Do you ever feel lonely?
Recently, I was at an event full of people. Everyone else seemed gabby and like they were effortlessly making easy connections with others. I just felt out of sorts. Someone had said something to me earlier that day that hurt my feelings and knocked me off kilter. It was one of those, “I would really like to be at home alone, in a bubble bath, eating something chocolate -kind of nights. But I had to go to this outing, so here I was- lonely.
I politely smiled my way through the evening and finally got to go home. As I crawled into bed that night, I asked Jesus, “why am I letting some thoughtless comment made my someone affect me like this?”
There was no deep explanation. There was no Bible verse that instantly popped into my head. There was no sudden rush of peace through my heart. Only a very gentle reminder in the depths of my soul that Jesus loves me- insecurities and all.
Jesus loves me. That simple little song that I learned all those years ago. Very simple yet so powerfully profound, that one statement grounds me in the truth of who God says I am. Friends can’t make you feel accepted all the time. Accomplishments will never truly make you feel secure. Having lots of people around you does not mean you won’t ever feel lonely. And chocolate, while it is deliciously distracting, is just a little too temporary.
So, I turn to the One who is Everlasting, Prince of Peace, Emmanuel- God with us. I draw close to Him so He can help me separate solid truth from shifting emotion. And I remember, I’m never alone.
“Hear my cry, O God;
listen to my prayer.
From the ends of the earth I call to you,
I call as my heart grows faint;
For you have been my refuge,
a strong tower against the foe.
I long to dwell in your tent forever
and take refuge in the shelter of your wings.”
Proverbs 61: 1-4
One Cool Christmas Give Away---
This weekend's winners of Sandra Aldrich's give away are:
Terri Sue
Kim W
Denise from Indiana with twin boys
Congrats! Please e-mail me with your contact info at Lysa1@Proverbs31.org. Thanks to everyone who posted this weekend! So many great tip and recipes---yum!
Now for Today's Two Give Aways sponsored by Glynnis Whitwer and Tracie Miles---
First Prize-
Glynnis Whitwer is giving away a copy of her book, "Work @ Home," along with a set of decorative files to help get you organized and looking good!
Glynnis Whitwer is on staff with Proverbs 31 Ministries as the senior editor of the “P31 Woman.” She is also the author of “work@home: A Practical Guide for Women who Want to Work at Home.” Both Glynnis and her husband work from home and one of their businesses is http://www.roselanecottage.com/, specializing in decorative home office and organizational accessories.
This month, Glynnis would like to give away a set of decorative files of your choice to help you jump-start your New Year’s organization resolutions.
Additionally, throughout the month of January, Glynnis will be doing a home office organization series on her blog at http://www.glynniswhitwer.com/. If getting your paper, files and desk under control is on your to-do list, be sure to visit Glynnis’ blog for daily tips and techniques.
The Next Prize-
Tracie Miles is giving her book and CD message both with the title, "Reinventing Your Rainbow."
Tracie has been married to her husband Michael for 17 ½ years and has three children. She lives in Charlotte, NC. She is a Women’s Ministry Director, an author and a speaker with Proverbs 31 Ministries. Tracie has a heart for God and a passion for helping women discover the abundant joy that God can bring into their lives through being obedient to God’s will and having a true heart for servant leadership.
The book title is “Reinventing Your Rainbow: A Spiritual Journey of Leaving the Dark Shadows of Satan’s Bondage to Discover the Magnificent Colorful Rainbow That God Holds For Your Life”. It Is a book to encourage women to allow God to use their life experiences, good and bad, to bring glory to Him and minister to others. It will motivate women to remove their masks and be proud of their true identities and what God has done in their life through their experiences. The Audio CD is entitled “Reinventing Your Rainbow” as well.
To visit Tracie's website click here.
So, post a comment by clicking on the word "comments" below and you'll be registered to win one of today's Give Aways.
Merry Christmas!!!
Recently, I was at an event full of people. Everyone else seemed gabby and like they were effortlessly making easy connections with others. I just felt out of sorts. Someone had said something to me earlier that day that hurt my feelings and knocked me off kilter. It was one of those, “I would really like to be at home alone, in a bubble bath, eating something chocolate -kind of nights. But I had to go to this outing, so here I was- lonely.
I politely smiled my way through the evening and finally got to go home. As I crawled into bed that night, I asked Jesus, “why am I letting some thoughtless comment made my someone affect me like this?”
There was no deep explanation. There was no Bible verse that instantly popped into my head. There was no sudden rush of peace through my heart. Only a very gentle reminder in the depths of my soul that Jesus loves me- insecurities and all.
Jesus loves me. That simple little song that I learned all those years ago. Very simple yet so powerfully profound, that one statement grounds me in the truth of who God says I am. Friends can’t make you feel accepted all the time. Accomplishments will never truly make you feel secure. Having lots of people around you does not mean you won’t ever feel lonely. And chocolate, while it is deliciously distracting, is just a little too temporary.
So, I turn to the One who is Everlasting, Prince of Peace, Emmanuel- God with us. I draw close to Him so He can help me separate solid truth from shifting emotion. And I remember, I’m never alone.
“Hear my cry, O God;
listen to my prayer.
From the ends of the earth I call to you,
I call as my heart grows faint;
For you have been my refuge,
a strong tower against the foe.
I long to dwell in your tent forever
and take refuge in the shelter of your wings.”
Proverbs 61: 1-4
One Cool Christmas Give Away---
This weekend's winners of Sandra Aldrich's give away are:
Terri Sue
Kim W
Denise from Indiana with twin boys
Congrats! Please e-mail me with your contact info at Lysa1@Proverbs31.org. Thanks to everyone who posted this weekend! So many great tip and recipes---yum!
Now for Today's Two Give Aways sponsored by Glynnis Whitwer and Tracie Miles---
First Prize-
Glynnis Whitwer is giving away a copy of her book, "Work @ Home," along with a set of decorative files to help get you organized and looking good!
Glynnis Whitwer is on staff with Proverbs 31 Ministries as the senior editor of the “P31 Woman.” She is also the author of “work@home: A Practical Guide for Women who Want to Work at Home.” Both Glynnis and her husband work from home and one of their businesses is http://www.roselanecottage.com/, specializing in decorative home office and organizational accessories.
This month, Glynnis would like to give away a set of decorative files of your choice to help you jump-start your New Year’s organization resolutions.
Additionally, throughout the month of January, Glynnis will be doing a home office organization series on her blog at http://www.glynniswhitwer.com/. If getting your paper, files and desk under control is on your to-do list, be sure to visit Glynnis’ blog for daily tips and techniques.
The Next Prize-
Tracie Miles is giving her book and CD message both with the title, "Reinventing Your Rainbow."
Tracie has been married to her husband Michael for 17 ½ years and has three children. She lives in Charlotte, NC. She is a Women’s Ministry Director, an author and a speaker with Proverbs 31 Ministries. Tracie has a heart for God and a passion for helping women discover the abundant joy that God can bring into their lives through being obedient to God’s will and having a true heart for servant leadership.
The book title is “Reinventing Your Rainbow: A Spiritual Journey of Leaving the Dark Shadows of Satan’s Bondage to Discover the Magnificent Colorful Rainbow That God Holds For Your Life”. It Is a book to encourage women to allow God to use their life experiences, good and bad, to bring glory to Him and minister to others. It will motivate women to remove their masks and be proud of their true identities and what God has done in their life through their experiences. The Audio CD is entitled “Reinventing Your Rainbow” as well.
To visit Tracie's website click here.
So, post a comment by clicking on the word "comments" below and you'll be registered to win one of today's Give Aways.
Merry Christmas!!!
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