Am I Alone?

[JoeC]

I've recently noticed that I seem to go through cycles where at one time I have to always be around ppl or I start feeling miserable and then I swing around and couldn't care less if I'm around ppl. Does anyone else experience this... or am I just unbalanced? :confused:

[hollikins84]

Well, can't say I go through that exactly, but I go through times where I want hang out with a lot of people. Then I can't wait to just have "me" time. It seems that I need more "me" time than time with lots of people.

[Snoopy]

I can definitely relate with you completely Josiah.

[Sara]

Me too... i can totally relate to you. There are times in my life when i feel soooooooooooooo alone if there isn't someone around to be with me. I know the Lord is there... but, you know, i need God with skin on. (Ever heard that story???) Then there are times when i do want to just be by myself and the Lord. The first happens when i'm at school and see how everyone around seems to have their own little group except me. I see that i'm the only one in school that doesn't seem to fit anywhere and i get depressed. Yet, i know why... and that changes things. I might get all depressed and sad, but knowing why it is happening and knowing that i will be rewarded for that makes me feel better. God knows exactly what it is we go through. Knowing that... KNOWING that... REALLY KNOWING that will always make you feel better. When i get a moment of silence and am alone for just a moment in school or any other place, i just close my eyes and remember that He cares for me. He knows me by name, and i'm not alone. That is what makes the difference. All of us go through this, whether message believers or not, teenagers have these stages, yet we are different in that we have a comforter, remember that!!!

*Sara :bigsmile:

[editor]

... i just close my eyes and remember that He cares for me...

I love that quote. It some how catches our personal relationship with God - what it's really like. the sweetness... everything.

[Sara]

I've posted like... a million replies today, but i type fast and all, so, it's cool... here goes another one.

GOD IS GOOD!!! We may go through hard times, we may suffer and all, yet He is faithful enough to always be by our side and never leave us alone. He is just good... the same yesterday, today, and forever. Praise the Lord!

*Sara

[Unregistered]

I can also relate to this. I often want to be around with friends and then other times I don't. Maybe it's just the hormones in our bodu changing haha. I dunno.

[marvinthemartian]

Right now I'm feeing like I'm now wanted by anybody. I haven't talked to anyone about this, but I feel like God has abandon me. Lately I haven't been feeling the same. Usally I'm always happy and smiling, but now I'm depressed. Its either work or God is playing games on me. Sometimes I wonder if there is a God because my life is empty right now.

[editor]

Marvin, I know this is a stereotypical answer, but I know exactly what you're going through. Sometimes God distances himself from us - set's us on our own a little - to see how his child will act. He hasn't abandoned you, he's testing you. Keep prayed up. Keep reading your Bible. Keep in God's channel's - even when it "feels" ineffectual. If we base our Christian walk on feelings, then we set ourselves on a spiritual rollercoaster. There are many times I don't "feel" saved; if I believed my feelings, I would never progress in my walk with God. I'd always be concerned with getting saved.

So, just remember that (1) feelings can't be trsuted. (2) Sometimes God sets us on our own (like he did with Job) to see what we'll do.

[collegegirl]

Hey, I really appreciate that, because I can identify with that totally. There are times where it is like I am praying, and it is not going anywhere. What has helped me with that is I have a notebook where I write my church notes in, and I write a prayer, like I was writing a letter to someone, only it is to Christ. ( I even sign my name at the bottom.) There are times where I feel very connected, and then there are times where I feel alone. I just have to never get up. If I do, then satan has won the battle. Just remember Job. He never gave up even after all of his worldy possessions were stolen or burnt, and his children killed. After his enormous trial, he got DOUBLE what he lost. And Peter, when he hung in there after what would have been an embarrassing situation when satan used him to tempt Christ, was given a very big blessing. Keep reading the Bible, keep praying and listening to the tapes. We all need a bit of encouragement.

[JoeC]

You're writing a letter to God reminds me of Bro. Branham tackng that letter to the tree addressed "Mr. Jesus"

I've always thought that God would be elated to receive a love letter from one of his Bride. An occasional love letter to God seems romantic to me somehow.

[simple]

<snip> Light a man on fire; he'll be warm for the rest of his life.
/me lights snoopy on fire.
wow that was cool. do it again.

Marvin the M,

1. God does not play games. gods do.
2. Find your self-worth in the LORD.
3. Two ppl are a majority -- you and Jesus
4. Your thoughts control your actions -- control your thoughts control your actions.

-simple
'there is a butt between what you say and what you do.'

[blessed]

When u are making something, anything in particular, sometimes you stand back and just look at it. Maybe to see how it is doing so far, or if u move away if it will stand on its own, Or to identify areas that needs a little neatining up..... Could that be the same with us and God maybe he is just looking at what has been done so far and what needs to be done, but he is still there we may not feel his hands holding us , but he is right there.

just a thought hope it makes sense.

[collegegirl]

I like that. I really do. Thank you. I see what you mean. We do that in culinary, and it makes sense in the spiritual as well. There is the natural reflecting the spiritual. Amazing. Praise the Lord for His Goodness and Mercy which endures forever.

[Christian-Samurai]

:D good to see others sharing

[blessed]

:tongue: :tongue: :tongue:

[Christian-Samurai]

whattt???? is that for?

[collegegirl]

I understood.

[Christian-Samurai]

oh its a girl thing ok never mind forget I asked :D :harhar1:

[collegegirl]

Yes. So there.

Blessed, I think you and I are really sisters, the way that you come up with things that I can totally see. :) Nice to have found you.

[Christian-Samurai]

Well I am so glad you can fit so well together by messing with me I am happy to help :D

[collegegirl]

But that just makes it part of the family, right? Brothers and sisters picking at eachother? LOL :harhar1:

[blessed]

Nice to have found u to collegegirl, honestly every day i pray for u all it's great to have found u all even Joe who i hardly see,even u are special Joe

[Christian-Samurai]

joe and collegegirl ??? only them :sad: :sad:

[blessed]

and my bestest bestest bro benjamin is very special to :D

[Christian-Samurai]

:yay: :yay: :yay:

[blessed]

he he he glad to know i made u happy bro

[Christian-Samurai]

*blushing from ear to ear* yupper sure did sis

[collegegirl]

Heh heh, an easy blusher. This could be fun....

*collegegirl gets a mischevious twinkle in her eye and rubs her hands in glee*

[Christian-Samurai]

*collegegirl gets a mischevious twinkle in her eye and rubs her hands in glee*

means that someone is in the bath room and she cant hold it in any more :D

[blessed]

what!!!!!!

[Christian-Samurai]

never mind :)

[collegegirl]

Yeah, I think that you should change that post to say what you really mean. I think SOMEONE needs to get a bit more sleep. *hint hint*

[All4Jesus]

Right now I'm feeing like I'm now wanted by anybody. I haven't talked to anyone about this, but I feel like God has abandon me. Lately I haven't been feeling the same. Usally I'm always happy and smiling, but now I'm depressed. Its either work or God is playing games on me. Sometimes I wonder if there is a God because my life is empty right now.

God has not abondoned you. He is not playing games with you as well. Keep reading spoken words and the bible for comfort. He will always love you. I know it seems God is so far away BUT he is never ever too late. Don't let satan win. All satan wants is to deceive the very elect. He wants you to fill this way and begin to doubt your own God. I've had the same feeling but then I thought how can God not love me or abondon me when I have a lovely family, food to eat, a heathy body, a good school, friends (although sometimes i feel i want to be alone),I get to know you all godly ppl but finally I am a young message believer. I am so happy to be apart of it all. Everytime you feel low just think about all God has done for you. I'll pray for you and for Joe as well. I know these words are not much but they mean a lot to me. God Bless You. All4Jesus :)

[blessed]

i really wish that we can hear from Marvinthemartian again maybe we can be of help to him...it really sad that we could not help

[Christian-Samurai]

well who is not to say that God hasnt already helped him :)

[blessed]

That is true but i would love to know if that happened

[Babyruth]

I was wondering about him as well. I tried to go to his website, but it just wanted me to sign in, I did, but it still wouldn't let me see it.

[blessed]

well i guess we just have to pray and have faith that he is ok, im sure being in the army is tough and without the Lord how can he stand

[Babyruth]

I did get to his website, but it said that he was no longer a member. I hope he's ok.

[blessed]

well all we can do is commit him into the hands of the Lord

[Babyruth]

Yep, that's what we need to do. Although, that's what should be done first, but too many times I think there are things I can do, I sometimes resort to God's hands after a couple tries. So, from now on, I will try to give it to God first.

[blessed]

That is a problem that i have sometimes i try to fix things first, but what i should do is take it to the Lord first, but he is helping me overcome it by placing me in some situations where i really cannot do anything but commit it into his hands:D, isint he wonderful he knows what i have need of and will always do whatever it takes to perfect me

[Babyruth]

He sure is. I need to learn to give it to Him first. Then I wouldn't have so much trouble.

[Angelo]

.... and after committing him to the Lord we must believe that he'll be alright. If he has to go through trials and temptations, I'm sure God is in control. And if God permits that you could get in touch with him in the future, I'm sure he'll realize that he can't live life without the brethren.
When we fall, we just have to heartily come back to Him.

[All4Jesus]

Amen brother :)

[Babyruth]

Amen from me too!

[blessed]

you are right bro angelo

[Angelo]

well, I knew that from experience. :lifting:

[blessed]

me to its a shame that i did not think of it that way...when the Lord calls him back he will have a great testimony

[NeedGod]

i will remember him too. why, i went through depression last year too and i couldnt go throught the day without drinking a couple of tots of spirits. one day i will post my testimony for all to see. because, God helped me through. i will pray for him too.

[Christian-Samurai]

Good Glad to hear and look forward to the testimony :)

[NeedGod]

i will post it as soon as i can. i guess i will have to start a new thread though huh? :sad:

[Babyruth]

Yep, those are the rules, lol. Not really, but it would be nice to have it in a new thread. Looking forward to reading your testimony.

[NeedGod]

ok Ruth , now i am fully encouraged to do it. you know how lazy i am about new threads though, huh? oh, and under what shall i put it? i cant seem to find a forum for testimonies. or maybe i aint looking closely enouigh

[collegegirl]

Well, under prayer requests/testimonies....

[NeedGod]

i got it, i wrote it although i was abit hesitant at first. well, here goes...

[carla]

I've recently noticed that I seem to go through cycles where at one time I have to always be around ppl or I start feeling miserable and then I swing around and couldn't care less if I'm around ppl. Does anyone else experience this... or am I just unbalanced? :confused:



i know exactly what you mean i feel like that at times too and i hate it! its like im bipolar or something

[JoeC]

I wouldn't say the swings are that drastic. Bipolar is a little more than what I'm talking about.

[redeemed]

[QUOTE=carla]i know exactly what you mean i feel like that at times too and i hate it!


I go through those dealies also.

[BroTrevor]

I almost always want to be around people....

[JoeC]

It's really just different presonality types.

[jess06]

JoeC I have to say I know what your going through. I myself am going through that same thing right know. I hate to misberable and to be honest though everyone is unbalanced its just life and our sinful flesh and I hate it.






I've recently noticed that I seem to go through cycles where at one time I have to always be around ppl or I start feeling miserable and then I swing around and couldn't care less if I'm around ppl. Does anyone else experience this... or am I just unbalanced? :confused:

[blessed]

i think everyone has their ups and downs but remember you are not alone and Jesus is always here for you

[NeedGod]

yeah, and especially in our teenage years, we experience this often. but when it happens, just close your eyes and say a little prayer to God. after a while, you feel all happy and nice again

[TweetyBird]

hey joeC i can totaly ralate but mine is like when im around people i want to be alone also the athor way around





i kinda need a sign

[AlanaH]

yeah, and especially in our teenage years, we experience this often. but when it happens, just close your eyes and say a little prayer to God. after a while, you feel all happy and nice again

Yup...there it is! Nice post, Namwacha!

[joris]

yeah, and especially in our teenage years, we experience this often. but when it happens, just close your eyes and say a little prayer to God. after a while, you feel all happy and nice againI would like to experience that part :y10:

[God'schild]

I would like to experience that part :y10:

I have felt the way you do long long time ago.. Some how when i would feel that way i would read my bible and pray that i would have the joy i had when i got saved.. or the the restore of the joy of my salvation. I will pray that God will Grant you the joy of your salvation.. Lean on Jesus he will Never forsake you nor leave you alone..

[joris]

I will pray that God will Grant you the joy of your salvation.. Lean on Jesus he will Never forsake you nor leave you alone..thank you :)
Lord lets me have, the joy... (still there's days like this)
but I guess it's getting better still; like, me still remembering of more then two years ago how awesome a few days of joy, of gladness were, when being baptised...

[God'schild]

thank you :)
Lord lets me have, the joy... (still there's days like this)
but I guess it's getting better still; like, me still remembering of more then two years ago how awesome a few days of joy, of gladness were, when being baptised...

Joris,

God knows what you are feeling in your heart.. he knows everything.. He will gave you the strength you need for everyday of your life he will even gave you joy when you don't even expect it..

How do you God loves you?? because he said so. and theres Joy admist the trial.. Always remember God only gives you what you can handle..

[joris]

Always remember God only gives you what you can handle..it's uhm... that bible text usually makes me think like I didn't know/didn't even want to know I could handle /that much/ :y10:

[God'schild]

trials only come to make us stronger in our walk with Christ and they mold our character...

God is with you in every trial and in everything you do.

[AlanaH]

Amen, that's true. And I've personally experienced this.
Have you ever read the poem of the man who walked in the sand and only saw one set of footprints? If not, I'll have to get it for you cause it's amazing.

[joris]

Amen, that's true. And I've personally experienced this.
Have you ever read the poem of the man who walked in the sand and only saw one set of footprints? If not, I'll have to get it for you cause it's amazing.uhm yes I think I know that one... though it'd be nice if you could post it though :embarrassed::)

[God'schild]

I read that poem

it's called "Footprints in the Sand of time" i just don't remember how it goes.

[Babyruth]

One night a man had a dream. He dreamed
he was walking along the beach with the LORD.


Across the sky flashed scenes from his life.
For each scene he noticed two sets of
footprints in the sand: one belonging
to him, and the other to the LORD.


When the last scene of his life flashed before him,
he looked back at the footprints in the sand.


He noticed that many times along the path of
his life there was only one set of footprints.


He also noticed that it happened at the very
lowest and saddest times in his life.


This really bothered him and he
questioned the LORD about it:


"LORD, you said that once I decided to follow
you, you'd walk with me all the way.
But I have noticed that during the most
troublesome times in my life,
there is only one set of footprints.
I don't understand why when
I needed you most you would leave me."

The LORD replied:


"My son, my precious child,
I love you and I would never leave you.
During your times of trial and suffering,
when you see only one set of footprints,
it was then that I carried you."

[God'schild]

Ruth thank you for posting the poem..

[Babyruth]

No problem. It's one of my favorites.

[AlanaH]

I absolutely love it because I know that it's true.

[God'schild]

every time i read that poem or feel like i'm totally alone i remember that poem and it helps me remember that i'm not alone and that God Is always there for me that he will never leave me nor forsake me..

[blessed]

Whenever I am having a rough time, I remember that poem and know that God is carrying me through.

[Babyruth]

Yeah. I have it on a keychain on my Bible. It's so powerful!

[AlanaH]

I have it written in various places in my room...cause we all need a reminder sometimes!

[God'schild]

i have it on my dresser everytime i feel alone i read it, it's a good reminder it's lets me know that i'm truely never alone and never will be alone..

[AlanaH]

It's nice to be reminded sometimes even though we already know....

[peanutgirl4jc]

this is for every body who wrote about being alone . i am here when you cry i am here i reply for it is when your asking why it is me who replys i am here so when you dont know why remember it is me who gave you life for i am here allways look to me The lord Jesus christ. thats how i know im not alone may the lord bless yall your sister in christ brandie

[AlanaH]

That's awesome...great post!

[NeedGod]

I am not alone. He is here with me. No matter what happens, He will not leave me. Even when i feel alone and lonely. Even when my world falls apart and i sink so low. I am not alone. He is here with me.
And when this road is over, and i have let go of all my burdens, i will look back and see Him carrying me through the way.
So no, no one here is alone.

[vpiper]

I am not alone. He is here with me. No matter what happens, He will not leave me. Even when i feel alone and lonely. Even when my world falls apart and i sink so low. I am not alone. He is here with me.
And when this road is over, and i have let go of all my burdens, i will look back and see Him carrying me through the way.
So no, no one here is alone.
It's good to remember we are not alone.

[EllyMae]

I've recently noticed that I seem to go through cycles where at one time I have to always be around ppl or I start feeling miserable and then I swing around and couldn't care less if I'm around ppl. Does anyone else experience this... or am I just unbalanced? :confused:

I know this thread was started a long time ago, and I've read in here before, just not the orginal post. :D Haha, well anyways, I can completely relate with this. I spend a lot of time with my best friend's family, so I know quite a bit about them. They are always together, and do everything together. Her whole family started church at the same time, they go shopping together, pray together, look for a job together, nobody sleeps by themselves at night, etc... After spending time with them, and then coming home, I guess I want that kind of relationship with my family

My family is the exact opposite. I don't have my family with me there at church... if I go to the store I usually go alone... if I look for a job I go by myself... of course I pray alone (since my family aren't Christians)... I definitely get lonely sometimes. Kind of makes me long for a companion more, so that I'll always have someone there for me.

I'm just very thankful that God came into my life, and He's truely always been there for me.

[marichino_freedom]

we are always here though!!!!

*hugs*

(i think we need a hug smilie)

[EllyMae]

we are always here though!!!!

:D.... thanks.

[vpiper]

I know this thread was started a long time ago, and I've read in here before, just not the orginal post. :D Haha, well anyways, I can completely relate with this. I spend a lot of time with my best friend's family, so I know quite a bit about them. They are always together, and do everything together. Her whole family started church at the same time, they go shopping together, pray together, look for a job together, nobody sleeps by themselves at night, etc... After spending time with them, and then coming home, I guess I want that kind of relationship with my family

My family is the exact opposite. I don't have my family with me there at church... if I go to the store I usually go alone... if I look for a job I go by myself... of course I pray alone (since my family aren't Christians)... I definitely get lonely sometimes. Kind of makes me long for a companion more, so that I'll always have someone there for me.

I'm just very thankful that God came into my life, and He's truely always been there for me.
you can look at it this way, you now have two families, the one you were born into and the one you were reborn into. and when you do marry you guys can start you own traditions that will be lots of fun.

Welcome to my family hug

[EllyMae]

you can look at it this way, you now have two families, the one you were born into and the one you were reborn into. and when you do marry you guys can start you own traditions that will be lots of fun.

That's true. They are my 2nd family. So, I guess what my family "lacks" (for lack of better words), they make up for. God knew exactly who to bring into my life. And, I can't wait to make my own family traditions. :)

[NeedGod]

ok girls, lets have a group hug with Elly in the middle so she knows we're her family too :) Ok girls, no rushing. NIce and ladylike. And please please, dont strangle her:)

[joris]

My family is the exact opposite. I don't have my family with me there at church... if I go to the store I usually go alone... if I look for a job I go by myself... of course I pray alone (since my family aren't Christians)... I definitely get lonely sometimes. Kind of makes me long for a companion more, so that I'll always have someone there for me.I know the feelings, loneliness is very hard to fight (don't have much of real friendship either, some friends at church, but only seeing a few times in a week, or so, some friends over chat -- but that's kinda far away, too)

Though, well, that doesn't seem like a good reason for a relationship; it's then to fill in the loneliness, thus a cure - instead of it being based on you loving that other, it's then... affraid it could easily make you very dependant on that other person, and... well, that doesn't seem right


I can feel quite helpless, like... nobody can reach, I'm not experiencing -- *feeling* -- friendship, long for God to be that friend, that I can talk with, that friend that *is there* and understands, and helps and comforts and... and that He is a Father (completely different from biological father), that talks and encourages and makes me feel... makes me realise what is important to me isn't irrelevant to me; That He understands me, my longings. I long Him to come into those longings, and all those questions, and answers them, not letting me sit without any clue what with it, locked and sad and alone
You know it's such an ugly thing, that people sing as christian you are not alone. Maybe that's heaven - down here in this rotten place, that's nonsence

Maybe He is there... but I'm lonely -- I'm alone anyway :(

[BroTrevor]

Maybe He is there... but I'm lonely -- I'm alone anyway :(


*BroTrev gives Joris a brotherly hug.

[EllyMae]

ok girls, lets have a group hug with Elly in the middle so she knows we're her family too :) Ok girls, no rushing. NIce and ladylike. And please please, dont strangle her:)

Nam...... *sniff*

You gals are the best!

:)

[marichino_freedom]

this thread has made me very happy! :D :yay: :yay: