Advice or help?

[Roofus]

Hello.

I've struggled so long now of finding help, but im really trying. I hope people don't mind me posting. I used to be a christian, and i loved having faith and i always remember when i was younger saying to my dad, i'll never lose my faith. Then when i turned 6 my family started going through a lot of problems, so much has gone on im 18 now, and theres so many problems at home, but i think its best not to go into detail as i think its kind of rude, just coming in here and telling everyone my life story. Over the years i lost my faith, and im struggling as im a lesbian also, and i want to be free, i want to be a christian again, even though i think to myself, its how i feel, im gay thats who i am, but i know, that deep down, i want to give me life back to god, and soon im going to have to find someone to live as both my parents are splitting up and im going to have nowhere to go as they say they don't love me any more. I also have bipolar so i find it hard to look after myself at times, and im stuck, and i feel so lost. Any help would be great or someone to talk to. Thank you.

Ruth

 

[InnocentOdion]

Hi Roofus,
Have you tried getting in touch with a local emergency housing agency? What country to do you come from, if you don't mind me asking? If you don't want to tell me this information, then you could just go online and search for local emergency housing in your area. One of my friends had to do this before he gave his life to God.

I'm so glad you are willing to give your life to God again. I'm sorry to hear about your family splitting up but I do think they still love you. Nobody can hate their own daughter, surely? I'm a father, although to a young baby girl, and I love her very much. I don't think I could ever not love her.

Remember, God loves you very much, and even though you have currently gone your own way--you are still a human, and I, amongst others, love and care about you. Please feel free to message back, we're here to help and answer any questions you could possibly have.

God bless you and keep you safe,
InnocentOdion

 

[Roofus]

Hello, thank you for your reply . Im from united kingdom. I htink maybe the best thing to do is look for some support, to get help with housing, and really try and be strong and try to get over things. I think that giving my life back to god, would help, as there has been times where i felt i have had nothing to live for, but i won't let the devil beat me. Im thinking of joining a church in my area, so i'll be able to talk to people there. Thank you very much for your reply and your support, it means a lot.

 

[Blesss]

I'll Pray for you.His word says that nothing can seperate us from His love, that He will not turn His face from those who seek and want Him, im glad that you never completely lost your faith otherwise you would have no desire now to come back......we love you, remember Him, and His sacrafice....did you try praying, and praying the sinners prayer....

God Bless you!

Rom. 8:37-39

"37No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. 38For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons,neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, 39neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord. (NIV)"

 

[Criada]

God sees your heart!
You are very precious to Him, so much so that He died for you.
Finding a local church is a good idea, I'm sure that people there will be glad to help you with the practicalities of finding somewhere to live, etc.
I will pray for you - if you want to chat, PM me any time
God bless you.

 

[Roofus]

Thank you very much for your support it helps a great deal. Im starting to feel better, as being like this made me feel bad. But i know to hold onto my faith, thanks so much for the replys and for praying for me, it means a lot and im going to try and get help on getting housing. Thank you.

 

[InnocentOdion]

Hello, thank you for your reply . Im from united kingdom. I htink maybe the best thing to do is look for some support, to get help with housing, and really try and be strong and try to get over things. I think that giving my life back to god, would help, as there has been times where i felt i have had nothing to live for, but i won't let the devil beat me. Im thinking of joining a church in my area, so i'll be able to talk to people there. Thank you very much for your reply and your support, it means a lot.

I'm glad I could be here for you. Joining a church in your area is a wonderful idea! You will find so much love and comfort there, and people are willing to help you, I know this for a fact!

For housing, go to your local council up the city centre, or wherever it is, and fill in a housing application; get yourself on the housing list. You could go down to your local connexions or other youth service. Where I live it is somewhere where you get teen support, so condoms, housing, looking for a job, etcetera. Tell them your situation: you're going to be declared homeless.

They will ask you to fill out something, and get a signature of your parent/guardians/someone you live with, saying that they are kicking you out.

It will ask things such as

• who lives in the house
• their relationship to you
• who is kicking you out
• why you're being kicked out

You could just get them to sign it, and then you could fill it out yourself and hand it in. Then you would be considered for emergency housing and, God willing, you will get a place to live soon. I can't promise it will be beautiful, and I can't promise it will be the nicest place, but I can promise it will be somewhere to live and better than sleeping outside.

My friend had to sleep outside for some time, in winter. I took him in for a few days at a time and I nearly got myself kicked out of the house for doing that, but I kept going through with it when I could, and slowly but surely, God worked through me to allow my friend to become a Christian.

Please remember this Scripture verse, it cheers me up every time.

1 Corinthians 10:12-13 NIV-UK[/COLOR]]12 So, if you think you are standing firm, be careful that you don't fall! 13 No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can stand up under it.

Do you have your own Bible? It can be really good to read when you feel stressed. If you don't, I recommend New Century Version or Contemporary English Version.

This is a housing association, I hope these help you, God willing.
http://www.shelter.org.uk/associations/?r=gaw&WT.srch=1
http://england.shelter.org.uk/advice/advice-134.cfm - Homelessness, avoiding it, etc
http://england.shelter.org.uk/advice/advice-100.cfm - Emergency Accomodation
http://england.shelter.org.uk/advice/advice-169.cfm - Emergency housing while the council makes enquiries

Most of the results are area-specific, so I'm sorry I haven't been able to find you anything more general, but if you search for your local area and "emergency housing", then I'm sure you should find something quite quickly.

God bless you and please keep us updated.

 

[Smileyill]

You're going to have to lean on strangers for a while, don't feel bad just smile and say thank you so much. Remember Christ cares for you and Christians should want to help you to show you His love.

You have many needs right now, don't hesitate to lean on people. They are there to help. But most of all, try to lean on God. He alone can truly help you.

Here's a joke I just heard. A man was drowning and a big boat came along. The people in it asked him if he wanted help. He said "no, God will save me." Another boat came along and he said the same thing. He drowned and in Heaven he asked God, "why didn't you save me?" God answered, I sent you 2 big boats.

He'll send you the boats, but sometimes they are not so big and obvious.

 

[pete56]

Roofus

What exactly is it that you think is stopping you being a Christian? You seem to be saying that your lesbian lifestyle is blocking you from coming to God, let me tell you that while that lifestyle is not the way in which God designed us to live, it does not preclude you from His love and His kingdom.

God loves you dearly and accepts you exactly where you are! He may not want you to stay there (we all have to grow in our faith) but He will meet you precisely where you are.

You already know how to accept God's offer, so why wait? Today is the day!

As for your housing issues, you need to notify the Social Services department and your local council housing office of your need for emergency housing. The UK is one country in which you do not need to be homeless!

I am praying for you Sister, come home the Father is waiting and we would all love to celebrate with you!

 

[Roofus]

InnocentOdion: Thank you! for the support and the links, i had a look around and they were very helpfull, so i got in touch with the council here and they are going to send me a housing application form in the post. Yes i have my bible, which i have began reading again.

Smileyill: Thank you for your support aswell, yeah i understand that i may need to lean on people for support for a while, im thankfull for the people that help me, including you all on here.

Pete56: Thank you also, yes that was the reason i found i lost my faith, but you're right, maybe having faith again, and starting to worship will send me in the right direction, then having none at all and straying away from it, thank you for your support.

 

[InnocentOdion]

I'm glad I could help you.
I hope all goes well and I'm glad you're reading the Bible--this is the best way to start your journey back to Him! We're always here to help you, Roofus. If you have questions, we're here, if you have struggles, we're here. Take your faith at a speed you're comfortable with. God will be patient and He is always there, remember He loves you, and we love you too.

 

[Smileyill]

InnocentOdion: Thank you! for the support and the links, i had a look around and they were very helpfull, so i got in touch with the council here and they are going to send me a housing application form in the post. Yes i have my bible, which i have began reading again.

Smileyill: Thank you for your support aswell, yeah i understand that i may need to lean on people for support for a while, im thankfull for the people that help me, including you all on here.

Pete56: Thank you also, yes that was the reason i found i lost my faith, but you're right, maybe having faith again, and starting to worship will send me in the right direction, then having none at all and straying away from it, thank you for your support.

That's so good to see! Reading the Bible is a great step! I know many Christians who only read it on Sunday.

Which reminds me, I need to read mine, I promised my friend I would do so, before sleeping.

 

[Criada]

Still praying for you!
Put your trust in God, and he will bring you through this difficult time.

 

[Roofus]

Thank you very much, i love you all too. Its good to be able to talk people and feel comfortable with it, and to start a new life with god, as thats what i want to do, thank you also for your prayers and support it really maeans a lot.

Ruth.

 

[SuperNova]

Society today seems to have built up some false distinction between being gay and all the other sins. But the distinction is still false . Which means your struggles don't make you any worse than anyone else here. And Jesus does not love you any less. Neither do we. Jesus still stands with his arms open wide for you. Give your struggles to Jesus. I'll pray for you!

 

[x0xJesusIsLovex0x]

I'll pray for you and I'm sorry that everything is happening at that moment.