Stressed...

[Observer]

Hi.

I was wondering if somebody could say a quick prayer for me. It feels like everything's collapsed on me at once and I'm not sure what to do about any of it.

I'm trying to follow God and all my family/friends are Atheists. I have to pretend that God doesn't exist if I want to keep the peace, and it's frustrating.

My best friend is cheating on her boyfriend, and demonstrated this in front of me knowing full well that it disgusts me. I've tried to censor myself, to hold us together, but I can't anymore, so now she's not talking to me.

My ex who hurt me a lot is suddenly trying to talk to me after years of no speaking. He seems to be accusing me of things HE did to me and I don't understand. He's also friends with my cheating best friend, so I feel weird about that, like they're on one side and I'm on the other.

My boyfriend & I are fighting a lot and he wonders if our relationship is dying. He's also intensely jealous & feels weird about me talking to my ex, and he doesn't like me being involved with my best friend, because of her negative influence.

Sorry, I'm trying to keep this as short as possible... it's turned into a dramatic soap opera and I'm upset and stressed. Please pray for my boyfriend & his Christian band, and my relationship with him, we love eachother very much. Please pray that my best friend and ex come to know God, and sort their lives out. Please pray that God will show me how to get back on track, I've been doing absolutely nothing for 5 years. Please pray for my family, they are all Atheists.

 

[rocklife]

am praying

maybe you'll have to let this best friend go and continue to pray for her. I've had to let some old friends go who were not serious at all about God, and we just didn't have much in common after I became a christian, they are now persons to evangelize to, not hang out with. It felt like breaking up, but had to be done.

Here's a website with free audio teachings from a funny yet experienced christian. These teachings can give you some direction from the bible's perspective, these are very encouraging, I highly recommend, and will show you some practical things you can do to be a laborer for God's harvest, even right where you are at. http://www.wayofthemaster.com/freeaudio_more.shtml God bless you

 

[dodad91]

God,

I pray that the desires of Observer's heart are met according to your Will. Show the family how much they need your blessed presence. Show each of them that they were made in your likeness to serve you, praise you, and wroship you.

Let your peace flow to bring a calmness and clear understanding of who you are and to put ourselves aside, so you can show us that without you we can do nothing...in Jesus NAME AMEN!!

 

[AtheistPerson]

Sounds like you need to start a new path. What i mean by that is .. lose the ex if all "it" does is try to hurt you. Your friends sound really honest (not) do what you have to do to explain what you think without insulting them. I'll pray for you but only for your troubles.

 

[Freakconformist]

I'm glad you are trying to keep faith and move on with your life. However there is a chance you may have to let go of things that are holding you back.

First I would recomend finding new, christian friends. Do you go to church or go to a bible group? Get to know these people, in general they won't bite, and they can help you learn more about the Word of God.

Second I recomend coming out of the closet to your family and friends. Yes, they're Athiests and they'll likely ridicule you for your choice. All the same, it is your choice, don't let them steal it away from you. If your friends turn away from you then maybe you're better off without them. If your family turns away from you, well they're your family so they'll just have to deal. The longer you keep it a "secret" the easier it is for the devil to steal it from you.

Third apologize to God for not openly acknowledging him. I'm not trying to be high and mighty christian and make you feel bad for the my own sake, but for your own. God wants us to have an open relatioship with Him, He wants us to share the gifts he gives us with others, He wants us to testify about the things He has done for us. Have a good talk with Him and I assure you He will give you His Peace. That is, Peace that surpasses all circumstances.

Scripture to contemplate:
2 Corinthians 6:13-15
John 10:10
1 Peter 5:8

http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?book_id=49&chapter=8&verse=16&version=31&context=verse
Scripture about your Light: http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?book_id=50&chapter=1&verse=7&version=31&context=verse
Matthew 5:14
Matthew 5:16
Luke 11:33
Luke 16:8
John 1:5
John 1:7

 

[AAB]

I'll be praying for you.

 

[Buttermilk]

for you

 

[Followers4christ]

I'll keep you in my prayers.But remember to always put Jesus Christ first in your life,Don't deny him just to keep your friends happy.God Bless

 

[ChristianPoet05]

Alright, here's the thing. No matter how ugly or stressed your life may or may not get, always remember one thing: It WILL get better, even if it seems impossible at the time, it WILL GET BETTER. Just hang in there, and see if you can't resolve some of these problems on your own, well, with God's help, of course. I'd suggest praying about what you should do, as well. Just hang in tehre.

IT WILL GET BETTER!!!
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[heron]

Dramatic soap opera..heh heh heh...we're the ones who listened to your story. What a crazy mess! A lot of people suggested stepping back from the friend. I think those things happen naturally if you let them; she sounds like she's about to add some distance too. So you don't have to feel guilty if you drift away; just be clear that you've valued her friendship and will for many years.