lonely

[SingPeace]

I feel like a prisoner. My house is quiet and my heart hurts. My only refuge is God. He has been showing me things about myself, my life and this world of people. He is going to save me.

[sharon112]

[Juliebeth]

I am lonely lonely lonely in this world too. I dont have ANY friends and never knew my family. I am called names by other people and its sooo hard. If you ever need a friend to talk to just pm me I'm here

[Giraffelady]

I understand. I get lonely too. I am very isolated due to chronic pain.
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[Lynn]

I feel like a prisoner. My house is quiet and my heart hurts. My only refuge is God. He has been showing me things about myself, my life and this world of people. He is going to save me.

We're glad you're here. The Rapture Ready family is warm and welcoming.
If you live near a city, and can get good radio reception, I recommend the radio program that comes on BOTT radio network, "Through the Bible" with J. Verson McGee. His daily half-hour teaching has helped so many people.
Just do a google search for Through the Bible (J. Vernon McGee) and see if it airs on radio in your area. Another good program that is usually on the same station is Grace to You with John MacArthur. You will be well-taught with these two programs. God's Word, properly taught, is exactly what each of us need.
Blessings on you SingPeace, and welcome to our Rapture Ready family.

[millky]

You will find a very warm reception here

I think a lot of Christians struggle with loneliness in this world sometimes. It's not an easy walk.

[Windsong]

sounds like a lot of us are lonely but soon there will come a day when we are all together with the Lord and we will never be lonely again! Praise God!

[GrannyVee]

Hugs to all of you. I, too, feel like a prisoner where I am living and I feel a long, long way from home. Almost like I don't belong anywhere in this world. But, prayer and my little dog are the best comforts. Take heart; nothing, and I mean nothing in our current world lasts forever and some day it's going to be better. I'm new here and so glad I found this site. Have been reading RR front page articles for over a year and only just discovered that there was a forum here a little while ago (what a dummy huh?)

[davidswife]

Welcome granny vee, I'm sortof a loner myself so I know lonely. Have you got a Bible handy. Sometimes that's when i feel the presence of the Lord most, when I read the Bible. I hope you also feel a Christian love and kinship here at RR. Will be praying for you.

[christschild]

I also feel lonely for the same reasons. No friends and no one reaches out to people any more. Some days are better than others and I know the Lord loves me but I would love to have a friend. I don't drive and no one has the time for anyone.

[javamaven]

Go out and find things to do in your neighborhood - nobody will come and get you if you just stay at home moping about what you aren't doing. Stop feeling sorry for yourselves and GO!

Take your dog(or borrow the neighbors)for a walk, go to the park, join a bike club, get out and mingle

Check out community boards at local markets or libraries, get online and find local activities, join a book club, visit senior centers and volunteer some time, get going folks!

You need to reach out first, that's the first step, and start running...

[Jon Lanning]

Dear and precious beloved of God, (and anyone else feeling this way)

My best advice is 2 things that will help you. I understand all to well loneliness and feeling alone. Feeling like no one is there who likes me. I have been made fun of. I understand being self conscious about looks and being an outcast. I know your pain and I know the answer. Find a good church you can get involved with. SOme churches I went to were very unfriendly. Some were very warm and loving. The Bible says we have to be friendly to make friends. Volunteer to help with needs of the church. A lonley person who fills a need isn't lonely long!

Most important is this: Know that you are priceless and loved. God created YOU in His image. You are His masterpiece and His joy. Before you were born, YOU, God knew you and has a plan for your life. We can talk to God because He is always with us. He says He will never leave us or forsake us. God is next to you right now! turn to Him and tell Him how you feel. Cry out to Him and let Him take your pain away. Talk to Him daily like He is walking and driving next to you, because He is. It may seem weird at first but we were created to love Him and to have a relationship with Him. When I was away from my family for the military I mieesed my family very much. I reached out and did what I am advising you to. I have experienced a much closer walk with Christ because if it. God wants to walk and talk with you as he did with Adam and Eve. Now it's your turn too!

[GrannyVee]

Thanks for the kind and inspiring words you guys! I think I may have found my online Church, here!

When I wrote that, it was late and dark out. I'm not into walking the streets at night, even with my dog. I miss my daughters and grandchildren. One of my girls no longer speaks to me. One of the reasons is that we have had many conversations about God and faith and I thought she really heard me out, but I later found that on her MySpace page, she said that she hates people that "Bible bash and ram it down people's throats) and the other, well I don't want to go there right now (although she may be coming around to accepting God). I do pray about it. A lot. My parents are elderly and overseas, as are my sisters and brother, nieces and nephews and I am pretty certain that none of them have accepted Jesus (although I have had a few conversations about God with one of my sis). I have no other family here and the kids live in another state. Had a quarrel with my fiance that night too. To top it off, my doggie is aging and failing (going blind too). It was just one of those nights. My apologies for the "poor me" thing. I am not like that all the time.

I do take comfort in God's promise, constantly. And, even when I'm down, I know that all of this stuff really is a tempest in a teacup, compared to eternity with Him. Thanks again for your kind words and good advice.

[Lynn]

Hi, GrannyVee!
Is it possible for you to re-locate to a different area? It has taken me a lifetime to understand that sometimes, we're just not 'where' we're supposed to be, and a move can bring with it a whole new world---new church, neighborhood, etc. When our families are far away, as mine are, we have to consider our church family as next-of-kin, because they really are in a very important sense.
About five years ago, we sold a farm about 1 hour north of where we live now, and everything is 'wonderful', compared to the isolation and loneliness I felt at the other place. So, I know that at least for some people, a new location can really help.
Blessings to you, and I'm very glad you are posting here at Rapture Ready.

[christschild]

I have shown myself friendly but the sad part is people don't have the time anymore. Everyone's so busy with their own lives these days. I'm not feeling sorry for myself all the time. I just have week moments. Christ loves me and I know this too shall pass.

[OnTheHorizon]

I understand how you feel. I often feel lonely too. I do hope you'll come back and fellowship here at RR.

[openmyeyes]

Dear and precious beloved of God, (and anyone else feeling this way)

My best advice is 2 things that will help you. I understand all to well loneliness and feeling alone. Feeling like no one is there who likes me. I have been made fun of. I understand being self conscious about looks and being an outcast. I know your pain and I know the answer. Find a good church you can get involved with. The Bible says we have to be friendly to make friends. Volunteer to help with needs of the church. A lonley person who fills a need isn't lonely long!

Most important is this: Know that you are priceless and loved. God created YOU in His image. You are His masterpiece and His joy. Before you were born, YOU, God knew you and has a plan for your life. We can talk to God because He is always with us. He says He will never leave us or forsake us. God is next to you right now! turn to Him and tell Him how you feel. Cry out to Him and let Him take your pain away. Talk to Him daily like He is walking and driving next to you, because He is.

How beautiful and so true. As they say at the end of the Veggie Tales movies, "God made you special and he loves you very much."

Hang in there and lean on God. This forum is awesome for encouragement. The love shared with our fellow brothers and sisters helps me to get through some tough days.

for all of you.

[House of Light]

Go out and find things to do in your neighborhood - nobody will come and get you if you just stay at home moping about what you aren't doing. Stop feeling sorry for yourselves and GO!

Take your dog(or borrow the neighbors)for a walk, go to the park, join a bike club, get out and mingle

Check out community boards at local markets or libraries, get online and find local activities, join a book club, visit senior centers and volunteer some time, get going folks!

You need to reach out first, that's the first step, and start running...

I know your intentions are good.....but most "lonely" people don't just stay at home. They are sitting at home feeling "sorry" for themselves....but expressing how they feel.

I am lonely for friends not because I sit at home or am not in any activities. I am lonely for good friends because I can't find many people who are not drinking, swearing,....knowing those things as a 'good time out'. Our church is extrmemly small.....most of the members are quite a bit older...which I think is the norm in our society. I am a mom of 5 kids.....so sometimes the busyiness of motherhood can lead to lonliness.

[penbrat]

Go out and find things to do in your neighborhood - nobody will come and get you if you just stay at home moping about what you aren't doing. Stop feeling sorry for yourselves and GO!

Take your dog(or borrow the neighbors)for a walk, go to the park, join a bike club, get out and mingle

Check out community boards at local markets or libraries, get online and find local activities, join a book club, visit senior centers and volunteer some time, get going folks!

You need to reach out first, that's the first step, and start running...

You have some good ideas, but telling someone who is hurting to stop feeling sorry for themselves or to say that they are staying at home moping is not productive, helpful or kind, IMO.

[openmyeyes]

I went through a very lonely period in my life. Much like someone else has said, because I was choosy about who I spent time with. The crazy thing is I used to always say, "I'll go out with another guy when God brings Mr. Right to my front door." and I was quite sarcastic about it.

Guess what, He did! I went on a blind date, that I had no hope for, and met my wonderful Christian husband.

God brought him right to me. It did take a couple of years. Ages for us, seconds for God, but He can fulfill all your dreams if you turn it over to Him. He really wants the best for us.

I think those years I spent single and alone God was working on me fine tuning the qualities I am now using. He is awesome.

Only someone who has been truly lonely can understand. You can be surrounded by people and still feel lonely. It is the connection to another that you are missing. God made us for this. He will answer your prayers. Honestly, He wants to do so.

for my brothers and sisters that feel alone