Constantly Coming Up Empty? Read this!

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Hey Loves,

I was thinking of you tonight. I feel this so heavy on me and I wanted to make sure I didn't wait to write this blogpost for another day but to do it right now. I was chatting with God about a transition I am going to make but I wanted Him to be the head, center and end of it all. I want to make sure I come to God to fill every single void area of my life and make sure it's all Him. During the middle of the prayer, He inspired me to write this post about constantly coming up empty. So here I am...

Have you found yourself knowingly or unknowingly putting your faith in other things rather than God? It can be your career, relationship/status, friendships, family, degrees, money in the bank account, and any other thing that makes you feel complete in some sense?! But for some of you, even though you may have some of these things, your heart still isn't content. You are constantly searching high and low as why you keep coming up empty and deep inside you still have voids...I get it. I totally understand, As I reflect on some amazing things God has done in my life, it still doesn't compare to the constant urge and need I feel to have Him but somehow look for Him in other ways besides Him. When I tried to replace Him with other things trying to find that happiness and fulfillment, I didn't feel whole and complete.

One thing I want to mention that I know I battled with and other people living with mental illness that I know personally battles with knowing how much they are loved. They can be in a wholesome healthy marriage, beautiful children or even have a really good family and/or with great friends but somehow still feels unloved. Some still battle within themselves and question their true purpose here on Earth and often felt that their loved ones are better off without them. And I understand how that feels as well. You are not alone. 💚(Sending hugs your way🤗)

But one thing God has put on my heart, that through the heart aches and pain that you've may experienced in life by grief, breakup, disappointment, or any other area where pain is caused; God wants you to know He is able to fulfill you. He wants you to know that He can fulfill your cup even while feeling empty. It's okay to have your moment to process all that you went through but I strongly suggest including God in the healing process. He longs to carry you through and be there for you. Don't be afraid to seek therapy/counseling as well.

Don't put your hope in things that can soon perish. Put your Hope in God. It's okay to say to God you don't know how to trust Him. It's okay to be honest with God and let Him know that you've felt let down. God already knows how you feel but He's relational. Express to Him your deepest concerns, worries and places where you feel voids and lonely. I feel this strongly that some have given up on God because "life happened" but I want to express to you to get your faith back in God. He's a good good Father in spite of this wicked world. He can turn your life situation around IF YOU LET HIM!

It's time to let God be the pilot in your life. You can put your weight on God. He's solid. You are in my prayers...keep me in yours! 💛

Love,

Sheree B

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