I believe no one else can truly appreciate how another person feels. Feelings - pain, joy, mirth, fear, grief, etc. - are so personal and acute. They are something we can only share completely with God. He is the only one who fully understands you and your feelings. He created your heart and He alone can accurately appreciate what is going on inside of you. Many times, we want others to celebrate with us or give us solace or commiserate with us, but they truly cannot. When we begin to understand that we were never designed to rely on man, we will find ourselves searching more for God. Until we get to this place, we will be repeatedly disappointed. We put unbearable pressure on others, and on ourselves, when we erroneously believe man can help. Vain is the help of man. God warned us not to trust in others or ourselves - are we listening? Are you trying to find in man what can only be found in God? Open your heart to the Creator of the heart. He is longing for you to draw near to Him. As you draw near, you will feel His presence. If you ignore Him, you will feel lonely regardless of your position, but I believe that is also part of God's plan. When you experience this loneliness, you can see it as an indicator telling you to turn to God. He is there. He has never left you. He readily receives and comforts. He will share your joy and heal your broken heart. He will calm your fear because man cannot. 

 
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