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When You Finally Accept The Fact That Mere Humans Can Never Fill The Emptiness Inside
One of the things that causes people to experience pain is the common mistake of depending on other human beings. People tend to expect others to fill the empty spaces in their hearts, thinking that it would be enough. This truth may be hard to swallow, but we need to slowly accept that mere humans can never fill the emptiness inside. They may temporarily give us the affection and love that we need, but it won’t be that consistent. Humans will fail. Our love will never be perfect. The sad thing is that it would be hard for us to receive God’s love if we kept on focusing on what…
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There’s a Blessing Behind Every Season of Emptiness
Have you ever experienced a point in your life where you feel so empty inside? You are carrying so many burdens, but you find yourself floating inside your imagination. You wanted to escape from the painful realities of life. You can’t find the courage to face your battles. You are lost and hopeless. It seems like you will reach the peak of emptiness where there is no life and dreams are shattered. You don’t have any clue about what to do next, and the sad part is that your life is so meaningless. All your strengths are gone, and you are so afraid to take another step. You’ve given everything…
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Father, if it takes Emptiness for me to be Filled, then let Your Will be Done
My Heavenly Father, I just don’t know why I need to go through this season. It feels so lonely and dark in this place. I can’t find the way out, and I don’t know what to do next. I need you at this moment. It feels so empty within. I just want your comfort and love. Father, I wanted to feel your presence. I never felt this thirst before. I need you more than ever. Maybe you purposely allowed me to experience this moment so that I will learn to yearn for your loving embrace. Maybe you put me in this place so that I will realize how important you…
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Those Who Experience Emptiness Will Be Able To Give More
I was in the ATM Booth and waiting for my turn to withdraw some money. The waiting line was too long because the government already released the budget for the 4P’s beneficiaries. It’s a program that provides cash for the poorest of the poor in the Philippines. With so much excitement on their faces, the beneficiaries waited patiently to receive the cash they will spend for Christmas. Some don’t know how to operate the ATM machine, so they need to ask the guard to assist them. I was there observing the gladness in their faces as they receive the cash that they’ve been waiting for. One lady, in particular, caught…
