C . S Lewis 2024 - He ISOLATES YOU for a REASON, do not despair
Summary
TLDRThe video script explores the theme of loneliness from a spiritual perspective, suggesting that God uses solitude to refine individuals like a work of art. It encourages viewers to see loneliness as a divine opportunity to strengthen their relationship with God, emphasizing that God is always present and will never abandon them.
Takeaways
- 😔 Feelings of loneliness and isolation can be challenging, but they are part of God's plan for personal growth and spiritual development.
- 🛠️ God is constantly working on us, shaping us like a work of art, and sometimes this process involves painful but necessary changes.
- 🏠 God creates voids in our hearts that only He can fill, using these moments to draw us closer to Him.
- 🗣️ God speaks to us in the silence of the heart, and it's in these quiet moments that we can hear His voice more clearly.
- 🚪 Revelation 3:2 reminds us that God knocks on the door of our hearts, inviting us to open up and let Him in.
- 🙏 Matthew 6:33 encourages us to seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, promising that all other needs will be met.
- 👥 Loneliness can be a time for building a stronger relationship with the Lord, drawing closer to Him in prayer.
- 🌟 1 Peter 5:7 emphasizes that casting all our anxieties on God brings peace, as He cares for us.
- 🌱 Philippians 4:19 assures us that God will supply every need according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus.
- 🌐 Matthew 28:20 declares that God is with us always, providing constant presence and support.
- 🙌 Romans 8:28 confirms that God works all things for the good of those who love Him and are called according to His purpose.
Q & A
What does the script suggest about the purpose of feeling lonely?
-The script suggests that feeling lonely is a state that God uses to work on us, like a work of art, fixing everything that is out of place. It can be a time for necessary changes and growth.
How does the script relate to the idea that God is always working on us?
-It states that God is always working on us, shaping us like a work of art, and that periods of loneliness can be part of this process, allowing Him to make necessary adjustments in our lives.
What does the script imply about the role of friends and family in our lives?
-The script implies that even friends and family may leave us, creating a void, but this is a time when God can fill that void, showing that He is the ultimate source of fulfillment.
How does the script interpret the feeling of loneliness in the context of faith?
-The script interprets loneliness as a time when God is trying to get closer to us, using our pain to wake us up and show us His plans.
What does the script say about the importance of seeking God's kingdom?
-It cites Matthew 6:33, emphasizing that seeking God's kingdom and righteousness first will lead to all other things being added to us, suggesting that focusing on God is the key to overcoming loneliness.
How does the script relate the concept of being alone to being in God's presence?
-The script suggests that being alone is a time when we can be in God's presence, building a stronger relationship with Him through prayer and silence.
What does the script say about the role of prayer in times of loneliness?
-It suggests that prayer is a powerful tool during times of loneliness, allowing us to communicate with God and feel His comforting presence.
How does the script interpret the feeling of being alone in a crowd?
-The script acknowledges that feeling alone is not just about physical solitude but can also occur in the company of others, highlighting the importance of a personal relationship with God.
What does the script suggest about the purpose of being alone as a Christian?
-It suggests that as Christians, there are times when we need to be alone, withdrawing from the crowd to focus on our relationship with God through prayer.
How does the script view the role of God in our lives during times of loneliness?
-The script views God as an ever-present companion during times of loneliness, working in our lives for His purposes and providing comfort and guidance.
Outlines
🙏 Embracing Solitude as God's Artwork
The first paragraph discusses the feeling of loneliness and the belief that God has a purpose in placing individuals in such situations. It suggests that God is working on people like a work of art, fixing what is out of place and bringing necessary changes, even if they are painful. The text emphasizes that friends and family may leave, creating a void, but this is a divine plan to bring people closer to God. It also highlights the importance of prayer and silence, where God can communicate with individuals, and reassures that God will never abandon them, as stated in Matthew 6:33 and Revelation 3:2. The paragraph ends with an encouragement to let God fill the void in one's heart, as no person or possession can truly satisfy.
🌟 Finding Strength in God's Presence
The second paragraph continues the theme of solitude, emphasizing that feeling alone is not necessarily a negative state. It suggests that even in the presence of others, one can feel lonely, and that being alone can be a time for Christians to strengthen their relationship with God. The text encourages focusing on God and trusting in His presence, as stated in Matthew 28:20 and Romans 8:28. It also mentions the importance of quiet time and solitude for reflection and prayer, drawing parallels with the example set by Jesus in Matthew 14:23. The paragraph concludes with the idea that God may be using solitude to build independence and trust in Him, rather than in people, as supported by Jeremiah 17:5 and Proverbs 3:5.
🌱 God's Purpose in Solitude
The third paragraph delves deeper into the purpose of solitude, suggesting that God uses it to birth something new in individuals. It discusses how periods of loneliness can be transformative and beneficial, as they allow for soul-searching and deeper connection with God. The text references Jesus' practice of withdrawing to lonely places for prayer, as mentioned in Luke 5:16, and the idea that God may be separating individuals from others to make them different, as seen in 2 Corinthians 6:17. The paragraph also includes a prayer, asking God to fill the void in the heart with His presence and to guide individuals through moments of loneliness, trusting in His constant love and presence.
🎵 Music and Reflection
The fourth paragraph is a placeholder for music and does not contain any text or spoken content. It serves as a transition or a moment of silence in the video, allowing viewers to reflect on the previous messages and perhaps engage in personal contemplation or prayer.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡Loneliness
💡Alone
💡God's Presence
💡Void
💡Painful Changes
💡Faith
💡Prayer
💡Independence
💡Silence
💡Fellowship
💡Trust in God
Highlights
God is always working on us like a work of art, fixing everything that is out of place.
Changes brought by God can be painful but necessary, so do not fear.
God created the void in your heart that only He can fill.
God shouts in our pains to wake us up and show His plans for us.
People may come into your life to distance you from God.
Matthew 6:33 emphasizes seeking the kingdom of God and His righteousness first.
God speaks in the silence of the heart.
Revelation 3:2 describes God knocking on the door of our hearts if we open it, He will come in.
Realize your loneliness and insignificance to let God fill you with Himself.
Philippians 4:19 assures that God will supply every need according to His riches in glory.
God takes you to places of loneliness to call you closer to Him.
Being alone is a moment to build a stronger relationship with the Lord through prayer.
1 Peter 5:7 encourages casting all anxieties on God because He cares for you.
Philippians 4:7 speaks about the peace of God that surpasses all understanding.
Matthew 28:20 assures that God is with you always to the end of the age.
Romans 8:28 confirms that God works for the good of those who love Him.
God's presence is constant and ever-present in our lives.
Healthy marriages and vibrant faith involve carving out intimate time alone with God.
Matthew 14:23 shows Jesus withdrawing to lonely places to pray.
God wants you to achieve goals and may require you to be alone to silence distractions.
Jeremiah 17:5 warns against trusting in man and emphasizes the need for independence from others.
Proverbs 3:5 encourages trusting in the Lord with all your heart and not leaning on your own understanding.
Psalm 145:14 states that the Lord upholds all who are falling and raises up all who are bowed down.
2 Corinthians 6:17 calls to separate from the unclean and be welcomed by God.
James 4:10 encourages humility before the Lord, promising exaltation.
God is preparing you for honor through periods of loneliness.
Jesus loved quiet time and solitude for prayer, as shown in Luke 5:16.
God is trying to separate you from others for a greater purpose.
Transcripts
have you ever felt so lonely and alone
that you wondered why God wants you to
be alone it can be so frustrating not
knowing and even worse knowing that he
himself put you in this state and knows
exactly how you
feel Lewis says that God is always
working on us like a work of art a house
he is fixing everything that is out of
place and suddenly he brings changes
that can even be painful but necessary
so do not fear for he has placed you
exactly where you need to be at this
moment in your life friends and family
may have left you even those you never
thought could turn their backs on you
were the first to
withdraw probably everything happened so
fast and left a big void in you but take
heart because God created this void in
your heart that only he can fill Lewis
also says how God shouts in our pains to
wake us up perhaps to wake us up to
reality and show us his plans for us if
the loneliness feels painful now believe
me he never abandons us maybe all these
people came into your life just to
distance you from him and they kept you
in the dark all these
years so when life becomes meaningless
boring and difficult it is is because we
are filling it with anything but him and
this void must be occupied by him and
only by him Matthew 6:33 says but seek
first the kingdom of God and his
righteousness and all these things will
be added to you in the Silence of the
heart God speaks and if you have God in
your prayer and silence God will still
speak to
you revelation 3:2 he says behold I
stand at the door and knock if anyone
hears my voice and opens the door I will
come into him and eat with him and he
with me and then you will know that you
are nothing because it is only when you
realize your loneliness and
insignificance and your emptiness that
God can fill you with himself so let him
no person no possession no profession or
POS position can fill the cup of an
empty heart Philippians 4: 19 says my
God Will Supply every need of yours
according to his riches in glory in
Christ
Jesus only he can fill this void and
sometimes God takes you to these places
where it seems you are alone because he
simply wants to call you I want you to
know that you have not been forgotten I
want you to know know that you are not
alone as it says in Hebrews
13:5 I will never leave you or forsake
you I want you to know that he hears you
at some point in our lives we all
experience the feeling of being alone
being alone does not necessarily mean
being in an empty room with no one but
yourself because sometimes even when you
are in the company of others you still
feel that sense of loneliness and so one
of the revealing things about being a
Christian no matter how new the claim is
a new understanding and appreciation for
being
alone sometimes as Christians we have to
be alone sometimes we have to withdraw
from the crowd as Jesus did and commit
ourselves to the Lord in
prayer yes there is a time to have
fellowship with other believers but
there is also time to have fellowship
with our Lord feeling alone is a moment
when we can build a stronger
relationship with the Lord drawing
closer to him in prayer only God can
fill this void I want you to understand
that God wants you to talk to him as you
would with a friend and he would not
turn you away he calms us as it says in
1 Peter 5:7
casting all your anxieties on him
because he cares for you the peace God
gives us when our focus is on him is
inexplicable as it says in Philippians
4:7 and the peace of God which surpasses
all understanding will guard your hearts
and your minds in Christ
Jesus his peace makes you stop worrying
about everyone and everything else that
is bothering you he reminds us that he
loves us and that we should not worry
because he will take care of us and so
if we focus on God if we keep our focus
on God we will know and understand that
we are never alone as it says in Matthew
28:20 and behold I Am With You Always to
the end of the age and God is always
near and he is near now and God is
working in our lives for his purposes we
can trust him with all our hearts Romans
8 verse 28 confirms this by saying and
we know that in all things God works for
the good of those who love him who have
been called according to his purpose so
we never need to think that he is far
away because his holy presence goes
before us so close your eyes and take a
deep breath you can feel his presence
it is almost patience and now you
realize what you have taken for granted
and now you can fill those moments of
loneliness with the truth you can fill
them with the truth that you are
surrounded by the constant presence of
one the key is to know that you always
have this everpresent companion with you
and that is what he wants you to achieve
by making you feel lonely be encouraged
in the loving presence of your savior
knowing that he is always by your side a
characteristic of healthy and loving
marriages is that the husband and wife
see that they carve out their intimate
time alone and so even with a house full
of children and a revolving door of
guests they spend time together they
spend time loving each other and so is
the vibrant believer with our Lord one
Delight among others in the newborn
heart is to prioritize and create
Seasons to be alone with God to listen
to him in his word and respond in prayer
so remember the example the Savior gave
us in Matthew Chapter 14 verse
23 when he sent the crowd away he went
up on the mountain apart to pray and
when evening came he was there alone a
lonely day is God's way of saying he
wants to spend quality time with you so
you are never alone when you are alone
with God everything that is created
arises from silence your thoughts emerge
from the nothingness of silence your
mind arises from this emptiness and your
very essence emerges from the void but
in Isaiah 50:4 it says the Lord God has
given me the tongue of those who are
taught that I may know how to sustain
with a word him who is weary morning by
morning he awakens he awakens my ear to
hear as those who are
taught now all this creativity requires
some form of quiet or another and so
your goals and Ambitions May draw you
away from others and you may need to be
alone to silence them and so God wants
you to achieve your goals so he wants
you to be alone it is much better to be
alone than to be with those who hinder
your progress it is often said that if
you want to go fast go alone and if you
want to go far go together so God may be
in the fast and alone God realizes this
God realizes that for you to go alone
you need to go light and fast so if you
find yourself alone you will have a
better understanding of this and feel
less lonely God is trying to build a
sense of Independence although not
independence from him but independence
from man as it says in Jeremiah
17:5 cursed is the man who trusts in man
and makes flesh his strength whose heart
turns away from the
Lord and so every time you trust in man
don't you see that it fails every time
you trusted that man every time you
trust trusted that woman every time you
trusted that boy or girl what did it
bring you it brought you disappointment
after
disappointment it let you down so
please trust in God as it says in
Proverbs
3:5 trust in the Lord with all your
heart and do not lean on your own
understanding that is the main reason
why he wants you to be alone that is the
main reason why the thing you tried
didn't work out that is the main reason
why the person you trusted let you down
that is the main reason why it seemed
everything was going right but then
something went wrong and you parted ways
that man you thought you couldn't live
without that woman you thought you
couldn't live without finally left you
she left you he left you that job you
thought was your life you were f from it
well guess what you are still alive in
Psalm
145:14 it says the Lord upholds all who
are falling and raises up all who are
bowed down so if God wants you to be
alone he wants to birth something in you
these periods of loneliness are the best
periods in a man's life believe it or
not they are the moments when you really
do a soul search Jesus loved quiet time
in Luke
5:16 but Jesus often withdrew to lonely
places and prayed he loved the quiet and
solitary time he loved those moments
when man could communicate with his
lover and his God so please and
please God is taking people out of your
life if you see that people are leaving
you
unnecessarily and you know there is
nothing wrong wrong on your
part just keep in mind that God is
trying to separate you from them in 2
Corinthians 6 verse 17 therefore go out
from their midst and be separate from
them says the Lord and touch no unclean
thing then I will welcome you the Bible
says go out from their midst and be
separate God is trying to make you
different something that is different
can be despised but at some point
what is being despised will be honored
as it says in James
4: 10 humble yourselves before the Lord
and He will exalt you so God is trying
to prepare you for Honor now let's go to
a moment of prayer so he can hear our
hearts Lord God In This Moment of
loneliness I come before you in prayer I
know that you have placed me exactly
where I need to be in this fa days of my
life help me to understand that this
void in my heart can only be filled by
you and no one else even when friends
and family withdraw I trust that you are
always by my side give me strength to
see your guiding hand in my life even in
moments of darkness and
uncertainty teach me to seek you in
prayer and to feel your comforting
presence help me not to depend on men
but to place my total trust in you
knowing that you will never disappoint
me Lord fill the void in my heart with
your peace love and joy may I find joy
in your presence and comfort in your
constant love help me to see these
moments of loneliness as opportunities
to grow closer to you and strengthen my
faith thank you Lord for never
abandoning me and for always being
present even when I feel alone may I
feel your presence in every moment and
be reminded that you are with me until
the end of time in Jesus's name I pray
amen thank you very much for watching
until the end and participating in this
prayer when you feel lonely know that
God is separating you for something
great so do not feel lonely do not feel
depressed God is on the throne so let
him fill that space and let him grow in
you let him occupy more let him occupy
more and more spaces in you and remember
that this God is a great God I see you
coming out stronger I see you building
Kingdom relationships even as you let go
and let God God bless you
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