Loneliness: My Struggle

Hebrews 10:24-25

New American Standard Bible (NASB)

²⁴ and let us consider how to stimulate one another to love and good deeds, ²⁵ not forsaking our own assembling together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another; and all the more as you see the day drawing near.

I was convicted tonight at church. We were talking about being genuinely concerned for one another and loving each other as believers. On the drive home I realized how lonely I am and how I was feeling very sorry for myself. I don't mean to pity myself and feel overwhelmed by loneliness, but I have been struggling with it...a lot. I talk to my mom and best friend from home every day. I don't have any established friendships here and it makes me so sad. I have made a connection with a few people from church and I love it there, but I feel like no one really knows me; I don't really know anyone either. It's frustrating to go from a place where I had a lot of meaningful relationships to having none. I want to get to know people. Hang out. Share my passions and who I am. I want to get to know others. I want someone to pour into my life and allow me to pour into theirs as well.

I am praying for God to show me those friendships and for me to be able to dive into them. I am also specifically praying that God would help me to get a job in Wake Forest (hopefully on campus) to be more involved at seminary. I really want to form relationships with people on campus and have some friends my age that I can share my life with. If you're reading that, will you please pray for me? I really want meaningful, lasting relationships with people who care about me. I don't want to struggle with this feeling of loneliness anymore.