Alone

Sometimes I feel alone. Even in the midst of a crowd of people I've felt as if I was without anyone to walk with me through what lay ahead. We know from the God's Word that He does not intend for us to be alone. (Gen. 2:18) Even though we may be surrounded by people who love us, it is still possible to "feel" alone. Do you ever feel that way?

There are times when God lets us go through trials. He allows us face difficult times that challenge us. Sometimes He "seems" very distant or even absent from our lives. It's important for us to remember, we are never alone. Times like that could be your test for God to show you how much you "really" trust Him and His Word.

God has said, "Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you." (Hebrews 13:5b). The truth is that a child of God may wonder away from the Father to the point of not realizing His presence, but He is watching and waiting for our return.

I know of a father who's little daughter had just learned to walk well. She had a tendency to "break-and-run" without giving notice. While walking in a crowded mall, she made her move. The dad decided to let her go until she didn't know what to do. Without her knowledge, he lovingly and "quickly" followed to keep a protective eye on her as she "zig-zagged" through the crowd.

After running from one end of the mall to the other she ran "out of mall." Stopping and looking around she suddenly realized there was no more option. Seeing no familiar faces she began to whimper and cry. It was then that her dad reached down and let her know she was not alone. When he picked her up he received a tight hug around the neck. She felt safe again.

Loving dads do that. God does it even more. Are you running? The Father is waiting.

"Call to Me and I will answer you and tell you great and wondrous things you do not know." (Jeremiah 33:3, HCSB)


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