Loneliness is an aching hollow in the deepest heart of one. It mars the thought and weakens purpose. It often betrays the carrier, echoing, "there is no one out there for you". If not checked we begin to wallow in it, keeping one shallow of thought.
Jesus knew the pain of loneliness. He walked with it, slept with it, braved it, even while He was among the multitudes.
His deepest fellowship while walking the sands of earth came from times alone with His Father. The Father always understood. He found lonely places and let Himself wait for the satisfaction of the filling. He rested from the war in the embrace of the One who would be faithful to the end.
Loneliness can be haunting, threatening, stifling. It can be.
Loneliness might lead us to green pastures where we are taught to lie down by still waters. Places where we wait to be fed in the presence of our enemies. Quiet moments when our souls are restored.
If you are lonely today, leave a comment and I will pray for you. I have been there and I know the power of it ...
Bill Gothard's definition of fellowship is "Two or more on the same side of a struggle."
Is loneliness your struggle? Please respond and perhaps we can defeat the beast together!
Love the Bill Gothard quote!
ReplyDeleteLoneliness is a familiar road...but I know with Jesus I never have to be alone...He is with me always.
Love ya friend,
Joy
Cheri,
ReplyDeleteI would love to live closer so that we could have face time!
Isn't it amazing that God was speaking things so similar to our hearts are the same time. I'm happy that we're joined that way even though there are miles between us.
I've had many wonderful friends through the years, but they've all long since moved away. My husband is terminally ill, and once he's gone, I will be all alone in the world, without family. It's scary. I wish I didn't fear it; however, I do. I have prayed and prayed and tried and tried to cultivate relationships, all for naught, even at church. It's hard, if not impossible to break into established groups.
ReplyDeleteThank you for your beautiful post, Cheri, and your offer of prayer.
Dear Elle,
ReplyDeleteIt would be a privilege to be your friend. You are welcome to check in on my blogs or e-mail me any time. I am sorry that we do not live next door to one another. I am praying for you. My e-mail is cheribunch@gmail.com. Feel free to write me any time about any thing. Blessings to you , sweet friend ...
~Cheri