Calling out your 'demons' by name - and telling them to go away - love it! I've found this to be a helpful exercise when other demons, such as "insecurity" or "unworthy" come into my life. Identify it, call it by name and then tell it to take a hike! Hope you can banish "lonely" and live into the comfort of God and your community (in person or virtual)

**waving** Hiya mami....it's been a while dear....Everything okay?....Oh mami, there are so many things that could occupy your time eh....Lovely Post mamacita...

Love the fact that you surely know how to keep going and occupy yourself. Lovely expression of feelings.

Hi,
Thanks for sharing the great article. I liked it. I completely agree with you.

It was very soothing to read ! Nice one ..

Being busy is the best...!!! Drives away everything :D

Stopping by from the #bloggercaregroup. Loved this article. I am married with kids in the house and still feel lonely at times. I am realizing that no one but Christ can truly meet my needs. "As you empty me, taking all that I have, I have learned that Christ is enough for me." Yes, Christ is enough for me. Have a blessed weekend.

I love this article! There's so many things I want to say after reading this but I'll just say this. I've just recently learned that you don't have to just let the devil keep tempting and distracting you. All you have to do is tell him to go, like you said, literally slam the door in his face. This is so powerful! Thank you for being the example that I've always wanted to be able to look up to. I wish you strength and prosperity :)

I love this beautiful, heartfelt post and the Mandy Hale quote. Isn't it wonderful when we can get to the place where we find all that we need in Jesus Christ? Thanks for that encouragement today!

Lovely post and I love the way you keeping yourself busy :) Have a blessed weekend, Liuba x

Hi Lux! I'm so sorry that you had a bout of loneliness. I think we all do from time to time, but that isn't much comfort when you go through it. I'm so glad that you could wrestle with the feeling, and come out on top.
Congrats on the new writing gig! That sounds very exciting, and don't feel overwhelmed...you wouldn't have found yourself with this opportunity without God leading you there. That's why the devil is making you feel so bad. You go girl!!
Blessings,
Ceil

Omg.. I can't tell you how I have been feeling the same thing.. that's why I decided to give of myself as much as possible in Service, I have gone back to church too... I never should have walked away but that darn loneliness keeps rearing it's ugly head with me too... I am not giving up slamming the door either, we can slam it together...

Loneliness does empty us, Lux. I'm so glad you've rejected this voice in your life and are listening to the Lord's soothing and comforting words to you that you His child and He is more than enough to fill that void. Thanks for coming by my place too, my friend! Nice to meet ya and Happy Thanksgiving to you too!

Oh! verynice

Oh My such a lonely essay! Glad you told Loneliness to leave and not come back. Loneliness is a form of "Self Pity" and feeling sorry for your self. You have done the right thing to find happy people and surround yourself with joy and activities. Join a singles group if your church has one. If you are in a mixed Bible study class, do ask questions or speak out when you have a chance, cause men like a woman who is smart (not mouthy) but can hold her own in a conversation. Thank you for sharing with us here at Tell me a Story.