HAVE I NOT COMMANDED YOU? BE STRONG AND OF GOOD COURAGE; DO NOT BE AFRAID, NOR BE DISMAYED, FOR THE LORD YOUR GOD IS WITH YOU WHEREVER YOU GO (JOSHUA 1:9 NKJV).
She was so much better at being alone; being alone came more naturally to her. She led a life of deliberate solitude, and if occasional loneliness crept in, she knew how to work her way out… Or even better, how to sink in and absorb its particular comforts. – Cynthia D’Aprix Sweeney
This quote spoke volumes to me as I remembered my 8th grade thru 12th grade school years. I was bullied a lot and at one point I just did not want to live. I remember one Saturday morning my parents were out the house and I just felt really bad about what I was going through. I remember asking God, “Why can’t I have some really good friends that treat me right?” I called my mom and my parents immediately came home. They talked with me, and then prayed for me. After that, I began to be content with being alone.
Most people think that just because I am now 21, I should have friends and be out on the weekends having a ‘life’. At one time I did want to be that person. I was never an outgoing person and I even thought there was a problem with me as to why I was not hanging out with my peers. One night, I felt God in my Spirit and he told me to just be myself. Psalm 4:3 tells me, “But know that the LORD hath set apart him that is godly for himself: the LORD will hear when I call unto him.” Knowing this truth gives me comfort and allows me to be content with being alone.
Although I am physically alone without my peers, I am never alone because God is always there. Now I am not saying I dislike people or do not want to hang out with friends. I am just cautious and I trust God to bring the right Godly friends into my life. Just because someone sees me alone does not mean I am lonely. I always have God there. He is my best friend. Dear family, future friends, future husband…I am content with being alone, but that does not mean I will not be there for you when you need me.
Father God, I thank you for being my comforter, counselor, healer, and my friend. I ask that you continue to be all that and so much more in my life. I lift up others who are hurting because they think that they are alone. I pray others feel the same kind of love that you have shown me. Amen
Bio: Shai Johnson is a diehard creative who is artsy and likes a little bling every now and then. She is fun-loving, a student, an author, a lover of God and she is not alone!
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This is an awesome truth and can bring hope and comfort many! -Deborah Smith October 23, 2020
CONGRATS I 👀 UR GLORY BUT NOW I KNOW YOUR STORY THANK YOU LORD JESUS FOR TOUCHING HER LIFE -JANICE MARTIN October 24, 2020
The words lifted off the page and spoke to my spirit. Do you, be you and love you! -Phyillies Burks October 23, 2020
So so proud to call you my niece, Congrats Love you -Pharelon Johnson October 23, 2020
So so proud to call you my niece, Congrats Love you -Pharelon Johnson October 23, 2020
Awesome…Continue to let God lead you and continue to be an encourager to others. -Crystal Johnson October 23, 2020
Thanks Ms. Deborah! I pray my words bring comfort! -Shai Johnson October 31, 2020
Hey Mom! Thanks for stopping by. I appreciate you! -Shai Johnson October 31, 2020
Dear Pharelon Johnson, I’m blessed to have you as an aunt! -Shai Johnson October 31, 2020
Dear Phyillies Burks I’m happy my words spoke to you. Love you! -Shai Johnson October 31, 2020
Thank you Janice Martin for your comment. Jesus has touched my life and for thank I’m grateful. -Shai Johnson October 31, 2020
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