When I was 13 years old, I was painfully lonely. I had no close friends nearby. My relationship with God was shallow, and I didn’t really know what it was to hear His voice speaking to me. As months passed, my desperation drove me to to pray in ways I never had and really seek God. That painful experience drove me to Him. He met me in such real ways. I saw how He longed to have a much deeper relationship with me. Looking back now, I am grateful for that difficult experience! As my relationship with Him grew I didn’t feel lonely, and I came to understand that He is the best friend I will ever have! I’m bragging on God because it’s true that when I seek Him with all my heart I will find Him (Jer. 29:13), and He delights in revealing Himself to me!
By Sheri