ThunderStorm

Here's a common way of thinking: I'm upset/hurt/angry/humiliated/etc., and it must be someone else's fault, and if I can't pin the blame on someone, it's on me or on God [assuming you believe in (a) higher being/power(s)]. However, the bible teaches us that God is righteous and just, and is in control of all circumstances, good or evil. He does not sin, neither does He tempt us to do wrong. When we choose to do wrong, we assert our own free will to do what we please, and humans therefore suffer as a consequence of our own, or someone else's wrongdoing. While negative events sometimes occur for seemingly no reason at all (like natural disasters, unexpected deaths, losses, etc.), God allows them to happen to develop and strengthen our character and faith in Him, yet at the same time He does not give us trials so great that we cannot bear them. God hears the inner cries of our soul and spirit, but will we allow Him to take control of every part of our lives...

Loneliness is no stranger to anyone. However, as humans, no matter how much of an introvert one can be, we naturally yearn for spiritual nourishment from a relationship, from social interaction, the giving and receiving, the opening of the heart to another. This is why isolation is a punishment in and of itself, and isolation from God, much worse. Silence can be surprisingly deafening, making one go insane. In addition, when your mind is isolated from other people, you are an open target for the devil to attack. There is a saying that "idle minds are the devil's playground". It is a very real experience. When I do not occupy my mind with God's word, things of the earthly nature naturally seep in to fill the void. And it can be frightening to be alone with your own dark thoughts. They tend to be cyclical in nature, and can lead you on a downward spiral into negativity. We are instead instructed to fill our minds with God's words, and, wherever you go, no ma...