I see you… I am you… You walk into church each Sunday hoping this week will feel a little different… That maybe just maybe someone will actually look into your eyes when they ask “how are you?” and actually listen to the answer…

You serve on the welcome team, the praise team, the clean up crew, children’s church hoping to maybe find your fit… You watch those around you making friendships and you wonder to yourself why can’t I have that Lord. Is there something wrong with me?

Dear Church Member who feels a lone… I see you… I am you… I am proud of you for showing up every week for Jesus and not for man… It does not make is easier but it makes it worth it when we show up for Jesus.

Maybe the loneliness feeling is what is drawing you closer to Jesus… Maybe where you are in this season is God’s calling in your life that you will see those who may need to be seen… Maybe he is using this so you can be still and know he is good… Maybe this season is calling you to total surrender to walk the hard and keep showing up… Maybe that life friend is the new family that you do not even know yet…

Dear Church Member who feels alone… I see you… Maybe God is using this so you can be the ripple of change to make sure everyone has a friend when they walk in each Sunday… You are not a lone my friend… Jesus tells us we are never alone… He is with us… Jesus is your best friend… He listens every time you talk… Keep going… The loneliness will fade because God always shows up… YOU ARE NOT A LONE. I pray you feel his presence and that your eyes will look out to see those who are you in this moment…