Hello! I’m new here, and I didn’t have any friends for at least three years.

Nice to meet you, I’m Astra! I’ve been a Christian for four years, and since coming to faith, I’ve lost all my friends, and I’ve been lonely ever since, the only friend that I have is my mom.
I am afraid to trust anyone, even if they call themselves Christian, because I’ve only met lukewarm ones, I have gone through many disappointments while trying to find a community of believers, and only ended up heartbroken.
I don’t mean to say this to offend any of you, I just decided to try yet again without any hope of finding true friendship. But, if I don’t try, I won’t really know.
I am really sorry for such a depressing first post, I am just tired and without any hope.

I would love to have friends, but I’m too afraid to hope.

Hi Astra, I'm so glad the Lord led you here to join us, welcome! Sorry to hear your situation and I would pray about it and ask the Lord to open good doors for you to meet real Christian friends there. I can say for sure you'll meet lots of fine fellow believers here, esp once you start posting. God bless you, your mom and your desires🌹🙏✝✡
Mk 11:24 'I tell you, you can pray for anything, and if you believe that you’ve received it, it will be yours'

Thank you

Welcome!

'Do not be discouraged, with Christ in one's life, real friends may become
more appreciated as old friends are likely to be temporary. Hold fast with
A God awareness and a new life surely will become of great importance, here in the now.'

You may be lonely at the moment, but you are not alone. You always have at least God the Father, Jesus, and the Holy Ghost. There are also other believers just like you across the globe. I will pray for you because I know exactly what you are going through. Don't lose hope.

G'Day Astra and welcome aboard CC.. Yes Friends these days are hard to find.. Also when Jesus is with us we are never alone.. But yeah i know it is so good to have one or two human friends in this world while we are on our journey through it..

May the LORD make a path to some friends for....

Welcome, Astra!

Hi Astra,

First off, thank you for your honesty—it takes courage to speak this openly, especially when you feel so worn down. I hear your heart, and you’re not alone. I’ve felt that same ache—trust shattered, surrounded by people who call themselves believers but never reflect Christ’s love.

Your words aren’t depressing; they’re real. And real is what God wants, and what true community is built on.

I’m so sorry for the loneliness and heartbreak you’ve faced. That kind of pain cuts deep, and it’s okay to feel tired. But I also want to say: I’m glad you’re here. And I believe you landed here not by accident, but because God is still reaching for you—even through all this.

If you ever want to talk, vent, or even just sit quietly and be understood, I’m here. This walk of faith can feel isolating, but we were never meant to do it alone.

Holding space for you tonight.

—Shane

That happened to me too.
I think that's a common thing that happens when you decide to trust Jesus as Savior.<
That's when the Holy Spirit enters and starts to change our lives as we allow and spend time in His Word.
Then the friends who used to connect with us on sinful things no longer have that in common as long as we walk with the Lord.

Nobody is perfect but the Lord.
But Those who claim to be Christian usually aren't. Those who are, are often controlled by their sin nature instead of the Holy Spirit. You are coming in contact with either of those types.
You'll find that some here and everywhere too, so it's good that you are cautious.
Eventually as you walk with the Lord and He starts answering prayers, He will give you friends and perhaps a good church if you don't attend one.

Have a good weekend Astra.
☕😎👍🏻

PS: I wasn't implying that you don't walk with the Lord, but talking from my personal experience. Everyone's experiences are unique and just keep seeking and asking. Seek and ye shall find. Ask and it shall be given you was a promise from Jesus.
That said, there have been times when I thought I'd die without encouragement from friends. Even Jesus was forsaken in His greatest time of need.

During times of loneliness I will suggest to use it to focus on Him as your true Friend.
He calls His disciples His friends. John 15

"13Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. 14Ye are my friends, if ye do whatsoever I command you. 15Henceforth I call you not servants; for the servant knoweth not what his lord doeth: but I have called you friends; for all things that I have heard of my Father I have made known unto you."

This is what I want to be is not only His friend, but Jesus' best friend.
I have reason to think that He can have more than one best friend.
John was His closest of the disciples and we have the potential to love Him that much. Isn't that great?

ASTRA
I have been studying scriptures for about 68 years. This however is only a Time figure. However, God has richly blessed Me in that Time.
The journey is not necessarily and easy one! But if One keeps Their Faith, and continues in Their study of The scriptures, the End is worth it!
Once You begin to learn about The bible scriptures, You will begin to feel much better than You do now!
Do not be deceived by much of what is out Here! Follow The Instruction: "Study to show yourself approve of God, a work person who need not be afraid, rightly dividing The Word Of Truth!

DeepSeeker

THINK IN THIS!

In The Begining was THE WORD, and the word was with God, The Same was in the beginning WITH GOD.

"Let US create ... ."

Deepseeker

Hi Astra I do know how u feel . When I became a Christian , almost 30 years ago , I lost all my girl friends . I didn't want to keep doing the things I used to do with them , partying , gambling etc . I managed to keep my life long best friend but she isn't a Christian so I don't talk about the Truth with her . I joined a wonderful Bible based congregation and loved it but , it's a good job I didn't expect to make many friends there , they were older than me , very insular and viewed me with suspicion . I made three friends there , all older people and two of them r dead now . Then I met my future husband who is a Christian but , unable to go to church . I'm still pretty much out in the cold and this site is now my only option for fellowshipping , so I'm very grateful to b here talking to u and other Christians . If I'm honest , u have to learn that being a Christian requires some sacrifices on your part . Study your Bible and c that , we r to b in this world but not of it , we r the minority here . Our best friends r God and Jesus and we mustn't expect much from this world or the people in it as we r now dead to this world and alive in Christ .
This is going to take years for u to really understand and appreciate this , well I say that because it did me . These kingdoms of men r not good , to put it mildly , we have to live in them while we await our Saviours return , but we mustn't b too entangled in them .
Read your Bible , say your prayers every day and look for God in your life , guiding and teaching u every day through His Word and through your own personal experiences . God is everywhere , c Him every day , in His creation , in your life and in the lives of others around u . Trust in Him and His Word and His Word made flesh , they r the ones guarding and keeping u , everyone here is just a moment away if u need us . God bless u 🌼

Hi Astra, I am new here too, and I have to admit, that I am not a Christian yet. But I am on my way and received a lot of encouraging words and recommendations from the nice people here, and I hope to learn more about the bible and Jesus.
I don't mean to tear up some fresh wounds, but I am interested in how you lost your friends and why it is difficult to find new ones. Do your friends have to be Christian, or do the people you met just don't understand your faith? Please don't take my questions as an offense, it's honest interest. And please excuse my English, it's not my first language.
Anyway, I hope that you'll find some true friends here!

Well am here we can be friends

Hello I'm new here I'm looking to surround myself with new friends where Jesus is the center of their lives since I'm the only Christian in my friend group and no matter how hard I try to tell them to come to Jesus they say they aren't ready but I won't give up on them but I'm here to make friends 🤍😊🫶🏽

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