Do you ever feel like no one sees you or understands you?  Are you feeling alone in the world?  Surprisingly, most of us can relate.  If you’re feeling this way today, this is for you.  For When You’re Feeling Alone in the World “The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged” (Deuteronomy 31:8, NIV). Mom’s Thoughts on Feeling Alone in the World: One of our family’s favorite TV shows is called Alone.  Participants are dropped in remote wilderness locations and have to survive alone in the woods for as long as…

“Welp. first day of school…”  “Mommy, I’m nervous,” Kelly said as she waited for the bus.  “D- Do you think the other kids will like me?” Kelly asked as she worried at her feet and the ground. “I’m sure they will, sweetheart!  Everybody loves you!”  Mom said. “O-ok…. But I’m still scared…” “It’s not uncommon to be scared, sweetie. Everybody is on their first day!” “Ok….”  “You know what? Isaiah 41:13 says, ‘For I, the LORD your God, hold your right hand; it is I who say to you, “Fear not, I am the one who helps you.”‘” Mom said. “What does that mean?” Kelly asked her mom.  “It means…

Hello! I am here! Today I learned a reasonable lesson that I would like to share! Let me begin.  Not long ago, I was making a blog post.  I’d been working for about 15-20 minutes.  I was writing about a girl who needed God to help her through her troubles.  Just as I was getting ready to post the words on my blog, I accidentally clicked something that got rid of all my work!  Now I needed God to help me through my trouble! I had to face patience, trust, and how much I wanted to quit.   I was thinking of a new blog idea, and what you are reading…

Ellie came inside. She had been at school all day. “Hi honey, how was your day?” Mom asked. Ellie’s face was pink and her eyes were watery. “I was trading my Pokemon-”  She started crying. “I set them on t- th- the bench when I went inside the school to get my water. B- but when I came back ow- ow- out they were gone.” She started sobbing. “Well, do you know who took them?”  asked her mom. “I looked b- but I don’t know! Maybe Max. I d- didn’t see h- h- him.” Mom got her a tissue.  “Did you tell your teacher?” “Y- yes,” said Ellie.  “What did she…

It was Chloe’s little sister Zoe’s first day of kindergarten. She kept crying. “Mom can you please make Zoe stop crying! She’s embarrassing me!” Chloe asked.  “Be nice, Chloe. You were like this on the first day of school too. But way worse! You had a tantrum, and I couldn’t get you off the kitchen floor. But you know what I told you?” “What?” asked Chloe. “I told you that God would be with you.  The Bible says to trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding (Proverbs 3:5). And you know what you did?” asked Mom. “I don’t know. What?” Chloe…

Hazel was crying in her room.  Again. It had been three months since her aunt had died from Covid, but she missed her. Hazel went downstairs.  “Mom…” said Hazel. “Yes?” Mom asked.  “Do you think I’ll see aunt Sophi in heaven?”  Hazel wiped away tears. Mom smiled.  “I wouldn’t worry too much,” Mom said, “Your aunt loved Jesus. I’m sure you will see her again.” Hazel tried to smile. “I know, but I wish she were here. I remember her getting ice cream with me, and… And…”  Hazel began to cry. Mom put her hand on Hazels back.  “It’s okay to cry. I cried a lot about it too. But…

I have been feeling anxious quite often with online school, and I bet you have too. For example, there was a quiz I had to take, but the website wasn’t letting me. I told my teacher in chat.  She didn’t respond, but the problem was taken care of. This devotion will hopefully give you some encouragement. Let’s begin: “Mom!” June called from the kitchen. Bailey, the puppy, came running in as Mom closed the door.  “Ya?” said Mom. June was too busy petting Bailey to hear. Mom had to tap her shoulder. “Yes?” Mom asked again. “Where did you put my homework?” June asked. Mom pulled Bailey away by her…