Could you please pray for me? I'm feeling quite depressed and low at the moment.?

Question

I don't think anyone really appreciates my friendship, school seems to be going badly, I'm under too much stress, I'm sick of feeling like an outcast and I'm struggling to lose weight. While my friends have boyfriend after boyfriend, I haven't even had one, and I'm 17. I feel horrible right now, and don't think I can manage praying tonight. I know that there are about 4-5 billion people in the world worse off than me, but I can't help feeling sad.

I'm usually upbeat, happy and random. I can usually make people laugh just by opening my mouth.

Answer 1

First, you cannot control how others act. You can only control how you act. If friendships are not going as you feel they should, then maybe it is time to end that friendship. Remember we are all on a path of life. Some paths cross, some travel along the same path for awhile, but others go on their own paths and those are the ones you need to let go of. It is close to the end of the school year. Stress is high and reality is setting in. If you are doing badly in school, take responsibility and work on making it better. Talk to your teachers, study more, and give school the attention it needs. Boyfriends are an accessory, not a necessity. Until you learn to love yourself, you will never be able to love another. Become strong, independent, and "smile" (it releases chemicals in your body to fight depression). Then the rest of your life will fall into place. Remember, there is only one stop sign on the path of life. The rest are just bumps in the road and you will get over them. Don't pray that everything is alright. You have the power to make it alright. When you do this, you will feel such an accomplishment that your happiness will be sky high. You can do it. *smiles*

Answer 2

Hi! I'm 10 weeks pregnant with my second baby and feel a little flat at the moment, the fatique is draining,the hormones in your body make you emotional and there is so much you can't do or eat. I'm 22 yrs old. My first is 15 months old, I was 21 when I gave birth to her. I remember when pregnant with my first that I worried a lot about things. I tried not to worry too much about the tests as I tried to remember that the results were nothing I could change and they all came back fine! I have also slept with two men without protection, one being my partner and father of my children and the other was someone I knew before I met my partner, this is something I am not proud of however ( I am talking more about the first man ) and would not recommend anyone doing it at any time and I did go and get tested after sleeping with the first man though. Don't worry too much about the tests, I am sure they will be fine, like you said you have not felt unwell or had any symptoms. As for worrying about the baby being healthy....that is the most normal thing in the world for expectant mothers and fathers, and probably grandparents too. If you didn't think and worry a little about that you prob wouldn't be normal. I am a worrier and sometimes I have to tell myself that the baby will be fine and that the only thing that will probably do it any harm is the stress I put myself under by worrying. It doesn't get any better when the baby is born either sorry to say. I constantly worry about my little girl - about her future, what if's, ifs shes had enough to drink, enough to eat, enough sleep, if she'll have a happy life, if she might get bullied at school......the list goes on and I'm sure I will be the same with the second. I did enjoy being pregnant so much though, I loved my baby bump and feeling my baby moving inside me. When you get past all of these not so nice bits like tests and things you will be able to concentrate more on the good bits about being pregnant, try not to let your worrying over shadow your joy as its only for nine months and it goes so quickly. Why not also join a few antenatal classes to meet other pregnant women to share your thoughts and feelings. Good luck and all the best, hope you feel better soon. Oh ad one more thing I find helps me relax is exercising, even if it's just a brisk walk to the shops and back I always feel better afterwards. :)

Answer 3

Hello Steph. Sure, I'll pray for you. And I see we are quite the same in terms of problems. My friends do not appreciate me too. And even though we have summer break here in the Philippines now, school was a pressure for me last year. My cousin made the pressure. Haha. She's way smarter than me and she's thin. But I am quite chubby. And I am also trying to lose weight.

I just want you to know that you are not alone. I'm a teenager too. Chin up! Not just to make the double chin visible but I am sure we'll get our time too. Who cares if people are not skinny or sexy? Chubby and fat people are beautiful. I'll pray for your happy ever after, Steph!

God bless. Always!

Answer 4

Well, I hope you find refuge in God. I'll offer you a little advice about the "boyfriend" thing, though...

Remember that everything we do should be to the glory of God. That means that every part of our life should be for him. Teenagers (and some older) seem to think dating doesn't apply here - it does as surely as anything else.

Casual dating, especially dating "boyfriend after boyfriend" - how does that bring God glory? I'm not against dating per se, but I am definitely against casual dating. I'm totally for the idea of courting (how my wife and I started), but that's a different topic.

Its a good thing to wait until you find a guy that is worth dating - one for whom God is first and who can be a spiritual leader (that's rare to find, even among leaders in youth group, at your age). We tend to make a lot of mistakes when we're younger and when we date. Things that we think are no big deal in high school can end up causing a lot of pain, frustrating and feelings of unforgiveness when we do end up finding "the one."

And to end, I'll give you an example of someone I know. He's in his late 20s and about to enter seminary. My wife and I have many times claimed that he's "quite a catch" - he's a superman of ministry, very smart, funny, a wonderful guy, athletic and an engineer. But he wants to wait until he's able to court someone, with the intent of finding someone to marry. So he's waited for a long time, but has faith that God will lead him to the right one.

Dating's fun...but it doesn't necessarily bring God eternal glory. I didn't have a girlfriend until I was 19, so I understand how you might feel. But its okay to not date!

Answer 5

Consider it done.

Don't worry too much. You're not alone. I didn't have a significant other at your age either. So much is changing right now for you. You're body is still changing. You're learning to manage stress. ... It's the beginning of character development as you blossom into a beautiful young woman. ;-)

What I would tell myself if I could go back in time, now that I've lived through it, is to remember that each day is a new day. "This is the day that the Lord has made. Let us be glad and rejoice in it." Truly, it is. Learn to give thanks in times like these, and joy will surprise you.

God bless.

Answer 6

Hey Steph,

Count another person as praying for you. I'm sorry things don't seem to be going well. Do you think you might be depressed? If you can't shake the feeling after a few weeks, maybe you could see a counselor. I hope that you feel better soon.

Answer 7

I will pray for you dear child. I am crying to night myself i have not seen my son in 8 years he was kidnapped long ago. Focus on the love of God it is the only thing that never fails in life. Jesus was rejected by his friends he understands rejection. Jesus was under stress to he understands stress. Jesus healed thousands and not one was really a friend in the end. They did not appreciate him. Jesus never had a weight problem he just carried the weight of the whole worlds sins. Jesus always had good day but his last day made up for it. The secret is to keep your mind stayed on the LOVE of God and the fact that he said i will never leave you nor depart from you. I will begain praying now.

Answer 8

Prayer is good, but you have to learn to encourage yourself in this kind of times.

Encouraging yourself could be by looking at the good parts of your life and setting your mind on those things instead. You should also remember that no situation is permanent in life and put your positive energies at work.

Nobody enjoys the company of a sad person, but if you're lively you're more likely to win more friends.
"A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance: but by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken" Prov 15:13

Answer 9

Ok, may God lift up your spirits. May God give you energy and strength not to care too much about other's comment and expectation. May lord show mercy on you and let you see that you are also possess the best quality which makes many people envy. Amen.

Answer 10

I call on the angels that protect me;
I call to my ancestors who watch over me;
I call to those I have known, who have died before their time.

When I am sad, remind me of the happiest of times.
When I am depressed, help me to see the gift that if my life.
When I feel less, help me to be more aware of those less fortunate than myself.

That I am a complete human being.
That I am female and connected to the universe.
That I am no less than any other.
That nothing can hurt me, other than what I chose to let hurt me.
That I am more because of who and what I am.
That the world is more because of who and what I am.

For I will overcome all obstacles.
I shall defeat my darkest fears.
I shall not let this day, this night from my hands.
I thank you.
I thank you for protecting me.
I thank you for guiding me.
I thank you for loving me.
I thank you for protecting me.

So it is, so let is be
(A specific and unique prayer written for you- because you asked for help-Frank O'Collins)