i get lonely.
especially when pat works long hours.
people often say that Jesus can relate to everything i'm feeling because He walked this earth. i admit to doubting that sometimes. He never had to stay home with little sick kids and stare at the same 4 walls for days on end. {i know, that's so bratty...but you think it too...admit it!}
this put me back in my teeny little place.
and i'm thankful.
for Him.
"Sometimes we feel alone in the world. But in a very real sense, Jesus was alone in the world. No person on earth, much less in his family, could identify with him. No human being could put an arm around him as he sat in tears and say, “I know exactly what you’re going through.”
I’ll bet Jesus understands loneliness far better than we might think."
from Desiring God blog
10 comments:
Right before Christmas I read the book by Francine Rivers about Mary. It was so eye opening to visualize how lonely Jesus must of been in EVERYTHING he thought and did, because it was OPPOSITE of how the world thinks. It was humbling to read and so good. I recommend it.
And I admit it... I have been pent up in a small flat with 2-3 sick ones and sometimes me too. It is no fun and so small, there is NO PLACE to escape... all room are connected, all three of them. I understand.
HUGS and I praying you feel encouraged today!
uh...I'll admit it...sheepishly.
and that was cool
going to run.
will pray for you.
wild how we can be surrounded by people yet lonely. it's a tough balance. i know it painfully well. grace and peace to you.
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not only did He feel lonely and misunderstood, but he was hated. A "wanted" man. My recent bible studies have been reminding me of the amazing grace and patience Jesus had with his enemies right up to His death.
I can totally relate to you though about Him not really getting it. I hope Pat's hours decrease soon.
i needed to hear this today. i often struggle with loneliness and have for a very long time. my sister in law and i were just talking about this today and i'm going to pass this on to her. thank you.
I can totally relate, I really hate it when Michael has to work late or travel, I feel your pain.
I think most of us are lonely sometimes. It is just that the majority of us aren't brave enough to admit it because they think it means something is wrong with themselves. Thanks for be so honest. I feel this way more times than I want to. Shooting prayers across the street.
so sweet Courtney...and wow I understand...funny, Brian and I were JUST having that conversation last night!...LOVE YOU!
TOTALLY have been there. COMPLETELY understand. Wish SO badly I was sitting in your living room today! I love you!!!
It's funny how I'm surrounded by more people than ever before but at times I feel more lonely than ever before.
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