What Difference Does the Reality of the Kingdom Make in My Life? | God is with Me at All Times

by Angie Wyatt

Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified … for the Lord your God goes with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you.
Deuteronomy 31:6

After my parents divorced, I spent the majority of my childhood alone. To fill the loneliness in my heart, I created all types of magical, fictional friends. These friends would be with me when I walked to and from school, when I made myself dinner and when I went to bed at night. I always had these imaginary friends to keep me company. 

As an adult, I still spend a good amount of time alone. The difference is that those imaginary friendships have been replaced by my one true friend, Jesus. I understand that I can feel lonely whether or not I’m surrounded by people. When I feel alone, I’m reminded that God is calling out for my heart. He wants me to focus on Him. 

When Adam and Eve sinned, they lost the intimacy of their relationship with God. They felt exposed and alone because they were separated from Him. Through Jesus, our relationship with God is reconciled. We’re no longer separated from our Father by sin, but we’re reunited with Him through Jesus Christ. He promises to be with us at all times and to never abandon us. 

We can have confidence in life because of God’s presence. 1 John 4:18 says, “Perfect love drives out all fear.” The perfect love of God removes any fear of the past, present or future. We don’t have fill loneliness with the things this world has to offer. We can let God’s love fill our loneliness with the nearness of Him.  He is with us always.

1.  When have you felt like God was far away?

2.  When have you felt like God was near?

3.  What is the Holy Spirit saying to you?