In Need of Prayer

[Yojimbo]

*sigh* I don't like asking people to pray for me. I know that's not a good thing, but I can't help it I feel weak asking for help. I know I should find solace in asking my brothers and sisters in Christ but it is very hard.

Where do I start... My relationships with my parents could be alot better especially with my father who just flew off the handle on me. Luckily I contained myself and acted very calmly towards him for once, which probably made him even angrier. Me and him have always had a rocky relationship. I can tell he doesn't think I repect him or want to be around him. When I confront him with that he always denies it which I know he is only hiding the fact. And while I have to admit sometimes I act like I don't I do respect him, even though he doesn't see that.

My relationships with people outside of school lately have dropped to almost nill. While that isn't neccesarily a bad thing as it's keeping me from...influences, I know I'm becoming more reclusive. I need to find people that won't lead me down a path I know is the opposite direction Christ wants me to be in. I don't know where to look my school isn't that big and I'm finding it hard to break out of the groups I've been in since freshman year. I just don't know...very confused right now.

I know the Lord helps those who help themselves but I need some guidance. I feel like I don't know anything anymore about myself or anything around me for that matter, just very confused.

Thanks

[Zane]

I'll pray for you bud.
& you're not weaker in asking for pray, we'd love to pray for you, seriously.

[Rogie]

I'll pray.

[V8Tsunami]

I'll pray for you. The most important thing to remember in your relationship with your parents is that no matter how you or they feel, when all the fighting is over, you and your parents need to know that you love each other. If you know that you love each other, and pray for each other frequently, then everything will be alright.

I know that you feel like you're making yourself vulnerable by asking for prayer, but one of the ways we can strengthen each other is by gathering with our brothers and sisters in Christ in prayer. The Bible says that we should "be with those who build you up, not with those who bring you down", and that "when 2 or more of you come together in prayer I am there." Coming together in prayer brings us closer together and gives us strength.

[Yojimbo]

Thanks guys. Me and my dad talked about it and we both apologized so we're alright for now. He admitted that he has sudden outbursts at times over frivilous things and I admitted that I do show disrespect to him at times without realizing it. We agreed to recognize when we're on the verge of an argument and not let it come to that.

As far as the other issues go I'm still struggling with those alot...

[Jaltus-bot]

I'm glad things are starting to work out better with your dad. I'll still be praying for you. God bless,

[V8Tsunami]

Good to hear it all worked out.

[Mr. SmartyPants]

yes! please do not hesitate to ask for prayer! it shows your love for God!

ill pray indeed!

[shadowblade]

I'm glad to hear that you and your dad worked things out. I'll pray for you still, and there's nothing wrong with asking others to pray for you. I used to feel that way too, that it made you weaker, but I realized that it gives strength and helps you and others grow.