Feeling Empty

“O Lord my God, I cried out to you, and you healed me.” Psalm 30:2

That verse makes it sound so simple. But finding the strength to ASK for help is typically a struggle. Our pride gets in the way or we feel disconnected from God and think he does not want to help us. Maybe you haven’t been reading your Bible or praying like you should so you feel like God will not help you, but you are WRONG. God wants us (begs us) to come to him in our broken times. I know that I go through periods where I do not feel that connect with God and it is my fault. It makes me feel so empty inside when I do not have that connection open. I feel closed off and resentful of those who do have that connection and I can see it radiate throughout their lives while I sit in the corner depressed and angry with myself and with God.

"So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand." Isaiah 41:10

"For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord." Romans 8:38-39

Nothing we do can separate us from God. He loves us unconditionally no matter what we. All we must do is ask for his forgiveness. For me I must make sure that I am reading my Bible, attending church regularly, and praying whenever I can to keep that connection open. What I am not good at is asking for Gods help in those times that I feel lost and empty. I am a problem-solver but I like to solve the problems on my own.

“Trust in the LORD with all your heart and do not lean on your own understanding.” Proverbs 3:5

“For I am the LORD your God who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, Do not fear; I will help you.” Isaiah 41:13

Learning how to “Let Go and Let God” is one of the hardest lessons we will learn. We need to let go of our controlling attitudes and turn ourselves completely over to God. Pray today that God will help you turn yourself over to him.