We all have a desire to be close to people, physically, emotionally, spiritually, and intellectually. I believe God designed us that way so that we can learn from each other and have the support we need as we go through this crazy life.
In general, I have a fantastic support system. My family and close friends have brought me a sense of security that I've been lacking for quite some time. There are those moments, in groups or by myself, that I feel alone or unwanted.
I've realized that when I have those moments it's me looking for approval from people other than God. I'm learning to turn to my Savior. I let Him wrap His arms around me and let His love and acceptance just course through my soul.
It only takes a moment for that scene to play in my mind and I really do feel His love for me. I feel wanted and whole. When I open my eyes, the feelings of being unwanted are gone, even though it was exactly the same situation.
Now, a little disclaimer needs to go here. If you want to try this little meditation of sorts, remember that feeling God's love is not going to take you out of an actual hurtful situation because, ultimately, it was your little choices that got you there. The wonderful thing about being able to choose is that you can now choose something else. If you are feeling alone because you are currently being hurt, do something to get out. Please. It's difficult for Christ to heal you when you are constantly being hurt either by yourself or someone else.
I, myself, have gotten myself out of that hurtful situation. I'm working on placing my trust in good hands and realizing that there are good hands to place it in. I can count those people on one hand right now. But the most important and powerful one is Jesus Christ.
I've had moments that I didn't trust a living soul. Those are the darkest moments of my life. I'm so grateful for the Atonement of Christ. That makes those moments small compared to the great blessings He is preparing for me.
In general, I have a fantastic support system. My family and close friends have brought me a sense of security that I've been lacking for quite some time. There are those moments, in groups or by myself, that I feel alone or unwanted.
I've realized that when I have those moments it's me looking for approval from people other than God. I'm learning to turn to my Savior. I let Him wrap His arms around me and let His love and acceptance just course through my soul.
It only takes a moment for that scene to play in my mind and I really do feel His love for me. I feel wanted and whole. When I open my eyes, the feelings of being unwanted are gone, even though it was exactly the same situation.
Now, a little disclaimer needs to go here. If you want to try this little meditation of sorts, remember that feeling God's love is not going to take you out of an actual hurtful situation because, ultimately, it was your little choices that got you there. The wonderful thing about being able to choose is that you can now choose something else. If you are feeling alone because you are currently being hurt, do something to get out. Please. It's difficult for Christ to heal you when you are constantly being hurt either by yourself or someone else.
I, myself, have gotten myself out of that hurtful situation. I'm working on placing my trust in good hands and realizing that there are good hands to place it in. I can count those people on one hand right now. But the most important and powerful one is Jesus Christ.
I've had moments that I didn't trust a living soul. Those are the darkest moments of my life. I'm so grateful for the Atonement of Christ. That makes those moments small compared to the great blessings He is preparing for me.
Christ lives so that when a piece of us dies, He can make us live life again -- to the fullest.
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