DaughterofKing Posted February 3, 2006 Group: Advanced Member Followers: 0 Topic Count: 92 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 232 Content Per Day: 0.03 Reputation: 2 Days Won: 0 Joined: 10/19/2005 Status: Offline Share Posted February 3, 2006 Am I depressed because I dont have friends or a boyfriend or babies or a career? If I get those things will I cheer up? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bolts Posted February 3, 2006 Group: Diamond Member Followers: 1 Topic Count: 50 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 963 Content Per Day: 0.14 Reputation: 4 Days Won: 0 Joined: 10/27/2005 Status: Offline Birthday: 07/10/1963 Share Posted February 3, 2006 I think that you must be ready for those things. If you trust in the Lord with all your heart, with all your mind and with all your strength, he will bring these along for you when the time is ripe. There is nothing wrong with you except a low self image. How about working on your self esteem? Do affirmations every day and praise the Lord for all the wonderful things he has done for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KatieK Posted February 3, 2006 Group: Members Followers: 0 Topic Count: 7 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 47 Content Per Day: 0.01 Reputation: 1 Days Won: 0 Joined: 12/02/2005 Status: Offline Birthday: 06/15/1990 Share Posted February 3, 2006 I'm praying for you. I don't really know what to say. For several years I had few friends and no close ones. the friendless year before I knew Jesus was the worst year of my life. Now Jesus is my Best Friend, I've got some others but it's not a fair comparisoin. I agree with bolts that those relationships will come when your ready for them. Pray about these things. Sometimes we just have to trust God even when it hurts a little. Jereimaih 29:11-13 11 For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. 12 Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. 13 You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart. God knows what he's doing in your life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khristeeanos Posted February 3, 2006 Group: Royal Member Followers: 0 Topic Count: 109 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 1,278 Content Per Day: 0.17 Reputation: 29 Days Won: 0 Joined: 05/07/2004 Status: Offline Share Posted February 3, 2006 Am I depressed because I dont have friends or a boyfriend or babies or a career? If I get those things will I cheer up? I was like this at one point. I was depressed for many years, even attempting suicide. I was focused on myself and not on others. When I gave my live to Christ I started focusing on how I could be a blessing to others. Then the depression went away. If you are relying on other people to make you happy, you will always be disappointed. But if you rely on God . . . . . . . . . . . . . you will never be let down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smalcald Posted February 3, 2006 Group: Royal Member Followers: 0 Topic Count: 32 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 5,258 Content Per Day: 0.76 Reputation: 42 Days Won: 3 Joined: 06/16/2005 Status: Offline Birthday: 07/22/1960 Share Posted February 3, 2006 Good point Kristinoss. When I stopped trying to get what I felt I wanted and needed, and instead took what God gave me, it really really helped. God may have different plans for us than what we think will make us happy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khristeeanos Posted February 3, 2006 Group: Royal Member Followers: 0 Topic Count: 109 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 1,278 Content Per Day: 0.17 Reputation: 29 Days Won: 0 Joined: 05/07/2004 Status: Offline Share Posted February 3, 2006 Good point Kristinoss. When I stopped trying to get what I felt I wanted and needed, and instead took what God gave me, it really really helped. God may have different plans for us than what we think will make us happy. I have heard dozens of stories of people in very poor countries who have literally only a percentage of the things we do and yet they are content and extremely happy people. It is because in their hearts and minds they have no needs except for God's provision. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gypc Posted February 3, 2006 Group: Diamond Member Followers: 1 Topic Count: 24 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 972 Content Per Day: 0.13 Reputation: 13 Days Won: 0 Joined: 03/15/2004 Status: Offline Birthday: 07/07/1964 Share Posted February 3, 2006 Luke 10:38As Jesus and his disciples were on their way, he came to a village where a woman named Martha opened her home to him. 39She had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord's feet listening to what he said. 40But Martha was distracted by all the preparations that had to be made. She came to him and asked, "Lord, don't you care that my sister has left me to do the work by myself? Tell her to help me!" 41"Martha, Martha," the Lord answered, "you are worried and upset about many things, 42but only one thing is needed. Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her." Just stay at his feet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ayin jade Posted February 3, 2006 Group: Worthy Ministers Followers: 44 Topic Count: 6,178 Topics Per Day: 0.87 Content Count: 43,800 Content Per Day: 6.18 Reputation: 11,247 Days Won: 58 Joined: 01/03/2005 Status: Offline Share Posted February 3, 2006 Am I depressed because I dont have friends or a boyfriend or babies or a career? If I get those things will I cheer up? You dont have peace within yourself. You cant have happiness from external things, only from within. And only with the Lord. True and best happiness comes from the Lord. From the joy of trusting in Him. From the joy of the relationship with Him. Then the external things wont matter. You once told me DoK that you wont trust Him unless there is something in it for you. Well this is what is in it for you--peace. Look at all your posts. You are clearly unhappy. Surrender to the Lord DoK and be at peace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InternalFlame Posted February 3, 2006 Group: Diamond Member Followers: 0 Topic Count: 77 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 422 Content Per Day: 0.06 Reputation: 5 Days Won: 0 Joined: 10/30/2005 Status: Offline Birthday: 07/24/1985 Share Posted February 3, 2006 Am I depressed because I dont have friends or a boyfriend or babies or a career? If I get those things will I cheer up? I was like this at one point. I was depressed for many years, even attempting suicide. I was focused on myself and not on others. When I gave my live to Christ I started focusing on how I could be a blessing to others. Then the depression went away. If you are relying on other people to make you happy, you will always be disappointed. But if you rely on God . . . . . . . . . . . . . you will never be let down. right on I had to learn this the hard way - I got dumped by the guy I was placeing my happiness upon. Had to learn to put my happiness on God, not him or any of my friends. Still trying to keep in my head today... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonard Posted February 4, 2006 Group: Royal Member Followers: 2 Topic Count: 115 Topics Per Day: 0.02 Content Count: 8,281 Content Per Day: 1.12 Reputation: 249 Days Won: 3 Joined: 03/03/2004 Status: Offline Birthday: 10/30/1955 Share Posted February 4, 2006 Abe Lincoln said: "Folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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