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 up or compare to Him. In fa
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“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 family, as He was born in Bethlehem. I hope you reminisce o