Letting Go of Loneliness
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- Опубликовано: 29 июл 2024
- No matter your age or relationship status, we all need friends who encourage us and point us toward Jesus. Do you have friends like that? If not, how do you find them? And how can you become that friend for someone else? Let’s learn how to find community together in this message.
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I Have a Vision - 00:00
In the Beginning - 02:51
God Himself Is Never Alone - 05:47
How Often Did They Meet? - 08:03
The Fundamental Difference - 11:00
How Did I Get All These Close Friends? - 17:05
You Are Welcome - 21:35
These People Needed Each Other - 25:17
I Just Want to Talk to You - 29:30
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Think about a place where you belong. What makes that place feel safe?
Nothing feels safe. Help!🌞🌞🌚🌚
I would say a job would make me belong and feelings of being social and camaraderie.
Hi %name%! We would love to get you connected with one of our pastors to talk with you about this! If you are interested, please let us know by filling out this form -- go2.lc/careform
- Team LC Ronnie
There isn't a safe place as long as people are around
🙏 prayers
I’m giving my life to Jesus 🙏
NORMAL people humbly type Bible Criticism online and discover the Bible is fiction, Rube. How educated are you, Adrian?
Adrian, congratulations!! God bless you!
yayyyyy:)))))
Praise God. Hallelujah. I’m so happy for you. Best decision ever♥️♥️🙏🏼✝️.
My advice read Colossians it's a good book of the bible then John !
Loneliness is extremely painful. It hurts so bad when you have no one to deeply connect with. Jesus to me seems so far away. I call on Him but he doesn’t answer. I love him so much but for some reason I can’t feel his help and comfort. It hurts so bad💔
I feel the same way sometimes.
@@pluiedopale03 Thank you so much for your comforting words. How do I know that Jesus is still with me when I can’t feel Him?
I admit He has helped me a lot and brought me out of horrible situations in the past but now it seems like He is gone, silent or doesn’t hear my prayers anymore. May be He is angry at me. I don’t know what to do anymore😔
@Angieli Pellejo I don’t know how to behave in this situation. I have no where else to go other than Jesus and I don’t want to go anywhere else. He is my ALL.
@@korynkoryn6052 remember God said I will never leave or forsake you !! Also He may be testing your faith just keep praying and seeking and I know you will see God answering prayers and working on your life I used to have this problem but He revealed to me Hes always working no matter what your situation is just stay focused !!!
Hi Krystal! I'm sorry I know that can be a difficult place to be. Is there a Christian church near you that maybe has a ladies Sunday School class or group. Or maybe one that meets online. Our church has a ladies group, and it's been a huge help & blessing to so many of us. I wish you could join us. Don't give up. Keep trusting Jesus, no matter what!
This video is a great reminder that we all need community and friends to encourage us. Let's find our people and make a difference together!
Cuz freaks know!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I have tried but haven't found any true friends. We need Life Church in my area!
Struggling with this. I used to be such a social butterfly, no so isolated than ever
I look good.
@@dokido258 same with me
It’s sad how you even don’t know you are hurting and lonely or deserve love and kindness until you meet the people and community who are so loving and caring that it feels so weird and unworthy of it. I hope everyone who is hurting find this community ❤
I agree with you.
I surrender my life to Jesus!
We’re so excited for you, Jay Padilla! Choosing to follow Jesus is the best decision you will ever make. Let us know about your decision here by going to go2.lc/youtubesalvation We want to celebrate this decision with you as well as answer questions you may have about your next steps as you begin your relationship with God.
We’d also love to invite you to Life.Church Online! 90+ services are available throughout the week, so you’ll always be able to find a time that fits your schedule. During services, we have live Host Team Leaders who can answer questions, pray for you, and chat one-on-one. We hope to see you there! live.life.church
Jas - Team LC
Hallelujahs Praise Jesus
200,000 raped altar boys agree.
Congratulations! Welcome to the family of God!!
@@eliasflores1377 Christian hustlers own you. NORMAL people humbly type Bible Criticism online and discover the Bible is fiction, Stupid. How educated are you, Elias? The Jews created Moses and Jehovah in 950 BCE and stole Satan from the Greek myth of Hades. Your weekly brainwashing is true? 20 centuries of Christian brainwashing makes your cult right? Honest? Factual? Invincible? 200,000 raped altar boys glorify the happy Christian cult. You must be unimaginably proud. Does this attract converts?
I have been part of a church for years but I'm not getting the community support that I need. I've been feeling lonely from time to time since covid started and even after church reopened, and recently the loneliness I feel is more intense and frequent. I considered attending other churches but I feel shy when meeting new people in groups. I also don't have close friends from other churches to help me integrate into a new church. I need to do this on my own and I need courage from God to step into new social groups. If you guys would pray for me to have the courage from God to find the community support that I need, that would be greatly appreciated!
Hello Alice!!!
We are so happy that you joined us today. I would love to pray for you to find the right church family and support that you are desiring. Sometimes we have to search from one church to another for the group that we feel will welcome us. Don't give up, Gods got this. You could start by looking online at the prospective churches and see what they are about. But in the meantime. we pray. God will hear your prayers and things will change. That is a promise that he gave us in Matthew 7:7.
Dear God,
I come before you with your daughter Alice. You know your daughter better than any of us. You know Alice's heart and soul. God, Alice needs you now. She is looking for a welcoming friendly church. Please find Alice the proper church family where they will welcome her with open arms. A place full of YOU GOD. Send Alice wisdom for her journey. Please send Alice angels of understanding and angels that will take away her loneliness. God, please wrap your arms around Alice right now. She needs you. God, YOUR words are true and everlasting. In Matthew 7:7, you state that if we ask, we will receive. We are asking, Lord. Come quickly for Alice's request. I ask this in the NAME of YOUR SON, JESUS CHRIST- AMEN!
Alice, I believe that God will guide you to the right Church. Remember that God is inside you and you are the light. Shine your light. Praying for you!
Be Well ❤️ Lisa
Thank you. It feels comforting to hear someone acknowledge that loneliness isn't just an issue with us not being close enough to God, it's an issue with us not being close enough to each other.
I keep hearing people say that you need to be comfortable being by yourself. I'm dealing with a sudden breakup because she wasn't ready for intimacy and connection required for a relationship and pulled out as soon as it got tough.
The next day, my grandmother died suddenly. All of this happened why I was away at school getting my engineering degree. After these two losses, it feels like a wound has reopened and I'm all alone once again. I really desire that closeness and intimacy with someone. And as a guy, we are pretty much always alone.
I'm exhausted. I'm in so much pain. I need to know and be known by another.
Cade, if you'd like to talk to someone about what you're going through, head to Life.Church Online at live.life.church. During services, we have live Host Team Leaders who can pray for you and chat one-on-one.
- LK
@cadenorris4009 All of us would feel as you feel in your circumstances. How are you now? You have been through a heartbreaking trial. God Bless you for your honesty. He will surely bless you.
@@bonniemackin983 I'm working on it. I've somehow managed to keep going, and I'm going to the gym regularly, working on my eating, I'm going mountain biking on Sunday and I just bought some stuff to make it doable to mountain bike regularly and make it more enjoyable, and I've stuck with what I said I would do.
I'm currently alone in my apartment, just did some dishes, doing some laundry, and I got my room cleaned and ready. Just got done with some homework, and I think I'm about to play some guitar or read, fold some clothes, take a shower, and then head to bed.
I'm working with my therapist on reframing isolation from a negative to a positive, or at least neutral. So I'm figuring out how to be independent. I've decided through rationalizing and getting counsel from some godly friends, that the friend group that my ex is in, is not a friend group I really need to stress about being in. They are very clique-y, and the efforts into being a good friend that I put out aren't being reciprocated. All of them are freshmen, so it makes sense that they would still have a high school mentality which I am not used to anymore.
I just got back from hanging out with some work friends which I really needed, it helped me lighten up and enjoy myself.
I want to be more intentional in showing the love of God 🙏🏽
I desperately need Jesus 🙏 I'm surrending my life to Jesus 🙏
This was a huge and timely message Pastor Craig. Real community requires intentional commitment. I plan on staying at the table.
Thanks, Larry🌼🌼🌼
Now that first 30 seconds just felt like it ignited my heart
Amen!!! Thank you Jesus !
We are called to encourage each other 🙏🏽
I surrender my life to Jesus
We are called to be kind to each other 🙏🏽
200,000 raped altar boys agree.
we are called to be forgiving of each other too!
Bottom line is, when we come together, we’re healed. And God plans us to be together so that we’re healed. Thank you so much for this message. Uniting with one another also does a lot more than healing as well. That’s how powerful this is and how thankful I am for God to plan for us and to give us this ability to do so. Thank you for this message, Life Church, I watch your inspirational Sunday videos and they are all amazing and they help everyone here get closer to God. Have a great night!
Finding a community is a great way to dive deeper into your relationship with God and people. You can view our in-person and online LifeGroups here: go2.lc/cojoinalg
Rachelle - Team LC
I'm so sorry for your loss Pastor Craig. I lost my dad in 2016 and I'm still heartbroken so I can understand the pain. May God give you a unique comfort that will ease you pain.
200,000 raped altar boys agree.
The message is so timely. Thank you Lord. There are times i feel lonely though I am surrounded by people, God is the only one who can ease loneliness.
I am surrendering my life to Jesus
Amen
❤❤❤ welcome my sister in Christ .stay on your toes... the enemy prowls around to kill steal and destroy ....... when I was first born again , the coward would try to get me with doubt. I love you.
I feel lonely I awkward sit alone at church. Today at church I couldn’t concentrate on the word I felt so much pain from the loneliness I feel. I just wanted to cry. I get why I keep falling into the same traps of sin. It’s because of the loneliness. I want something to fill the void so I don’t have to feel the pain. It only helps temporarily though. I came across this sermon today after getting home from church and I’m grateful for it.
Shana, if you'd like to talk to someone about what you're going through, head to Life.Church Online at live.life.church. During services, we have live Host Team Leaders who can pray for you and chat one-on-one.
- LK
I have the same problem
Praise Jesus for life groups. Everyone is welcomed.
I’m surrendering my life to Jesus Christ my lord and savior Amen
Amen
This sermon was so needed for me to hear right now. Thank you, Jesus, for letting me hear this message!
Me too
Amen, God Bless both of you!
This is a great message. Since I was a teenager I felt this way that church should not just be a place you fellowship with on Sunday but also during the week. The problem is in society today everyone has their own busy lives and groups of friends. Even when you have social media you rarely hear from others. It is tough. I really value freindships and people. I just feel I tend to be the one that reaches out more. It is tough. Thanks for this message. It spoke to me.
Thank you for this message!
I surrender my life to Jesus.
YAYYYYYY!!!!!! How's it been going for you?
You were in my prayer book and your whole family. God bless. Sorry for your loss.❤
You’re so right about the fact that believers need each other. Not once a week but everyday. This is something we as a society have of believers that church is not a weekly occasion but a daily connection.
this reminds me of the song "i need you to survive"
We are called to show hospitality to each other 🙏🏽
Praying God bless your family❤🙏🏻💖🙏🏻
Thanks for the message
Thank you✨️
Shalom 💖
Prayers for you and your family, Pastor Craig, as you heal from your significant losses. 🙏❤🙏
❤️Thank you for your comment.
Rachelle - Team LC
Wow such an awesome message ❤
God bless your ministry and Condolences 🙏
Thank you for this message. I have been saying this and longing for this for so many years. I have struggled with attending church in the past because of a lack of hospitality. I now live in Yellowstone National Park and it is difficult to get out and go to church. I'm grateful for a few believers here but I still miss a welcoming spirit among believers. Don't be afraid. You don't have to have a beautiful home, great cooking skills, or anything else. Just invite a fellow believer to spend time with you. Church is not supposed to be ruled by our 'independent culture' we are the Church!
So glad you, Danni, are here!
Thanks for sharing that!
Exactly! A community centered around our Lord and Savior! Amen!
Keli - Team LC
”Whoever finds God, finds life!”
I want to be intentional in showing the love of God! #IAmTheChurch #WeAreTheChurch
Glad I ran into this , I needed this.
Thank you for this precious precious message...........
Pastor Craig, thank you so much for this message. I was fighting with feeling alone because I travel to live in another country and is being so hard, but this encouraged me to try more.❤️
Thank you for opening up about the loneliness you’re feeling. Life.Church Online is a great place to find community. 90+ services are available throughout the week, so you’ll always be able to find a time that fits your schedule. During services, we have live Host Team Leaders who can answer questions, pray for you, and chat one-on-one. live.life.church
If you’re looking for encouragement as you navigate this time, you can find it here: finds.life.church/tag/loneliness/
Rachelle - Team LC
Tuning in from ny, I've faced enough loneliness...help!😭🖤🌇😭🖤🌇
So sorry to hear that Melanie. Loneliness is such a difficult thing to face.
You are never alone honey, even if you feel it! I am sorry you feel alone though! Know you are loved and worth everything in the world and are beautiful and perfectly imperfectly made! 🫂🙏🙏🙏💜
Thanks so much for reaching out. RUclips isn’t the easiest place to have a conversation, so head to Life.Church Online at live.life.church. During services, we have live Host Team Leaders who can answer questions, pray for you, and chat one-on-one.
- Team LC Ronnie
So much Love sent to you!!!
@melanie I want to hug you too.. I know this feeling too it's tough when you are alone.. at no one around to see🙏
I needed this ❤️🙏
So sorry for the loss of your father, may God bless your family at this difficult time 🙏
Shalom
Pastor Craig, thank you very much! This has been a very perfect message for me. It's been a tough month for me. And the love your teaching is eternal.
It is amazing to me how God finds exactly what we need when we need it. Pastor Craig is open to let the Lord use him to share what it is we need. Thank you for being open to hearing the message that the Lord God had for you.
Please consider finding a community to continue growth and development in your relationship with the Lord. I am adding a link below.
Finding a community is a great way to dive deeper into your relationship with God and people. You can view our in-person and online LifeGroups here: go2.lc/cojoinalg
Rachelle - Team LC
Awesome message for me as I'm a coach, with family member and with friends around. Ty Lord amen.
We are called to serve each other 🙏🏽
I needed this today!! I’m in love with God and I have been saved but I need to be more present and show 🙏more love!! EVERYTIME I go home to Oklahoma I visit Life church, when the message is over I want to STAY!!!! I’m so sad to leave, I’m praying I will find a church here in Alabama!!! Thank you pastor Craig !!! I’m so sorry for the loss of your dad!! You and your family ARE forever in my prayers !!! I’ve been there!! I know the hurt of that loss!! Love and prayers to you all!!! God bless🙏
200,000 raped altar boys agree.
Hey Pam! Where are you in Alabama? I live there most of the year. I can try to help you! If you're near Birmingham, try Redeemer or Church of the Highlands!
@@alliedragoo2546 BRAINWASHING HELPED HITLER TOO! NORMAL PEOPLE TYPE BIBLE CRITICISM ONLINE AND DISCOVER THE BIBLE IS FICTION AND THE HEBREW MYTHS ARE MYTHS, ALLIE. HOW EDUCATED ARE YOU?
We are called to carry each other's burdens 🙏🏽
Hello!
I believe it's true. Thank you for your comment. But how are we supposed to do that? Only by prayers?
Hi Nicolas 7, prayer is a good start but ask God, to guide you in how you can help. Encouraging words, learning to listen , having a sympathetic ear and sharing wise ways to get through something is also important in carrying burdens. Even, being able to show someone a better way making their choice a smarter one not harder one. A - Team LC Ronnie
This is so good. Thank you
Amennn i loved this message , so happy to have community and fellowship even though alot of my friends are out of state we keep in touch and share Gods word. I hope that I can spread intentional love with others throughout my life 🙏🏾❤️
This is exactly what I need! I’ve recently became a Christian even though I grew up a different religion. It’s really hard to connect with people because I don’t have a church here to connect with like minded believers. And all my old friends cut me off after I started a new journey. I’m praying that God give me the fellowship I long for.
You just keep in your bible and keep praying and that is like fertilizer to a seedling. Our growth is like a seed...we grow and mature just like plants. Praise God for you Vanessa Lopez. LCTeams Karla J.
I promise to surrender my life to Jesus
We’re so excited for you, Jared Botos! Choosing to follow Jesus is the best decision you will ever make. Let us know about your decision here by going to go2.lc/youtubesalvation We want to celebrate this decision with you as well as answer questions you may have about your next steps as you begin your relationship with God.
We’d also love to invite you to Life.Church Online! 90+ services are available throughout the week, so you’ll always be able to find a time that fits your schedule. During services, we have live Host Team Leaders who can answer questions, pray for you, and chat one-on-one. We hope to see you there! live.life.church
- LK
This is how my church is, so full of love and the holy spirit.
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So sorry for your loss, prayers for your family
Please pray for my Son Sean. He took his life from severe depression and trauma. I’m so sad I can not function. Mental sickness is real. People have judged my son. It’s more then I can bare. I’m a God fearing person who truly needs so extra strength. Please help me.
Hi Teresa Flynn! We would love to get you connected with one of our pastors to talk with you about this! If you are interested, please let us know by filling out this form -- go2.lc/careform
Rachelle
I would truly welcome someone to talk with. I’m so lost!
My condolences, Teresa. Mental illness is real and I am sorry that you are going through this loss and difficult time.
Good Morning Brothers and Sisters in Christ listening here and on goggle podcast GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU
Yes I need Jesus today and always
Needed this message thank you ❤️
❤️Thank you for being here!
I am lonely God will provide me comfort Amen.
I WANT TO BE MORE INTENTIONAL (AND PURPOSEFUL)
Yes I’m not made to do life on my own. Thank you. Amen I needed to hear this.
Thank you for this message.
So what do you do when you don't have anyone?
Finding a community is a great way to dive deeper into your relationship with God and people. You can view our in-person and online LifeGroups here: go2.lc/cojoinalg
Hi Rebecca, it might help to get into a life group .
- Team LC Ronnie
Hello!
That's a good question. Thank you for your comment. I would like to go back to church but I am agoraphobic and I'm scared of covid 19. I believe I can overcome agoraphobia (and panic disorder) but it's a difficult situation anyway. I am glad the Internet exists.
Hello Nicolas
I am so glad that you joined up today. I can totally relate to you with the agoraphobia. I myself suffer from that. Many years. I can tell you that with God life has gotten so much better. Everyday can be a struggle but, I just try, and I know that God is always there for me. I know it is hard for people to understand when they don't suffer from it like we do. Not every day is where I want it to be, but I believe that God has a plan for us. He will never leave our side as he says in. Hebrews 13:5. We build our faith in God by prayer and studying his word. I would love to pray for you on your journey to righteousness.
Dear Lord God,
I come before you with your son Nicolas by my side. God, I know that you know Nicolas and you know his heart. Please send angels of healing and strength to Nicolas. Help him with the issues that he is suffering with. Allow Nicolas to see you work in his life for the plan that you have for your son. I ask this in the name of our Savior Jesus Christ, your son. Amen.
Nicolas, I thought of this verse, and I believe it is true for us.
He will cover you with his pinions, and under his wings you will find refuge; his faithfulness is a shield and buckler. Psalm 91:4
God loves you, Nicolas. Take the strength you need from Our Lord. Ask and it shall be yours. Pray without ceasing.
Be Well, my friend.
❤️Lisa
Yes, we need community. I agree
First time I heard from this church on an evening that holds deep pain of loneliness that can’t get pass it for many years. I needed to hear this message. Time for change
My deepest condolences pastor 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Wow, what a great message! I wish I could find a church like this in the Knoxville TN. area.
Preach preacher!
Excellent message. Funny, true and needed. Love dogs. Sorry about the losses
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Wow! This is for me!!! I can’t believe how much I needed this! I am the 1 in 3
Ever since I can remember I’ve wanted to have a family. But it’s not always God’s plan. It hurt a ton but now I’m at peace with it not happening. It is well..
Thank you, G, for sharing that.
It's a blessing that you've found that peace.
Keep your eyes on our Mighty Lord for what He has planned just for you!
I will attach below a link to join a LifeGroup. We are meant to be in community, and you may find a group in which others have similar goals and struggles.
Finding a community is a great way to dive deeper into your relationship with God and people. You can view our in-person and online LifeGroups here: go2.lc/cojoinalg
Keli
"Whoever finds God, finds life!"
This is profound. This is the greatest commandment. To love. Thank you for sharing the Fathers heart.
This was such a blessing to listen too
I'm surrendering my life to Jesus
I'd love to start a life church here in waukesha, WI. I have a great community support but I have tried many churches in the area and the second I start to share my story and how far I have come with Jesus, I get looked at like I have 50 eyes. Despite the fact that they all say all are welcome. Anyway, God is great and have put some amazing people in my life. But there is a honest lack of believers for sure. I have looked again into several life groups also. Thanks for all you do. It is important for so many kinds of people, even those of us who might keep walking away from the building but they haven't walked away from Jesus.
Couldn’t have come at a more perfect time.
I need Jesus today and forever. I surrender my life to Jesus ❤
Good morning. Great service today
This is excellent teaching!! Thank you GOD ❤️ Real teaching for real life!! I wish I could visit there every week. Sending love and prayers from Orlando ,FL.
Thankful for community! I would be far worse without it!
I loved this do much!!!
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I feel all three and I love and seek Jesus and the word everyday. I am in a season of waiting… but I will never give up my hope. ❤
This was a good one this early AM Thank you. Amen 🙏 🙌 👏
Jordan
Thank you for joining us. It is so nice to have you here with us.
May God shine his face down upon you and guide your footsteps on the road to righteousness. In the Name of Our Lord Jesus Christ-Amen.
Be Well
❤️Lisa
This message was right on time for me. Thanks 🙏🏾
Kennetha,
So glad to hear that the message was timely for you.
Laura - Team LC
I want to be more Intentional to show my love to god! Yes I need you Jesus amen 🙏🏻
I want to be more intentional. Pastor Craig, my condolences for your loss. I am praying for you my Father in Christ.
I want to be more intentional in loving and helping others amen 🙏🏽
I’m lonely in my marriage, and I miss my husband. God please bring him back to me in Jesus name. Amen
My condolences to you and your family pastor Craige. Thank you for this message that is so needed in our society today. I needed to hear this message as leaving my house to be with others is not easy.
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I want to be more intentional on showing the love of God❤️🤲🏾
Blessings from Europe/Austria. I love listening to your messages.:))
Blessings to you my friend...we are happy you enjoyed it. 😊🙏🏼
Dion - Team LC
I want to be more intentional in showing God’s love
i love it!❤
Love it!
I am sorrendering my life to Jesus Amen
I need more!!
This resonated on so many levels and relevance to me. Thank you so much!
Finding a community is a great way to dive deeper into your relationship with God and people. You can view our in-person and online LifeGroups here: go2.lc/cojoinalg