doing. If we are alone, then we can try establishing some connections or friendships in our surroundings. We can start with our nearest neighbor, if not our colleagues, if not in our own church. If we have nothing to do, then we can start pursuing a useful hobby, if not joining an organization in our community, if not join volunteering works in our own church. |
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---bebet3754 on 9/16/05 |
Part 1:
Patricia, God is not punishing you if you feel lonely. There are so many reasons why loneliness "attacks" us. Normally it comes when we are literally alone with nothing to do. It would also come when we desire to be in some place, to be with someone we love (family, friends, and special ones). It would also come when we "failed" on something. It would also come when the person we are too close with seems not to understand us. |
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---bebet3754 on 9/16/05 |
I don't know your situation but you may be punishing yourself. If you look Jesus is all around you. So you're not quite all by yourself. Be a friend to someone. I myself have been in places without many friends. Put on a smile and go in faith. Before long you will be involved in many things and have more friends than you'll know what to do with. Rick9463 |
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---Rick on 9/16/05 |
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