Tuesday, May 16, 2017

I Feel Alone

Have you ever thought, verbalized, or rehearsed the words in the title of this writing in your mind?  There is probably no feeling more personal, yet alarming to our existence than to sense the emotion of loneliness. 

Whether it was do to a divorce or separation from one’s spouse, the death of a friend or loved one, being incarcerated or in solitary confinement, or idiosyncrasies of personality inhibitions that make one self-conscious and unable to act in a relaxed and natural way around people, the underlying result is the same.  Solitude creeps in like an unwanted cold, bringing with it words like, “I feel lonely.”

Loneliness saddens the heart, especially when friends are far and in-between or there is no one around to feel comfortable sharing experiences with.  I am sure you have heard the phrase, “Alone-in-a-crowd.”  Though a person may be thronged on all sides at a gathering of people, for the most part, those around them are aware of personal miseries and shortcomings in their own world of woes; not theirs. 

No one seems to care anymore about the other person and what they are facing or going through, because they themselves have not found the true meaning of hope.  They are overwhelmed by their own problems rather than finding the problem solver to help them.  They are void of peace, which is essential in helping them face another day with positive thoughts rather than, “Oh me.” 

The human mind needs something or someone they can count on, someone that understands them and is willing to stick by them through thick and thin.  Perhaps the person feeling lonely may have issues with people, because they were left to weep alone, thus, causing them to isolate themselves from others for fear of being hurt again.

Protective walls are easily built, because of a preservation instinct, but they are harder to tear down even though mental and physical health is at stake.  If walls remain, this can affect a person’s spiritual health in harmful ways, whereas, the soul suffers. 

No one need dread another day of confusion and frustration when relief is just three words away.  They are not “I feel alone” which are words that amplify the problems; they are “God forgive me” which transcends the mind and soul to unexpected heights in Christ.  They found the answer they longed for—Jesus.

When a person asks God to forgive them of their sins and consciously makes Him the head of their household, what is gained is more than a friend or someone they can count on, Jesus, God’s Son, also becomes their Savior.  At that very instant, the Holy Spirit becomes their comforter.  Why?  They are a child of God Almighty who is now their Father.  He will never leave nor forsake them.

(Deuteronomy 31:6), “Be strong and of good courage, do not fear nor be afraid of them; for the Lord your God, He is the One who goes with you.  He will not leave you nor forsake you.”

The Lord is the answer for everyday victories and the peace of mind that we so desperately seek.  Jesus is the Prince of Peace.  No longer will the Believer feel alone or dread what another day may bring.  Peace is theirs, because they have a new sense of belonging and a hope not experienced here-to-fore.  “I feel alone” is replaced with, “What a friend I have in Jesus.”

(Isaiah 9:6), “For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given; and the government will be upon His shoulder.  And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.”

Written by,
Papa Boyd

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