Can somebody pray for me please?

Question

I have been feeling really depressed lately. My cousin and her daughter just moved to Texas today, and so I'm only going to be able to see them about 3 times a year, when I would normally see them about 3 times a week. Another thing is that I barely have any friends, and highschool isn't as fun as I thought it would be. (I'm a freshman) I don't know whats wrong with me..I use to be really happy growing up, but recently my life has been kind of boring and I just feel so hopeless. Please help.

Answer 1

I'm sorry that you are experiencing this sadness. I did just pray and ask God to help you with this. I'm glad that you believe in God because He does help us in all circumstances and wants us to ask Him for help.

It can be a big change going to high school and having to make new friends there. If you can get involved in any extracurricular activities such as sports, band, etc., you may find it easier to make friends in that group of people.

I'm sorry that your cousin and her daughter are moving away. It sounds like a big loss to you. Does she have a computer so that you can E-mail her frequently? Some phone plans make it inexpensive to phone long distance frequently.

I live far enough from my brother that we only see each other once a year but we talk on the phone almost every day and it's almost like being there.

Feeling hopeless is not a good sign. Usually we feel like that when we don't like our life and see no way to improve things. One thing that helps that is to take an active part in trying to improve our life ( like going out for a sport or something like that).

Feeling hopeless is also one of the symptoms of depression and you may want to talk to your parents about that and make an appointment to see a doctor to get assessed.

If you are not depressed but are feeling sad about your cousin and high school (actually even if you are depressed), things are never hopeless. There are many things in life that are beyond our control but nothing is beyond God's control.

God loves you more than you can imagine. We are given difficulties in life so that we can learn from them, overcome them, and then, later, help someone that is having a similar problem.

Can you talk with your parents about this? If you were my daughter I would want you to talk to me about this so that I could do whatever I could to help you and to give you extra love while you are going through this. Also, your mother, may have gone through similar things.

God bless you and guide you in your overcoming this difficulty.

Answer 2

I will pray for you, maybe find a good church youth group to have some fun with, and make some new friends, positive ones. When I was growing up, I had older people, like really old that I would confide in, they know so much and can help you solve a lot of things. I have always been told to pray for what you want, and use great detail, it really works if you are seeking God's will in your life. If you need some new really great friends, then pray for them to come into your life. Keep some pretty songs on your mind, and let Jesus Take the Wheel! Donna 39 Texas

Answer 3

Life has ups and downs. The best thing to do with downs is turn them into something positive. It can be hard when someone moves away, can you imagine how hard it must be on them moving somewhere else? You will still get to talk to them and maybe in the summer you can go visit them. That would be fun?
Being a freshman is never any fun. Try looking at the programs your school offers for activites. Maybe you will find something new and fun to try. Plus help make some new friends.

Answer 4

Always remember that nothing stays the same.
What you don't like right now ,you may not even remember one year from now.
That's the great thing about where you are in life at present- you have time to be able to make choices regarding the direction that you are going in, and if you are not happy with the way things are, well make a change.
One good way to get out of the doldrums of your present day situation would be to get active in an activity after school.
Highschools usually have alott of opportunities like that.

Answer 5

I just said a prayer for you. Make sure to talk to others about what your feeling. At least write it down. I journaled a lot throughout school and it really helped. Unfortunetly, what your going through is normal. These are big changes in your life!! Seeing a therapist would be helpful also to get you through the tough times. Good luck and hang in there! It WILL get better!!

Answer 6

I will definitely pray for you. Just know that high school is a hard time for everyone. Even the really popular kids have problems too. It can only get better. Join a club at school or something to take up your time. Try to get involved and hopefully the friends will come along with you being involved in different activities.

Answer 7

You are suppose to be depressed. You are a freshman. All freshmen are depressed. Sadly, the high school years are the best that you will have so you might as well try to enjoy it.
Just try to make friends and good grades. I found that playing sports was also a nice way to bond with others. Think about others who are less fortunate than you and you should feel better!

Answer 8

The fact is -you are in a good position for God to enter your scenario for the simple reason that you have come to the end of yourself and this IS the point when God can come in for it is human pride and self-sufficiency that is the block to God entering a person's heart and life to fill them with spiritual blessings and at times, for wonderful material provision. We can do some improvements to our attitudes but what we humans need is a radical change deep in our hearts. God has promised to turn a heart of stone into a heart of flesh -sometimes a person knows a miraculous instant transformation, but for others it is a process. I wonder if something in your early years has hurt you deeply, you may need Christian Counseling and deliverance Ministry to free your heart. The first and main step is for you to take a step of faith and commitment. Confess your known sins and receive God's forgiveness which he longs to give you, for Jesus suffered every pain to free you from the habit of sin and the consequences of sin. Ask Jesus to become your Saviour and Lord -to take over your heart and life. By faith receive the Gift of the Holy Spirit, which will be your personal Pentecost and soon you will have the witness in your spirit that you have been transformed - that you have become a Child of God, this gives you the authority to call God 'Father'. Open up to the Love of God and the change in you will change your relationship with your family. Try to act lovingly and caringly until the right feelings grow in you. This advice has been given >talk and act as though you have faith and one day you will find that wonderfully you HAVE faith! - Read St John's Gospel and The Acts Psalms also are very helpful and human. You need the guidance of a minister or pastor from a lively church that has Bible studies and prayer-meetings. Also you need the support in a prayerful fellowship of fellow true believers in Jesus. Do not panic, but do not rest until you have the witness of God's Spirit within your spirit that God has come in and is remaking you! Growing in you Peace and Joy. I AM PRAYING that you David, will quickly, even suddenly, know that you are a Blessed Child of God!

Answer 9

Please don't feel helpless and sad. Major changes in your life can often alter the way you feel about yourself and your mood. No need to feel this way as it is just a matter of adjusting to your new life. Look at it this way, thank God that you are healthy, and have the opportunity to go to school and get an education. zyou are young and have your whole life ahead of you, please don't feel so down - just to let you know everybody goes through phases like this in their lives, it's character building. Keep your chin up and be strong. Think happy thoughts and you will feel better. I will pray for you. God bless.

Answer 10

Sonya, I am praying for you to feel better. Sorry about your cousin moving; I know that is hard. One thing that helps me a lot is watching funny movies. Two of my favorites are Shreck and Over the Hege (just watched it for the fifthe time). I also like to collect jokes from readers digest or lawyer jokes on the net. The goal is to be childlike in your thinking. Kids like to joke around constantly and that is why they have so much fun. That's why Jesus told us to be like children; He is childlike and I know loves to joke around and have good time. So I know He enjoys those movies and jokes. Take care.