I Have Your App.

Question:



Hi, lately I have been very confused and lonely so I decided to see if there was a free app on my iPod for teens that helped them in their walk. I was reading your 'Give up?' story and saw that I could email you if I had any questions.
First I would like to say thank you and from what I have read you have helped me. But I still need help. I feel so lonely and empty. I know that God is always with me and that He will never leave me but I can't help but feel this way. I've been crying a lot at night because of how empty I am. I pray very often but it seems like He isn't answering.

The Bible tells me that isn't true and I believe it, but it gets hard at times making me feel confused and worse about myself for not trusting in Him.
If you could give me some verses or any advice that would be great.



Answer:



That's something that a lot of people actually experience. I'm glad to hear that you know that the Lord is always with you and it sounds like you have a good foundation of knowledge of Scripture. What you are describing is the tugging of the heart for more of Christ. He doesn't want to be just a part of your life. He created you so that you can enjoy Him in ALL of your life. He made you for His purposes and for His glory. He laid out the plans of your life before you were even born just like in Jeremiah 1:4.

"That He would grant you according to the riches of His glory, to be strengthened with His might through the Spirit in the inner man, that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith; that you , being rooted and grounded in love may be able to comprehend with all saints what is the width and length and depth an height and to know the love of Christ that passes all knowledge that you may be filled with all the fullness of God." Ephesians 3:16-19.

What you are describing is what your heart desires, and what your heart desires is for the Lord to be your passion and to live for His purposes. Know that this is a lifelong journey of being filled with Him and living in His purposes. But it starts with you setting your mind and affections on Him as Colossians 3:1-3 says.

Don't forget, if you have a question you can send it to me at asktheyouthpastor@xtrlive.com plus you can talk to us tonight at www.studenthopeline.com.