God's Embrace

     Have you ever felt empty? Like there was something you needed? Like you needed to be held? Us girls have the need to be held. We love the feeling of someone's arms around us, holding us tight and keeping us safe from harm. Often when we're hurting, we wish someone was there to tell us it's okay, and to love us. As we get older, we feel we need a boyfriend to fulfill this task. We think that if only we had a boyfriend, all our troubles would be fixed. He'd hold us, and love us, and keep us safe from harm. But the truth is, he won't fix us. We will still feel empty. Only God can fill that hole inside of us. Music artist, Plumb, said in one of her songs, "There's a God-shaped hole in all of us, and it's a void only He can fill." Jesus wants to fill the hole inside of us, but we need to let Him. Next time you're feeling alone and empty, ask God to hold you. Let Him embrace you! I promise you'll feel fulfilled, and you won't be empty anymore.