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repottinger:
Welcome to the forum, Karen; I hope that the forum (and the site) proves to be as much of a blessing to you as it has to me in the short time that I’ve been a member. I’ll be sure to pray for you as you deal with the troubling situations of the excess noise and unkindness of others; I agree with what Gina and Joel said regarding your contacting the legal authorities (or maybe the management of your apartment):

13 Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God. 2 Whosoever therefore resisteth the power, resisteth the ordinance of God: and they that resist shall receive to themselves damnation. 3 For rulers are not a terror to good works, but to the evil. Wilt thou then not be afraid of the power? Do that which is good, and thou shalt have praise of the same: 4 for he is the minister of God to thee for good. But if thou do that which is evil, be afraid; for he beareth not the sword in vain: for he is the minister of God, a revenger to execute wrath upon him that doeth evil.5 Wherefore ye must needs be subject, not only for wrath, but also for conscience sake. 6 For for this cause pay ye tribute also: for they are God’s ministers, attending continually upon this very thing. 7 Render therefore to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute is due; custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honour to whom honour. 8 Owe no man any thing, but to love one another: for he that loveth another hath fulfilled the law.
(Romans 13:1-8, AKJV)

Regarding your interactions with your neighbors and other people:

10 Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness’ sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 11 Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake.12 Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you.
(Matthew 5:10-12, AKJV)

18 If the world hate you, ye know that it hated me before it hated you. 19 If ye were of the world, the world would love his own: but because ye are not of the world, but I have chosen you out of the world, therefore the world hateth you.20 Remember the word that I said unto you, The servant is not greater than his lord. If they have persecuted me, they will also persecute you; if they have kept my saying, they will keep yours also. 21 But all these things will they do unto you for my name’s sake, because they know not him that sent me.
(John 15: 18-21, AKJV)

Your brother in Christ,
Randy

Karen_7:
Thanks so much Randy! I thank God for his Holy word that is able to guide us.!

Mike Gagne:
Hi Karen
This is what I pray all the time

Mat 6:9  After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name.
Mat 6:10  Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.
Mat 6:11  Give us this day our daily bread.
Mat 6:12  And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.
Mat 6:13  And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.

Mat 6:14  For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you:
Mat 6:15  But if ye forgive not men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.

May God Bless you with peace in this matter in Jesus name.  Have a wonderful day Karen.

repottinger:
You're very welcome, Karen; I agree, and I thank God, too!
Randy

John from Kentucky:
Hi Karen,

I have a pair of BOSE headphones.  When I want to tune any noise out, I put them on and there is peaceful silence.

BOSE headphones can be a little expensive.  You may want to try an inexpensive brand to see if they will work as well.

Of course, the least expensive option would be to buy some ear plugs.  Many workers in a high noise environment use them to protect their hearing.  There are different quality types of ear plugs.  Shop around and you can find some that will eliminate the outside noise.

Ear plugs may be an inexpensive way to take care of the noise problem and give you a quiet night's sleep. 

John

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