"I have made you, I will carry you, I will sustain you, and I will rescue you." Isaiah 46:4
As I have gotten older, I have realized more and more that each and every one of us struggles with feeling alone. For some it happens much more often, for some no one ever knows that they are struggling, but we all battle with this issue at some point in our lives. Here's the thing: you are not alone.
You are never alone. When we were sent to this Earth, we were given a constant companion in the Holy Spirit. He guides us and protects us, and will never lead us astray. Even in times when we are being disobedient, our God listens to us and empathizes with us because He knows our pain and because he loves us so immensely. He has promised us that He will never leave our side, and He carries out that promise daily, even if we don't see it. He is there when we sleep, when we cry, even when we push Him away because we lose faith or simply because we feel unworthy of his presence. His mercy and the way it works is such a beautiful thing.
"Blessed is she who has believed that the Lord would fulfill his promises to her." Luke 1:45
When we remember and trust that He is there for us, we are that much more blessed because in those times, we are listening for Him and His guidance and are better able to both hear and understand. In those times, it is simpler for Him to comfort us and consequently often allows for miracles as He heals our minds, our hearts, sometimes even our bodies.
Once we realize that He is always there and that we truly never are alone, we are so much more capable of becoming who He intended us to be. He is able to push us and guide us to the successes and blessings He has set out for us. He is able to teach us more about who we are and what we are destined to become. We can also then be used to help others struggling on similar paths, to help bring them to the light, and to help them realize that someone is there for them.
"As you draw nearer to the Lord, He will guide you to become the best version of yourself." -Elder M. Russell Ballard
If you ever begin to feel alone, depressed, unloved, and even when you are happy, and surrounded by good people, remember your constant companion. Remember that He never leaves your side, whether you are at your worst or your best because He created you, He knows you, He forgives you, and most importantly, He loves you.
