A prayer to reach new interests in life

Struggling to fit in or make friends in the place or season of life you are in? Here are just a few simple things that have helped me at such a time in life, along with a prayer that I prayed regularly for God's closeness. When we know our identity is in Christ, we can experience the freedom from trying to be the person we think others want us to be. Trying so hard to fit into a group is a way to bring glory to ourselves and the people we are trying to accept. Knowing and embracing our identity in Christ brings glory to God. Explore your interests: Do you know the music, writers, artists and hobbies you like best? Or, like me in my teens, did your interests get lost as you tried to adjust to the interests of others? Spend some time peeling off the layers of who you are and discovering your passions. Find a group or club based on similar interests: what passions of yours have you discovered? Now that you are hugging them, find others who will hug them with you! You'd be surprised how many groups or clubs exist in your area, although it shouldn't come as a shock to us - we're all looking for a place to belong.

Give yourself your time: If you're having a hard time finding the hobby or interests you enjoy most, try volunteering at a church, community center, or club in your area. You can serve your community by meeting great new friends! Reach: Feeling we don't fit in is painful and lonely. The worst thing we can do when we feel overwhelmed by the pain of not adapting is to keep everything to ourselves. Finding a counselor or contacting your pastor is a fantastic resource; these people will join you, help you process your feelings, and may even have some great ideas on how to connect with people with similar hobbies. We want to fit in, we all do. God created us to be in community with others, sharing our passions and gifts with each other. It's so difficult when we can't find people who share or appreciate our interests. This, however, doesn't mean that you or your interests aren't important. As we continue to find out more about who we are, we never forget who we are. You are His, perfect for the God of the Universe. Let's pray: Sir, I'm so alone. My heart craves friendships, even a good close friend. Lord, I know you wouldn't let me go through this loneliness without having a good reason. Help me desire you and my relationship with you before anything else. I know if I have you I have everything I need. Help me find satisfaction in you. In the name of Jesus, amen.