Plus One!

So again with the Proverbs 31 devotionals - Thanks Mom!

This one was PERFECT. I mean, kinda sad, but so glad to know I'm not the only one. And when I read it, I realized it could apply to several people - maybe everyone at some point.

It talks about loneliness and feeling like we need a "plus one" - esspecially this time of year with all the holiday parties and events. I am fine - don't get any ideas people - this isn't a sob story. But of course it's nice to have the "plus one". But what I loved so much about this devotional is that God can be our "plus one", our go to person for when we feel lonely...in all actuality, He is always there. Whether or not we realize it. He is with us through all our holiday parties, family gatherings, work days, fun days, and not so fun days. He is on the couch watching a movie with you at 11pm, handing you tissues when the sad parts come. He is the person you see through when you try to make eye contact with someone from the opposite sex. He is the person helping you manage your kid or kids when you feel like you can't do it anymore. He is the one helping you crunch the numbers in your office late at night.

Loneliness happens to all of us. Even when we are in a room full of people. During the next few weeks, through the holidays, remember you're not alone. If you feel alone, know that He is right there with you. It's so hard to do sometimes. It's so hard to see beyond our own feelings of sadness and depression.  And also remember, there are people in your life for a reason. To talk to, to experience life with, to cry on their shoulder, to laugh with, to reach out to.

How are you today? Do you feel the tinge of loneliness? Please rest assured in this verse....

“My eyes are ever on the LORD, for only he will release my feet from the snare. Turn to me and be gracious to me, for I am lonely and afflicted.” Psalm 25:15-16 (NIV)

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