The Lonely Place

Sometimes in life no matter how many friends,  family members,  team members,  fellow enthusiasts, etc. we have, we find ourselves with feelings of loneliness.  We feel like no one understands, no one can relate,  and they don't really get where we're coming from.  Logic tells us that these are not healthy feelings,  that we may be suffering from a condition.  That we should reach out to others more,  join groups and things like that.  

I would like to present to you the other side of the same coin.  Loneliness in this sense,  is a good place. I'm not speaking from a medical standpoint,  if you suffer from these feelings all the time I urge and encourage you to contact a doctor, friends,  family, and even a Co worker for help.

No, I'm talking to those in Christ that find themselves weary, tired,  and downcast because the load had gotten to heavy and the feelings of loneliness kicks in.  Back to side #2 of the coin!  At these times,  we have the perfect opportunity to call on Jesus.  It is my thought that these are the times that God  gives us the chance to see that it's not us walking alone,  but Him that has silently kept the way all this time.   Don't call Him a burden barer,  then carry it yourself. We have an advocate with the Father,  who is always there to help carry the load.

Not only that, but it's in the Lonely Place that He shows just how not alone we are.  When Elijah was in the cave,  God sustained him, strengthened him, grew him,  and prepared him for the work to come.  That represented the Lonely Place for Elijah. When Saul who became Paul was blind for three days,  that represented the Lonely Place for him and some transitioning took place.   There are other instances also,  Jonah in the belly of the whale,  Job, Abraham on the walk up the mountain with Isaac, Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane.  All Lonely Places!!!  Now the common thread throughout all of these instances... wait for it... wait for it... God Was There The Whole Time!

He was doing a new thing, deepening relationship, building trust between Himself and His child.  That's the same thing He can and wants to do for us.  Next time your feeling lonely,  present yourself to God.  Answer as Samuel did, Here I Am!  And let God  do what He wants to do for you.  the Word says "For my yoke is easy and my burdens are light..."(Matthew 11:30) Jesus can be all that you need. All you have to do is ask.

~God Bless

Quotes to Ponder

Prayer changes you, not God. You tap into His goodness and His Will for you.  You began to glimpse the plan He has for you instead of seeking self!  Awesome... Thanks C.S. Lewis

Pray about Everything, All the time!

Prayer is always right. Some people look at prayer like some big colossal thing that people who are religious do. That's not true. Prayer on its most basic level is communication with God. So in essence communicating with God is always right!

The Word says through prayer and supplication let your requests be made known unto God. The Word also says we should always pray. I believe that's because God wants us to stay in constant communication with him. No matter what we do, no matter what we try, even when we miss the mark, as long as we communicate with God we can't go wrong.

"Then Jesus told his disciples a parable to show them that they should always pray and not give up."
    ~Luke 18:1

Jesus is always and forever will be our greatest example. He told the disciples we should always pray. We also see that He stayed in constant prayer (communication) with God. I know everyone is probably familiar with WWJD, What Would Jesus Do. I know it sounds corny, but really and truly if you just ask yourself, you'll probably come up with the answer... Jesus would most likely pray before doing anything else. 

So I encourage you to be like Jesus,  Pray Always!

~God Bless

All Things by Prayer

Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.
     ~Philippians 4:6 (NIV)

We should pray about everything!  No matter what it is, from the smallest to the biggest things just ask God about it and see what a difference it makes.  You will be surprised at how much God wants to help out in the everyday things we deal with. 

Input from God is essential in the believer's life. Just as a child depends on a parent for direction, to guide them, feed them, clothe them; we should depend on God for the same thing!  God can help you choose the right class for school, the right route to work, the best dinner for your family, and even the best way to spend a relaxing moment. All you have to do is ask in prayer!  

~God Bless