Thoughts for Today

"Loneliness doesn't tell you what you lost, only that something was missing." -Unknown

"Above all, believe in true love and know that men are like shoes. A couple is like a left and a right foot, and out there is your perfect fit. Sometimes you need to change styles and shop around to find it. Sometimes you have to break styles in, sometimes you feel like something is unstylish but comfortable, and sometimes a style - as much as you like it - just doesn't suit you and will never fit."
- Camilla Morton, author how to walk in high heels: A GIRL'S GUIDE TO EVERYTHING


I came across these quotes today, hours apart, but they were so poignant, touched me so sincerely, and went so well together that I had to share them.

There is a lot of talk about singledom vs relationships, especially now that the holiday season has rolled around. I know there have been times when I've felt lonely, despite being surrounded by people. As a matter of fact, I rarely feel truly lonely when I'm alone. But when those lonely moments come, I can never figure out what or who, exactly, I'm missing. Now, that's not to say I only get lonely in terms of men. Sometimes I'm friend-lonesome or family-lonesome. I don't live close enough to any of them to see them on a regular basis, so time with them is always a special occasion.

Sometimes loneliness can make you lose hope and faith. In all relationships that are physical, personal, and spiritual. It's easy to fall into that trap, too. Trust me; I know.

The real reason loneliness hurts is because it's so personal. You can't imagine anyones else feeling the way you feel in that moment. How can they? But despite the strength of these feelings, it's important to remember that we are never alone. I know it's hard to believe and harder to remember.

Just remember that though your friends may not be close, your family may be away, and your love has yet to make an appearance, there is always Someone who wants to hear from you. He's always there, waiting for the opportunity to show you how much He loves you. Don't forget about Him. He'll never forget about you.