Feeling Empty and Confused...

Distraction.  Separation.  Confusion.  Emptiness.  When did you last feel each of these?  Recently, I experienced all of them at the same time.   I’m still not sure why God allowed me to walk through it.  But, I praise Him for pulling me through it.  

What was my turning point? I honestly do not know, but I tell you that it happened somewhere along the way as I confessed my distraction, sought Him with as much of my heart as I could, and persevered through the empty emotions, He reached down and pulled me back in.

He will do the same for you.  Wherever you are right now.  Whether you are lost, confused, lonely, empty, or just so busy that you are distracted, He is waiting for you.  He hasn’t left.  He never will.  Your Father is there.  And, when you reach up, He will reach down and pull you back in.  Always and forever, He will pull you back.  

Here’s a glimpse of my heart and His response across it during that time.

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Father, this is hard.  I don’t like this.  I’m on the verge of tears and yet I sense a hardness in my heart.  Am I missing something?  I know I’m unfocused.  I know I’m not still.  I’m pausing now, but distractions are everywhere.  

Please shout through the distractions.  Rescue me.  You are my Shelter.  You are my Refuge.  You are my Redeemer.  May I find true rest in You alone.  May You become my peace.

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Breathe, My Child.  Let the tears flow.  I know this is hard for you.  I know you feel a separation from Me.  I know you hear condemning thoughts in your mind.  Hold to the Truth you know.  I will not leave you.  I will not condemn you.  I am near.  

I am God.  No man or woman can harm you.  No storm can overtake you.  I created you.  So do not fear.  I have redeemed you.  I have summoned you by name; you are Mine.

When you pass through the waters,  I will be with you.  And when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you.  When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze.  For I am the Lord your God, your Savior. (Romans 8:1, Deut. 31:6, Isaiah 41:10, 43:1-2, Psalm 56:11 and 139)

Your Protector