Hello, I am new here. I am 13 years old and basicaly I have no life. I have 3 sisters 26, 22, 18, my dad and God.
Okay... My mom was sexually abused for 6 years ending when she was 17. She is now 47 and has been very depressed for 4 years. (starting when I was 9) She suffers from Complex Post Traumatic Stress Dissorder, she is Bipolar and she is lost. She also tryed to kill herself last year around Christmas time. My oldest sister, who has been like a mom to me, just moved out and dumped me for her friend, my next to oldest sister has been married for 1 year now and has been VERY helpful to me, and my 18 year old sister has job and friends and is VERY busy most of the time. My dad is working most of the time and we don't see him much. And I on the other hand have no life exept soccer once a year. I am home-schooled, I don't have any friends because my mom made me cancell everthing I had planned with them, my computer broke, and we have to move because we don't have enough money. I have been afraid of sleeping by my self for about 3 years, but God helped me conquer those fears and I am perfectly happy sleeping in my own bed! And now we have to move to a strange place were I will probably be scared again. I need prayer for me. I have this anger at my parents and I don't want it! I talk so dissrespectful to them all of the time and I don't like it! My dad has anger problems and won't admit it. He doesn't hit us though! I promise! But he does scare me a little. My mom wants to come into my life again but I don't need her. I have done EVERYTHING with God!!! God has been very distant in my life, but lately I have been getting closer with Him!!! I love the Lord! and I want to do His will but I need some help.I fear the only answer is running away... Please pray for me!!!! I need a friend!
-Larissa

Larissa, the Lord is with you always and it is outstanding that you desire to do His will. I will be praying for you as well as praying for your family. A verse in proverbs comes to mind: Trust in the Lord with all thine heart and lean not unto thine own understanding in all your ways acknowledge Him and He will direct your path. Amen

Larissa: I am Praying for you and your family. My Prayer is that God will comfort you and draw you closer to Him. God will stick closer to you than any friend. He will never forsake you. You will find solace in Praying for others. God Will Bless you in your Prayers. God Bless you for asking us to Pray with you. ODIE

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2 Chronicles 7:14 If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.

Larissa, you are in my thoughts and prayers, and i know that God will lead you and your family, though at times you may not feel Him, He is there. He is embracing the family in His loving arms and is lifting you up. i am a firm believer that all the pain and suffering that we must endure is for His purpose, and makes us stronger and closer to God. continue to pray and keep your faith, reach out to those in need - even if you are not sure how to help, and God will light your path. you have found friends here, in sometimes the most unique place, God leads you. He brought me to this site and everyday i can feel His love surround me and see the wonders that He works. keep your chin up and smile - people from places near and far are sending a prayer your way. - tiffany

Sweetheart, you have a right to be angry. Anybody who has gone through what you've been through would be angry, afraid, confused, frustrated and more than a little annoyed. But it isn't your mom's fault. If she had cancer you would be angry at the disease, not at your mom. The same applies for a mental disorder, and for a horrid past. You can be angry at the abuse your mom suffered in the past, which wasn't fair to your mom. You can angry at the mental suffering - the mental disorder from years af abuse. But don't be angry at your mom. Maybe you don't feel that you need your mom now, but, your mom needs to feel that you need her, now, more than ever before. And whether or not you admit it, you do need her too.

You have cried, "I just want my mom back like she was before!" She needs to hear this from you. Please, except that you are deeply loved by both your mom and your dad. Be the best encouragement to them both by the little things you do. GOD' is not asking you to do big things. He is asking you to do small things with love. Let your mother know that you love her and that you need her in your life. Let your dad know that you love him and respect him for everything he is doing for you and the family. And then begin to praise GOD for the opportunity to make good friends at the next place you move too. Did it ever cross your mind that GOD will introduce you to the best friend or friends you have ever had.. at your next home?
Keep your chin up, precious daughter, GOD is not through with you, your mom, dad, or sisters, yet!

"How precious are your thoughts about me, O God! They are innumerable! I can't even count them; they outnumber the grains of sand!" (Psalm 139:17-18b)

"'For I know the plans I have for you,' says the LORD. 'They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.'" (Jeremiah 29:11)

Thank you everybody for praying for me! I greatly needed it! I thank God every day for the wonderful things He gives me! I think this site is a God send! It has to be. I am thinking about what everybody has said and I am trying to do better! Thank you all again! This means so much to me! God bless you all!
- Larissa

This was in my devotional today:
" Be still and know that I am God."
Psalm 46:10

Please, please, please, NEVER run away! You do not know what you will find on the streets, but it could be much worse than where you are. Perhaps you could find a church in your new home. Talk to a pastor and see what they can offer you. Give people a chance to love you by providing friendships and opportunities to fellowship with other Christians. Reach out.

Father, I ask that you would pour out your blessing on your daughter, Soccergirl4Christ. You know her name and you know her needs. You knit her in her mother's womb. You reach out to her and she is responding - come quickly to her aid. Help her family overcome the trials they are going through. In Jesus' name. Amen