People were not made to be alone. We all long for companionship. I can well remember the days of feeling like an outsider. Wishing and hoping to belong. Thankfully these days, I face that struggle less. Although it does still rear its ugly head. Friday I got a little taste of it. It was not pleasant, but I think served as a reminder to me of -a- how far I have come and -b- to perhaps be on the lookout for "lonely" people specifically women who may need a friend. To be that person I used to wish would come alongside me.
It's risky to be known but it is what we were made for and anything less is not freedom. You will know the truth and the truth will set you free. It is a promise. (Beautiful Things Happen When A Woman Trusts God, p 240).
You have sent widows away empty,
And the strength of the fatherless was crushed.
Therefore snares are all around you,
And sudden fear troubles you,
And the strength of the fatherless was crushed.
Therefore snares are all around you,
And sudden fear troubles you,
Job 22:9-10 NKJV
- Describe a time when your words have been similar to the words in the verse above.
Sometimes I feel like I always feel that way. It is so easy to get discouraged and see nothing is getting better. To fear you will always be in that place.
We talked about how it is important to be transparent with others. Sometimes simply knowing another person is going through the same situation is all the encouragement you need. To know you are not alone is a powerful thing. You help one another and there is hope in knowing that others have made it through.
Its also important to be transparent before God. I think He waits for us to be honest to call to him with an open albeit hurting heart. THEN He can help us to truly heal.
Jesus already knows everything about you. He loves you because of and in spite of it. He will welcome you with open arms. No matter what you have done. Or where you are. He loves you.
Things to think about~ (Beautiful Things Happen When A Woman Trusts God, p 242).
- God knows everything about you and loves you. What is keeping you from trusting him with your past and following him?
- Describe a spiritual breakthrough you would like to experience right now.
- Summarize the instructions of John 8:31-36 by completing the following statement:
Because Jesus said______________________________ I will__________________________. - Now write a prayer asking God to give you the breakthrough you described above. Keep praying and believing God for the answer as you spend time with him in the days to come.
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