Lessons learned

Talking with a friend yesterday I was reminded of the fact that in life we all go through the same situations. Sometimes together, other times alone. Often we face these situations at different times in life, though often I find myself sharing these same thoughts, feelings, emotions, frustrations, joys, etc., at the same time as other people.

I was reminded by her and God that even when it feels like I am alone in the world, people are thinking of me and praying for me. I am loved though I don't always feel it. But more than that, I am loved by God and that is all that matters. Perhaps this is redundant from the last blog I wrote, but truth is truth.

In the last post I was talking about loneliness and how I often feel that way. I had this realization that, even though I know God is enough for me, it is OKAY to feel this loneliness and discouragement because God created us to be in community with both himself and other people. So, there is no reason why I should be disappointed in myself if I am not okay with being alone.

I really believe that I have been a smidge depressed these past couple weeks for more complicated reasons that I prefer to say right now. But, the fact remains that
1) I am not going to be friends with everyone
2) People are going through their own crap and I don't need to have attention 24/7
3) No matter what I know that I am blessed and am being taken care of by God who loves me so much more than I know that I should be loved or deserve to be loved
4) I always have options - more than I thought I ever would
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5) I am learning about my God every day.