Where can I find like-minded Christians?

Question

When you are discouraged or lonely, do you ever feel a need for fellowship? I know we are encouraged to participate in corporate worship. I have been fortunate enough to attend most Sundays....but due to health problems I have been out of work and carless for several months. I am spending a great deal of time in prayer and in my bible. My fear is that this has isolated me so much I can't be of service and I am getting to involved with me and my problems (look at the "I" 's in this post!! yikes). What else can I do?

Answer 1

Hi, yes I know full well what you mean, in these neo-pagan times we cannot go it alone, we certainly need the strengh and support of fellow believers, but at present you are doing the next best thing by praying and reading your scripture, the evil one delights in suggesting to us that we are failing and wasting our time but do not fall for his lies,you are under the protection of the most high God and you really need to be less anxiuos and rest in His peace untill such times as your circumstances change,
Jesus told us,`Trust in God and trust in Me`if we really do this then all fear and anxiety will flee from us.
Watch and Pray,and be at peace.

Answer 2

It is always out of giving that we are restored in one area or another. I would seek the Holy Spirit for direction and then seek confirmation in His written Word. He will create the circumstances if you are willing. Surrender all and receive. God is alway looking for workers. "the harvest is plenty and the workers are few." Even when you are home you are not alone. For me it is the best time to commune with the Most High Father. If you do what you need to do to stay in verticle fellowship, He will lead you to the fellowship you need on the horizontal. It may not be in a church building right now. An assembly is one nut and one bolt. The Word, say where ever two or more are together in my name, I am in their midst." Find at least one other true believer and then go from there.
Rev. M

Answer 3

Don't take this the wrong way... (i hope) I would say you're a more tolerant Christian but I don't think you can be classified as close-minded or open-minded. Being open-minded is that you entertain the thought and actions of other people whether you do them or not. You accept their differences whether in action or religion. But since you did say you are very tolerant of various religions, it means you don't accept them just tolerate them. However, I think you're a sensible person as you don't try to force your beliefs on anybody. Most people do know about Christianity and it is quite annoying if someone would come over and tell me that they will "educate" me about Christianity (considering I have studied theology for some time and read the Bible and Koran and a few other religions). Peace ^_^

Answer 4

Know that you couldn't control the circumstances that have befallen you, and as long as you know you did all that you can do, God will understand. Go to God in prayer and ask for His healing. Claim for a miracle, like a new car! If it is the Lord's will, He will make it happen. But maybe He is also testing you, that you do not lose faith even with what you're going through.

4 Factors of a fruitful Christian life are:
1. Prayer
2. Scripture
3. Community
4. Service

You can't have just one.

When you're better, do attend your services again. When there's a will, there's a way. Pray to God for someone you can hitch a ride home with (that's what I do twice a week). God bless you!

Answer 5

Friend I don't know what health problems you are having, I am a Christian for 37 yrs. & the last 2 yrs. Due to a spinal injury that happen 12 yrs. ago, Is now getting me down, I had to leave my employment due to back pain & I worked for the same employer for almost 38 yrs. But when I feel depress, I always remember that God said that he will never leave us nor forsake us. Plus there is medication you can take for certain depression, & if you have to go to medication, don't feel ashamed, Remember Christ has only redeemed our soul, & not our body yet. But one day our body will be changed. Good Luck

Answer 6

First of all you're not too involved with yourself. Second of all, being isolated in a room by yourself with God? How much more lucky can you get? I am a strong Christian but I haven't been to church since my father passed away a few years ago. That does not mean that I stray from my duties as a Christian. I believe, and this is my personal opinion, that we all can serve the lord from our own spiritual place, whether it be church, our home, or some place special to us out in the open world. You can talk to God anywhere, and not just in a corporate meeting. God bless you and I hope you get well soon. [e-mail]...if you ever want to talk.

Answer 7

You can probably get in touch with some of the members in your church and have them over for a fellowship. To take the focus off of yourself you can begin a prayer group or join a prayer group were your focus is off of self and on to someone else.

Answer 8

Truthfully, only in Heaven. Until then, you're stuck with all the imperfect ones.

And why find them? Doe you want to join a social club where you can feel justified?

Bible says for you to go out to everyone.

Mose was told very little, and God expected him to remember his whole life. Why do so many huddle together 2, 3, 4, 5,6 and even 7 days a week??? You sound like you know enough to last a year or two.

Too many "Christians" are "like minded", in a club, bringing shame to Christianity.

Answer 9

I think finding a place to fellowship is important, where you can meet people of the same faith as you and encourage one another. No man is an island. we all need a shoulder to lean on one time or another. Please look for a vibrant church in your local community. And keep studying God's word, and learning more of him in your private study time!

Answer 10

You are really never alone the Bible sais that. If you need to talk to someone go here:
http://www.christianforums.com/