Throughout my childhood and teenaged years, I was the girl who longed to be loved. You know, the girl who would do just about anything to get attention from anyone. Growing up, I was always categorized as the “smart girl”–the girl who had the brains in school. I recall wishing that I would be recognized and remembered for something more…
For so long, I would try to find love in all of the wrong places. Relationships always seemed to be the focal point in my life. I used to feel that if I wasn’t talking to somebody or in a relationship, my life would be incomplete. I used to think that having a companion was one of the key factors to having a successful life.
I was dead wrong.
A friend once said to me, “being single does not mean the term ‘lonely’. Being single simply means that you are resting your heart until it’s ready. Relax in your aloneness–just don’t allow for it to consume you. Learn to trust God with your loneliness. Face loneliness head on and manage it responsibly.”
I wish I would’ve heard those words a few years back.
Has God ever shown you red flags regarding a person that you were interested in, but you ignored them because you were so engulfed in the relationship? Or perhaps, you didn’t even realize that you blurred out Jesus’ warnings because you were so blindsided by the spirit of lust. Just like how we’re so passionate about the things that we love, God wants that same type of love, but even deeper. Unconditional. Instead of wanting to be in “his” presence, we should be in “His” presence…and trust me, I had to learn that the hard way.
Just about everyone has struggled with the spirit of loneliness at some point in their life. Some of you may still be battling with some sort of loneliness right now. Whatever the case may be, never feel like you are facing this alone. God’s word holds power and truth and He provides us with hope on a daily basis.
Can I be real?
The spirit of loneliness and fear should not dictate your life. We serve a God who loves us unconditionally and constantly reminds us of it. Cast all of your cares and burdens upon the Lord, for He is our comforter. Pour out the secrets of your heart to the Lord whenever you find yourself drowning in darkness and feel an isolation with aloneness.
God is with us, always–even until the end of age (Matthew 28:20). There’s Someone who will always be closer to you than anyone else in this world and His name is Jesus!
So, don’t be afraid or discouraged, beloved. Your time is coming, but for now, dwell in Him. Jesus will strengthen and help you.
Rest in knowing that.
Until next time, friends.
Xoxo
Sincerely,
Shae
Sincerely, Shae 
This post spoke to me on another level. It is so true! I was the girl who wanted to be loved, as well. It got me into a lot of problems when I was younger, all because I failed to recognize that the emptiness I felt was because I lacked God’s unconditional love. I grew up in church, but I didn’t always have a close relationship with God; I served Him because I knew it was the right thing to do. I think a good song to remind us just how passionately God loves us is “Reckless Love”. That song has served as such a great reminder in my life, and I know in others, as well. Thanks for this post, and God Bless.
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I can relate to your story so much. I grew up in church as well, and I never really had a close relationship with God either until a few years ago. What I’ve learned is that His love is everlasting. It took me a long time to accept this because how can Someone so perfect love someone so imperfect? His love runs so deep and through my trials, I’ve learned how to forgive and heal in ways I never knew that I could. Thank you so much for your transparency. God bless you too! ❤️
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