What do you do when you need, but have trouble finding other "in - the - flesh" human beings you can talk to and have fun with? How is God the answer to THAT problem? It's just not the same thing, you know.
2006-11-12 16:03:01 · 27 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
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2006-11-12 16:04:44 · answer #1 · answered by I am just here to laugh at you 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I agree with you completely. God is a good spiritual companion, but there are other people in the world with us for a reason.
Perhaps you are told to look for God for companionship so that God could guide you to find someone to be with. There is some truth to that, but that is also a pathetic cop-out because these people simply don't want to go through the bother of reaching out to you and being your friend.
I'm sure you have certain expectations on who your friends should be, such as sharing the same theology or sharing a certain culture. I suggest looking past those limitations, as Jesus did. It was taboo in his culture to talk to taxpayers, foreigners, sinners, women, and other "undesirables" yet he led the way to a wide circle of followers.
I have been relieved of a lot of loneliness when I looked past my personal hang-ups on what my friends should be. Prayer has helped me with the discernment.
I don't know if I helped you at all but I wish you luck!
2006-11-12 16:13:53 · answer #2 · answered by thezaylady 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
God will always be your answer to you loneliness problem. He Will Never Leave You, Nor Forsake You". God is Your Best Friend". God is only a "Pray" away. When all the "human flesh" has gone,The Lord will still be there. It is we who leave God. Yes, I know that we all need that human touch, flesh against flesh. When we ned God he always comes a running. Do humans do that? Not always. As long as we have God in our hearts and believe in Him we never have to be allone. It is us that chooses to be alone.
2006-11-12 16:12:20 · answer #3 · answered by monar_sharyn 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you're right, it's a great question, i have asked myself that a lot through life. I do not believe that reading the Word and prayer are comforting to the point of not desiring to be with other people. They will probably tell you that you can "fellowship" with other believers and not feel lonely. I haven't found that to be true either. I guess I really don't think He is the answer to loneliness based on experience. But I'm sure it's just all my fault some way.
2006-11-12 16:11:33 · answer #4 · answered by Annmaree 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm presuming that your question is from a christian.
the first step in your quest for an answer is to get with a church. one that is social enough to fellowship. then you'd have opportunity to discuss this matter with like minded people if you will.
you, being a christian would mean that you read the holy bible. I've seen new testaments which show you reference points to look up for your more immediate needs ie: loneliness.
my last thought on this subject would be the power of prayer. and you know prayer does have power....but you don't know until you try. answers.....well there are three kinds received from prayer to the father almighty.......yes, no or wait. many of the psalms instruct you to wait on the Lord.
i tell people about a document that really helped me a lot through the years.....it's called "desiderata".
you can find it on the Internet. look it up and see if you get something from it.
2006-11-12 16:20:51 · answer #5 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe if you were alone spiritually God would be the answer to loneliness but when I feel alone and want friends or a lover, the idea of staying home and hanging out with God just makes it worse. For starters, he hasn't got any funny jokes. Not to mention the whole fear of being smote if you don't laugh at the stupid ones.
2006-11-12 16:06:47 · answer #6 · answered by spirenteh 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because you feel whole knowing that he'll be there for you no matter what. Try looking to God for help with your loneliness. Perhaps you should begin by reading your bible and engaging in prayer with God as often as you can. I promise you that your loneliness will gradually disappear and then you'll be complete enough to be everything that the woman you're meant to be with, and other people in your life, need(s).
2006-11-12 16:09:45 · answer #7 · answered by Mille_D-Gurl08 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It says in Psalms 51:17
"The sacrifice pleasing to God is a broken spirit. O God, you do not despise a broken and sorrowful heart."
When we feel alone in this world... it is at this time We really begin to seek our personal Savior. Awareness of His reality comes at times when our pain and loneliness seem greatest. I personally wonder about His great empathy for our emotional pains and become overwhelmed. Our pain may be like a great signal-fire to Him... and He will be there to comfort you. Our selfish natures are a very hard thing to overcome. God bless you. You are not alone.
2006-11-12 16:26:51 · answer #8 · answered by punk bitch piece of shit 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Why not have both. Find something you can do to help someone else. Big brothers/Big sisters, homeless shelter, abuse shelter, Red Cross, tutoring organization, OCAC...there is an endless need for volunteers. You won't be lonely and you will find other in-the-flesh people there.
God is in all of these. Ask him to lead you where you can do the most good.
2006-11-12 16:15:44 · answer #9 · answered by howdigethere 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
God never answered my loneliness when I prayed as a boy. It just made me feel desperate and depressed. Now, as an agnostic, I find that reading, writing, movies and video games to be much better way to spend my alone time.
2006-11-12 16:17:21 · answer #10 · answered by Subconsciousless 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The Bible has this to say about friends:
Proverbs 18:24 (King James Version)
A man that hath friends must shew himself friendly: and there is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother.
The latter part of the verse referring to God Himself.
2006-11-12 16:09:22 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋