I Am Not Alone

In my heart I know that I am not alone. God promised He would never leave me or forsake me. But as I walk this journey of life, with all of its tests and trials, all the anxiety that comes with being human, there are times I live as if I am alone. And seem to forget that I serve the Prince of Peace. 

I want to be sure I’m doing everything right. That I have everything covered. (As if I could really do that.) I pray and read the Word, serve others, attend church, fulfill my Christian responsibilities. But sometimes there is a feeling of disconnection. God seems distant—as if I perceive Him as a force, rather than Someone who loves me. 

In all I do because I want to please Him, I find that I lose sight of the fact that I am in a relationship with a Person. 

This, of course, is not because God is doing anything wrong. It is a result of my own incorrect mindset. Thankfully, God is patient with me. 

Relationship requires being with the One you love. Spending time together. Communicating with each other. Learning what pleases Him and what doesn’t. 

So I’m learning. He is teaching me to slow down and take time to just sit with Him. Just sit quietly in His presence. And in doing so, sometimes I am blessed to hear Him speak to me. 

Twice this week, I have heard in my spirit the words to a song, “Weary traveler, restless soul, you were never meant to walk this road alone.”*

God sees me. He sees my struggles. He cares so much for me that He speaks to me to let me know He’s there. In essence He says, “Why are you trying to do this by yourself? I’m right here. I have always been here. Talk to Me as we walk this road together. I will be your Guide. I will be your Friend. Lean on Me.”

Father, please help me and anyone who reads this who may feel the way I do—help us to learn to be with You, to receive Your love and care for us as we walk this journey of life. 

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For He Himself has said, “I will never leave you nor forsake you.” (Hebrews 13:5)

*Weary Traveler, Jordan St. Cyr, 2022