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[Sheppgal]

Hi everyone, this may sound petty after reading some of the other prayer requests posted but I am quite struggling at the moment.

Last week I split with my boyfriend of three years after he told me he didn't love me as anything more than a friend. He was the person who introduced me to God and church etc.

I have had to change churches (as he is the youth pastor where I was going) and have lost a lot of friends who were really his friends.

I am feeling very empty, alone and lost at the moment and I guess I'd just appreciate prayer for strength to get through this in one mental piece. I have spent the past week praying a lot of the time but am still feeling very alone.

Like I said it may sound petty but I really am struggling.

 

[farouk]

Hi everyone, this may sound petty after reading some of the other prayer requests posted but I am quite struggling at the moment.

Last week I split with my boyfriend of three years after he told me he didn't love me as anything more than a friend. He was the person who introduced me to God and church etc.

I have had to change churches (as he is the youth pastor where I was going) and have lost a lot of friends who were really his friends.

I am feeling very empty, alone and lost at the moment and I guess I'd just appreciate prayer for strength to get through this in one mental piece. I have spent the past week praying a lot of the time but am still feeling very alone.

Like I said it may sound petty but I really am struggling.

Hi there Sheppgal:

On such occasions, the thing to remember is that above all it's one's personal relationship with the Lord Jesus that must always take the first place.

John's First Epistle speaks about our relations with other Christians, who are cleansed by the blood of Christ; and that relationship he calls fellowship. Christians walk in the light, as the Lord Jesus is in the light; and John says: 'Truly our fellowship is with the Father, and His Son Jesus Christ' (1 John 1.3).

When unpleasant things happen, it's always good to concentrate on the things that really matter from the standpoint of eternity.

Blessings.

 

[AirDancer]

Hi, SheppGirl, I'm sorry to learn of your recent break-up with a long-term boyfriend. That's enough heart-break alone, only to then leave the church you've been attending. I do hope you left the church due to more than your ex-boyfriend being youth pastor.

The pain of the break-up is real, and there will be the grieving process to go through. Just keep your focus on our Lord God's amazing love and remember that He never leaves us, He is always with us! Read and study Scriptures, and know within your heart & in your mind that our Lord has other plans for you & your life. And He's always right!

 

[Sheppgal]

I left the church because it was too hard to be around him as it was in his town which is 40 mins from my home.
The senior pastor put me in touch with a pastor from a local church and I went along Sunday to their church which is much smaller and I found much more welcoming and a younger group of people which is handy.

 

[AirDancer]

That's a wonderful way to find a new church home, Sheppgal! Prayers of thanks for that senior pastor. It sounds like the local church might be a good fit...plus you won't have to drive the 40 minutes one way.

Thanks for providing the additional info. The 'mom' in me was concerned. It's rough enough for one of young people to go through heart-break, let alone leaving a church home in the process. You have a good head on your shoulders, Sheppgal; you are to be commended. And once the various steps of the grieving process have abated, you will be stronger from the experience of the heartbreak. Our Lord has plans for you & your life; just trust Him completely. In the meanwhile, you're not alone: our Lord is always with you, and He won't leave you alone.

(Plus, you have us here at CFnet )

 

[kays65]

Will be praying for you Sheppgal. Cling to Jesus and He will get you through this. He is strength in our weakness, and I pray that He fill that void and grief in you with Him. And with His Joy and Love, and Peace.

Kay

 

[RachelKeeth]

I am so sorry, that must be really difficult! It is not petty at all though, losing friends and a boyfriend are both really hard on a person.

Remember, that the Lord is in control and He uses trials in our lives to help us grow, to help us be able to minister to others, to bring glory to Him, and often He uses trials for good but we can't always see it. I know how hard it is to lose someone you love and thought loved you as well, it has happened to me as well (though not in that sort of relationship). I will be praying.