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I know that I'm worthless. Whenever I try to be a follower of Jesus it seems get even more annoyed by people in my family. I also feel like the ugly duckling. No person has approached me with a genuine interest it's always to use me. I've given up hope in being married and having kids. It's not going to happen for me no matter what. I'm tired of living at home and being in my room. Life just feels empty. I'm tired of feeling hopeless but I know I need to accept rhat this will be my life as long as I live
 

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I know that I'm worthless. Whenever I try to be a follower of Jesus it seems get even more annoyed by people in my family. I also feel like the ugly duckling. No person has approached me with a genuine interest it's always to use me. I've given up hope in being married and having kids. It's not going to happen for me no matter what. I'm tired of living at home and being in my room. Life just feels empty. I'm tired of feeling hopeless but I know I need to accept rhat this will be my life as long as I live

Oh dear beautiful sister, your words reflect your mood, but not reality, especially not reality with our loving God.

You are precious and beloved, not worthless as depression puts it - but priceless - and you are adding skills to your worth each day. One great day you will be able to assist people who are depressed because you have a great history of survival.

You are a survivor and a beloved one at that.:hug:

Do fight the negativity of depression with all you got, why let misery dictate what will happen to you? God has a plan for you and it is for good not bad. :clap:
 
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I know that I'm worthless. Whenever I try to be a follower of Jesus it seems get even more annoyed by people in my family. I also feel like the ugly duckling. No person has approached me with a genuine interest it's always to use me. I've given up hope in being married and having kids. It's not going to happen for me no matter what. I'm tired of living at home and being in my room. Life just feels empty. I'm tired of feeling hopeless but I know I need to accept rhat this will be my life as long as I live

For the first thing, about you being a Christian, does it annoy your family or do you get more annoyed at your family?

If its the former, then stay strong in youe faith. Jesus taughr us to be the salt on this world and by experience its a hard thing to do.

If its the latter, then try not to judge your family, for yoy were a sinner just like they are before coming into this faith.

Dont give up on your love interest, pray tp God everyday for the right Man and God will provide one for you. Hes preparing the right Man for you right now i believe .

I would suggest getting out every once in a while. Maybe early in the morning before anybodys up and go for a walk, go somewhere private and just pray. Id also suggest going out and treatin yourself to a good time. Go out for a drink, go to a concert, etc. And have fun. Lastly id suggest developing a relationship with a local church and maybe even ask the congregation or pastor for a prayer.

You dont ever have to accept your bad circumstances. Pray to God for a better life amd follow his will for your life and i believe that it will be the best life you can possibly live.
 
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The others who have posted are right, and I would add that I understand your feelings. I've had them myself in the past, but that is all they are, feelings fueled by depression--and depression lies. I too would like a life mate and do not have one, and that can be tough to deal with. But God gives us the faith to continue on trusting that He has the best for us. It's just that sometimes our feelings overwhelm us and mask our faith. And then it's time to remember who we really are. I posted this on another link and am reposting it here for you. Please use it, over and over again. It is the truth and it will help you:

remember there are lots of lies about life and about you and about your future flying around out there. So here are some truths to trump them that you can focus on today and everyday. Tell yourself this:

In Christ:

I am a new creation (2 Cor 5:17)
I am forgiven (Eph 1:7-8)
I am gifted with power, love, and a sound mind (2 Tim 1:7)
I am chosen to be fruitful (John 15:16).
I am complete (Col 2:9-10)
I am secure (Rom 8:31-39
I am confident (Phil 1:6)
I am free(Rom 6:18; 8:1)
I am capable (Phil 4:13)
I am spiritually alive (Eph 2:5)
I am God's workmanship (Eph 2:10)
I am welcome in God's presence (Eph 2:18; Heb 4:14-16)
I am sheltered and protected in God (col 3:3)
I am valuable to God (1 Cor 6:20)
I am a member of God's family (1John 3:1-2; Eph 2:19)
I am God's treasure (1Pet 2:9-10)
I am dearly loved (col 3:12)
I am being transformed (2Cor 3:18)
I am an heir of God (Rom 8:17)
I am a friend of God (John 15:15)
I am God's delight (Zeph 3:17)
I am welcomed to draw near to God (Eph 3:12)

The Labels you wear must be truthful. You must tell yourelf the truth about who you are no matter what anyone else says. Your Father, God, wants to be the Label Maker for your life.

Ask god to help you receive His labels and reject other labels.
--from Me, Myself, and Lies by Jennifer Rothschild
 
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I know that I'm worthless. Whenever I try to be a follower of Jesus it seems get even more annoyed by people in my family. I also feel like the ugly duckling. No person has approached me with a genuine interest it's always to use me. I've given up hope in being married and having kids. It's not going to happen for me no matter what. I'm tired of living at home and being in my room. Life just feels empty. I'm tired of feeling hopeless but I know I need to accept rhat this will be my life as long as I live


I struggle daily with feeling worthless too. I'm also even turning people off in my own family when it comes to talking about God and being a believer. Please know you're not alone! But the common denominator for people like us is that it's our mind telling us these things and not what the TRUTH really is! You don't need to accept this as your will in life! As bad as i feel, which is all the time, I still know it is NEVER worth it to 'throw in the towel' and accept what is really coming from my mind and the enemy, as being etched in stone. If after all the self worthlessness i've gone through over the years but I still know not to give up at 41, you being so much younger, can reverse the trend and not spend 20 years like I did living and believing through my mind. I have a lot of regrets and wish I did so much more in life but what I believed in my mind stopped me at virtually every opportunity. The truth is, there is so much potential in you Know1991 and God REALLY DOES want to give you real life! You and I just have to start believing it! It says in Jeremiah 29:11 1For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."
I'll keep praying for God to bless you and work in your life dear Know!
:hug: Javanwarbler
 
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God doesnt make junk. You are made the way God wanted you. To God you are His treasure. We all have flaws i have many. When i start to feel self conscious about myself I change my thoughts to what God thinks of me. I may not understand why i have the flaws I have but thats ok because God knows why He made me the way He did. Maybe my fkaws will help someone else feel better about themselves. Try and change your thinking to be thankful to God for who you are. God bless beautiful
 
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For the first thing, about you being a Christian, does it annoy your family or do you get more annoyed at your family?

If its the former, then stay strong in youe faith. Jesus taughr us to be the salt on this world and by experience its a hard thing to do.

If its the latter, then try not to judge your family, for yoy were a sinner just like they are before coming into this faith.

Dont give up on your love interest, pray tp God everyday for the right Man and God will provide one for you. Hes preparing the right Man for you right now i believe .

I would suggest getting out every once in a while. Maybe early in the morning before anybodys up and go for a walk, go somewhere private and just pray. Id also suggest going out and treatin yourself to a good time. Go out for a drink, go to a concert, etc. And have fun. Lastly id suggest developing a relationship with a local church and maybe even ask the congregation or pastor for a prayer.

You dont ever have to accept your bad circumstances. Pray to God for a better life amd follow his will for your life and i believe that it will be the best life you can possibly live.

Thank you for your wisdom and encouragement. It's not that my family is annoyed or that I'm annoyed with them in a spiritual sense it's just that when i try to live right it seems like it gets harder because I get annoyed and offended by things people around me do, it's like when you set out to do something there seems like it's just more obstacles coincidently, but my family isn't doing it purposely and I'm not looking down on them spiritually I'm praying for them
 
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Theres always someone out there who has it rougher than you. Be thankful for who you are and what you have.

You're right but it doesn't make me feel at peace knowing that others are struggling more it actually makes me sad that's why I hate watching the news or hearing about anything sad.
 
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You are worth a great deal, sweetie, and God loves youso very much.
I know you have trouble accepting that - but your feelings don't negate God's truth.
As for love and marriage - you have your whole life ahead of you - it will happen in its time.
:hug: :hug:
 
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In Christ:

I am a new creation (2 Cor 5:17)
I am forgiven (Eph 1:7-8)
I am gifted with power, love, and a sound mind (2 Tim 1:7)
I am chosen to be fruitful (John 15:16).
I am complete (Col 2:9-10)
I am secure (Rom 8:31-39
I am confident (Phil 1:6)
I am free(Rom 6:18; 8:1)
I am capable (Phil 4:13)
I am spiritually alive (Eph 2:5)
I am God's workmanship (Eph 2:10)
I am welcome in God's presence (Eph 2:18; Heb 4:14-16)
I am sheltered and protected in God (col 3:3)
I am valuable to God (1 Cor 6:20)
I am a member of God's family (1John 3:1-2; Eph 2:19)
I am God's treasure (1Pet 2:9-10)
I am dearly loved (col 3:12)
I am being transformed (2Cor 3:18)
I am an heir of God (Rom 8:17)
I am a friend of God (John 15:15)
I am God's delight (Zeph 3:17)
I am welcomed to draw near to God (Eph 3:12)

You should print these out and put them somewhere in your house so you can see it everyone and know you are LOVED! :hug:

Or write them on flash cards and keep them with you. :)
 
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I don't see any hope for me. I've tried numerous times but it fails. Even with meeting people from this new ministry all I feel is more burdens on my shoulder. I give up this time. I only have 6 dollars in my account and 5 dollars in my savings. I paid for a course to be a CNA for health care experience for pa school but I don't even have the desire to be a CNA.
I'm tired of the emptiness and being hurt by people and that's why I know there's no hope for marriage or kids because I don't attract good people and I'll never be healthy enough to anyway.
 
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You arent going to get anywhere with thoughts like that. Knw1991 you need to start having positive thoughts. The enemy loves it when he gets us to hit bottom. Jesus wants you positive and trust Him. Change your thinking or your right things wont work out. Stop feeling sorry for yourself. Stand up knock the dut off and look to Jesus and move forward. Praying for you
 
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