In this journey of sharing Christ on social media there was times that I felt so lonely. I knew going into it the burden would be heavy, I was even ready for the challenges but I was not prepared for the heart ache and separation I felt inside. In those times of deep sorrow I felt as though no one cared. I think that was where satan was really trying to get me. He focuses on our weaknesses! I crave close relationships. I love even strangers so deeply. This is how my soul was made. Satan knew this was a weakness of mine. If he made me feel as though no one cared or even hated me 😢 then I would in return feel like I had no purpose. You can imagine what that could lead to..  Me choosing to give up on sharing the goodness of our Lord and standing firm on going out into the world and sharing Christ and God’s truth with all of creation. Exactly what satan wants to do! Throw us ALL off course!!!! But Don’t let him!

Why do I share this today? Today, because of God I am at peace but I know life is all about heading into a storm, being in a storm and coming out of a storm. As I look back I rarely asked God, “Why Me?” But in the very few cases that I did, I am now feeling closer to knowing why....  I was taken through those times of loneliness and feeling as though no one cares (which was not true) because I see this occurring in our world this very hour! People are feeling hopeless! Since, I’ve felt those feelings, I now understand a little more about hopelessness and it helps me to maybe shed some hope for others! This is how God turns our pain into actually being a source of light.

And we know that In all things God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to his purpose. Romans 8:28

I found out today that one of the cooks that volunteer for the organization I volunteer at took his life this week. This made me feel sad. It makes me sad that this man felt as though people don’t care, when I know for a fact he was surrounded by many that did and do care for him. Many who have devoted their lives making sure that people feel loved, supported and cared for. He was loved but maybe he didn’t allow himself to believe it?

Pondering what more I could do lead me to this. Every person we come across is an opportunity to make them feel cared for! It can be as simple as a wave hello or even saying, “Hey, let’s meet for lunch!” There are many hurting people, please please please take time to notice the people God brings across your path!

You are loved!
Romans 5:8

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Lea Michelle