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I'm Lonely

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Hi everybody,

Well, I came back to school early because of bad weather in Iowa. Now I'm the only one in my 7 person apartment. I'm way lonely. I've tried watching tv, listening to music (Who am I by Casting Crowns), reading (Bible and Lucado), I even tried to invite someone to come down and hang out with me, but they didn't want to. I do try to do stuff so I'm not lonely and it doesn't work. I guess I'm a total failure. I'm so lonely, and I doubt I'll be getting a roommate for my interim course because new peopel move in today and current students move in tomorrow and I'm all alone. I know that God is alway swith me and all that stuff, but I'm alone. I'm crying because I'm so alone. I'm never like this. I was doing so good at home and now I'm depressed crying alone in my dormroom, like I always am. Am I that much of a loser? I went to Subway and no one talked to me there, not even the workers. They always talk to me when I go in, also. I guess I'm that much of a failure.

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Sounds like you are believing some lies of the devil. Who are you? You are a child of the Living God. You are a joint heir with Jesus. You are a child of the King of Kings and the Lord of Lords. You are not a failure.

Make a list of `10 things that God has blessed you with. Reply them here for us to see how God is at work in your life.

I understand loneliness. I have been there a lot. It is difficult, but not impossible to deal with.

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Hmm... Been there. You're not completely alone, which is great that you realize God's there. Don't feel alone, my friend. You have many people who love you, and if you still feel alone, you can always send me an IM. God will send you someone in time and he understands that we all need friends to chill with.:)

<3 always,
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sounds like you have made it to collage. I consider that a sucess! many people try to get there but don't.

also this was probly said already, but, you know you arent alone. God is with us always. and in you were created in god's image. that really means, (to me at least) God is the only freind you need.
I am with you on the lonely, it really seams my life moves so fast I have no time for friends.

by the end of your life time, if you can count 1 hand of good true friends, then you have had a good life. I KNOW losts and lots. I have really 1 best friend. so don't be sad. infact Rejoice and Accept the lord.

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Man, come on! You are NOT a failure...break up that cloud! Stop putting yourself down...get out...go someplace...is there a club near by? a coffee shop? Get our of your room and get around people...even if they don't talk to you...it won't be so lonely. Find out if there are any concerts around...and try to meet someone...going to a concert you get to talk to people with the same interests...clubs usually have a five buck admission fee...surely you can afford that for a bit? Meet some people, even if no one talks to you...initiate the conversation...if you see someone sitting alone at the bar, go order them a drink...try to stick away from alcohol...not the best choice for a christian to make when they are depressed...it makes things worse. that's my advice...PM me if you wanna talk sometimes...it might take away the lonliness too...
 
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Hi...

I'm doing a little better. I bought an alarm clock radio the other day so I don't get so lonely because I'm having someone "talk" to me (The DJs). I also meet with my friend mentor guy so that he can give me ideas to get involved so I can get friends.

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Have you tried telling God that you're lonely and asking Him to give you a friend? A few months ago I was feeling sooo lonely, needing someone who I could share the Lord with and have fun with. I cried out to Him for a few weeks and before I knew it, He had sent a special friend into my life. And believe me, this friendship is so totally of Him I weep with thanksgiving at times. So, give it all up to Him, He won't let you down.
 
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Hey,

I am doing better now. I bought a radio alarm clock where I can listen to the radio while in bed. It helps me out quite a bit! Also I'm finding people that know me are also Bible/Theology majors and now they want to hang out with me! For example, for lunch yesterday I sat at a table with all Bible/Theology majors! I actually felt like a normal person for once!:D

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servant4ever said:
Hi everybody,

Well, I came back to school early because of bad weather in Iowa. Now I'm the only one in my 7 person apartment. I'm way lonely. I've tried watching tv, listening to music (Who am I by Casting Crowns), reading (Bible and Lucado), I even tried to invite someone to come down and hang out with me, but they didn't want to. I do try to do stuff so I'm not lonely and it doesn't work. I guess I'm a total failure. I'm so lonely, and I doubt I'll be getting a roommate for my interim course because new peopel move in today and current students move in tomorrow and I'm all alone. I know that God is alway swith me and all that stuff, but I'm alone. I'm crying because I'm so alone. I'm never like this. I was doing so good at home and now I'm depressed crying alone in my dormroom, like I always am. Am I that much of a loser? I went to Subway and no one talked to me there, not even the workers. They always talk to me when I go in, also. I guess I'm that much of a failure.

servant4ever
your a child of God.He don't make losers. Your loved always sweetie. No matter where you go or what you do,you look up and smile and know that you are loved my JESUS CHRIST himself. Smile!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! He watches over you no matter how lonely you feel,even I deal with this. God said he would never leave or forsake us. Hang in there,life always changes.;)
 
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