Overwhelming Depression

[Dying2Live4Christ]

I am suffering with terrible depression. I recently lost what I thought could have been the love of my life. I am full of loneliness. All I wanted was for God to put someone in my life to love me and become my husband. That's all I wanted. That's all I asked for. I didn't ask for much. I just wanted love, affection. I just wanted to have someone in my life that would give me honour, respect, love, care for me, think of me when they wake up in the morning and when they lay down at night. I just wanted affection. I didn't ask for much. Why doesn't God hear me? I lost out on a job that would really help me out. I have nothing. I wake up to nothing. I don't see reasons why I am going through all of this. I am just alone.

 

[Tom Cooper]

I certainly cannot say what may or may not have been wrong in your relationship, you may not even know. But you are focused on the wrong thing, which is you and what you want.

Lonliness is not fun, I will not make excuses about that, but when you focus on your feelings you can't focus on the Lord, and He wants to be your all in all. If you believe He loves you, which He does more than you can know, then you will focus your time and attention on Him. He knows what you need and if he gives you the desires of your heart, He may be giving you exactly what you don't need. You need Him. When you can set your heaart on Him, He can probably bring you just the right person with whom to share your earthly love.

In all things give thanks, for this is the will of the Lord concerning you. even in the hard things give thanks to Him and know that He is working everything for your good. Trust Him and have faith.

God Bless, I will be praying for you.

 

[Scholar in training]

I am very sorry to hear about your boyfriend and your job. I'll be praying that you can get on OK, and that you will find a new job so you can support yourself. As Tom Cooper said, though, remember to fix your eyes on Jesus and that any hardship is for your good, even if it is difficult at the time. Hebrews 12:1-13, God has not forgotten you, and do not lose heart when the Lord brings hardship on you, because everything works to the good of those who love him.

 

[prissybaby]

I'm sorry that you feel so bad about losing the one you love. I know how you feel. Two years ago, I too felt that kind of hurt and pain. I felt completely empty and alone, and I wanted nothing to do with anyone. There was no one person in my life at that time that could make me feel better. The good news is, it does get better. The tears stop, the pain dulls, and life becames a little brighter day by day. Just remember that no matter how lonely you feel, God is always there. So you're never really alone.

 

[WalksWithChrist]

I've been there before too. Like prissybaby said, it does get better. Remember that god has a plan for you for the rest of your life! You're next great love may be just around the corner. = ) And even if you have to wait a bit, focus on defining *you* as an individual and your relationship with Jesus and the rest will work itself out.