feeling depressed

[jmjm]

Hello everybody i wasnt sure were to post this, but here go's, I feeling really down at the moment, im confused about religion i dont know if im a christian or a non christian, also my so call friend of over 20 years just dosnt understand me, and i dont know if i should end the friendship im confused, you see i feel that my friend as betrayed me, and i just feel so upset about it,
thanks
jayj

 

[Winter]

This is a good time to explore Christ. Sometimes when life falls apart that's our Lord knocking on your door wanting you to turn to Him. Do you have a Bible? Start by reading the New Testament and the Gospels.

As for your friend, maybe you just need space. 20 years is a long time for a friendship to end. Don't be hasty. When in a depressive state we tend to sometimes make wrong decisions or perceive things in a wrong way. Its not our fault - its the depression. Instead, keep your distance and get some space from your friend. Then when your mind and emotions are clear you'll be in a better position to determine if you should end the friendship. Most of all ---- put it in God's hand. Help Him lead you to the right decision.


I've been going through some difficulties lately and I recently landed upon this which has helped me:

Bible Verses About Strength- 25 Encouraging Scripture Quotes

Hang in there.

 

[drjean]

I agree that it's a good time to decide about Jesus. Try not to think about any religion or requirements, but focus upon God's love. Would you like God's love and mercy? No strings attached. Jesus came, died and resurrected so that He could offer us eternal life. He had to do it because when we are a sinful human we can't. When we accept Jesus' payment for OUR sin, He clothes us in HIS righteousness and we can spend eternity with Him. What's not to like about that?

Once you settle upon where you will spend eternity, then you can study and ask God to show you about all the other stuff you probably hear and read people discussing.

I know where you are at about your long time friend. I had one too...or so I thought. We trained other adults in an organization (volunteer) and knew each other so well we could tell what the other was thinking when someone asked any particular question. It was fun. We were best friends I thought. After nearly 25 years I found out that she really wasn't my friend, but took pity upon me (because of my disability) and felt she had to be there for me all those years. (What changed was she fell in love and he and she are into music yadda yadda yadda and she didn't want to spend any time "on me" any more.) Heartbreaking. I was her best friend, loyal etc but she wasn't mine. It's tough. I don't contact her at all anymore even though I wish I could regain that friendship... it's a tough realization, yes? See if you can leave it. Take what you got from it, and move on? It isn't the end of the world (though it feels like it) God may have something better for your time.