Alone In My Misery

Have you ever felt that no one could possibly understand what you are going through? You may be physically surrounded by people but the inner turmoil you experience has you feeling isolated and full of despair. Have you tried to take your mind off of what you were worrying about only to find yourself thinking about it more intensely? It is so easy to get sidetracked and lose focus on what’s really important.  There will be times when those closest to you will not be available, when once perceived friendships diminish, and disappointments seem to loom. However, despite the external circumstances God is always concerned about you and what you are going through.

I am currently in a season in my life where I have to constantly remind myself of God’s presence because I feel as if I’m in a deep valley with very few people around me. In Lamentations 3 the writer totally identifies with this. Matter of fact he doesn’t sound like he is in a valley but a deeply dug out pit. In verses 1-20 he speaks of his affliction and he sounds pretty hopeless. However, in verses 21-24 NIV it says,” ²¹ Yet this I call to mind and therefore I have hope: ²² Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. ²³ They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. ²⁴ I say to myself, “The Lord is my portion; therefore I will wait for him.” Remember you are never alone (Hebrews 13:5), and with each new day there is hope because God’s mercies are new each and every day. Stay encouraged and God bless you.