“As delicate as a flower, as tender as rose petals, choosing to be tender and kind in a harsh environment is not weakness, it's courage.” ―
Lonely being without company: cut off from others: solitary
Loneliness is mentioned 6 times. However, alone is written about in the Bible over 300 instances.
It is in our nature to crave that feeling of belonging. To feel that we are a part of something bigger than just ourselves.
Lonely can manifest itself in many ways... Our family our friends or lack thereof can cause this void feeling in our souls. This can happen at any given time in our lives.
Many life trials or experiences can leave us with our hearts feeling lonely... and searching for answers. It truly is a strange phenomenon to me how we can live a full life and still feel a lonely pull on our soul.
I do believe if we have had a Divine spiritual experience we can find ourselves set apart. Very few will truly understand. Many will not want to talk to you about the Divine presence that has caused such a depth of love in your soul. It becomes the norm to be preoccupied with chasing this amazing spiritual presence.
He leaves you with a burning desire to share your heart with others. But many will not relate nor will they understand. And as this walk with the Trinity continues. You are viewed as overzealous.. over-excited or just a plain ole Jesus lover. So many will avoid you, adding to the feeling of isolation.
I question why is it ok to be zealous when speaking of sports, bands, movie stars, etc... But it’s not ok to speak with excitement about God, Jesus, or the Holy Spirit?? My question would be what makes you excited? And did they ever have a hand breathing life into your very existence? Is our excitement misdirected?
I do find that as we move closer and closer to the Trinity the divide between our spiritual heart and society widens. But as this gap widens, we can find solace in resting in Their presence. We will find that Jesus has known this loneliness. Many shunned Him in this same way. So He comes to us fully knowing the heartbreak and the void we feel.. He offers us comfort and a love like no other. It's beyond human understanding.
So whatever may cause you to feel that void or that loneliness in your soul.. Know you are never truly alone. He is with us always.. and forever! Who else can make that commitment or promise?
Only He can! So get excited! Get over zealous! And join souls that feel His love, it's a love that will leave you speechless.
It’s Him, It’s always Him...
And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age. Matthew 28:20b, NIV
“As for me, I will see Your face in righteousness; I shall be satisfied when I awake in Your likeness. Psalm 17:15
“See, I have inscribed you on the palms of My hands.” Isaiah Isaiah 49:16
#neveralone
Photography Design & Written by Lori Garner
Bible Verses From KJV, Easy / Sinners prayer
Inspiring Music:
Kari Jobe - I Am Not Alone (Live)