Shattered Silence

Loneliness, Longing, and the Single Christian Girl   (Photo Credit Belongs To Photographer: Amber Nicole Ginter. Yes, this is my fabulous artistic skills. Just stunning, I know)     I once wrote a post entitled “ Typical Single Christian White Girl Selfie ” around this time last year when I was struggling a lot with getting over a lost crush.   However, now that I am much over that failed relationship, I am finding that this season of singleness, especially including the loneliness and longing are beginning to stir in my heart yet again. But Why? Why am I longing for friends, friendships, and relationships that I desperately want to hang out with when Christ alone is supposed to fill these voids in my heart?   That having Him fill my loneliness is where I should find my contentment.   For I know indeed that I have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ in my heart, soul, and being, and that no love in this world will ever measure ...

“Reminisce”   I hope you reminisce over the way she used to smile.   The way she didn’t let anything get to her, but instead bravely faced the miles.   I hope you reminisce over the way she used to laugh.   The way she would giggle in silence with her best friend, although it couldn’t be captured through a photograph.   I hope you reminisce over the love she had for others.   The way she would give, and give, and give to random people, as if they were her brothers.   I hope you reminisce over the faith she had for Jesus Christ.   The way she would boldly, humbly, and compassionately elect herself as a living sacrifice.   I hope you reminisce over the joy she found in running or dancing for hours on end.   The way she would treat everyone she knew, inviting them to participate to spend.   I hope you reminisce over the value she found in family and spending time with them.   Just as Jesus did with His fami...