It's actually quite amazing how we can be completely surrounded by people, even friends, and still feel so all alone. Whether we're facing pain form the past or currently walking through difficult situations, many times we can't escape those, sometimes, suffocating experiences of feeling lonely. I remember walking through stretches in my life when I would do almost anything, reasonable and legal, to take that lonely feeling away. My escape was to watch movies. I watched a ton of them and all the time. But, inevitably at the end of each movie, the loneliness that I was able to numb always made it's way back around. It really wasn't until I started consistently giving my pain to Jesus, that I began to find freedom. And, I can't take any credit. I wouldn't have found the way out on my own. God put some pretty smart people in my path willing to sacrificially pray for me and help guide me. I thank God for those true friends. And, sure, there are days when those lonely feelings can rear their ugly head, but God has taught me to hold tightly to Him. I don't always get it right and I have a ton to learn yet - but God is patient and I know He is at work and no matter what happens or how I feel, I'm truly never alone.
If you can relate at all, I know a song you just have to hear! In fact, from the very first time
I heard this song I was blown away! It's one of those songs that just lifts you up. It's called "You're Not Alone" by Meredith Andrews. You can hear it now, by visiting
Meredith's Mypace page. Although I love the song - my opinion isn't as important as yours. Please let me know what you think, by joining our Music Advisory Panel. Thanks!
When you get time, please let me know how this song or any other song we play has impacted your life. And, if there is ever anything I can be praying for you about - please don't hesitate to let me know. You can drop me a line anytime at;
joeb@newlifemedia.org.
