"Lavish Laughter and Love for Loneliness"
Shall we talk about being lonely? I don't know about you, but I know that feeling oh so well. It could be a loss of a loved one, or maybe wanting to be loved. Some of us grew up the only child, or just no friends. Whatever the case may be, loneliness is not a good feeling. I've learned that music and laughter helps me fight it. Below are a few faithful fighters I run to.
#1 Fighter
Never Alone
By Walter Hawkins
When Mama passed away I went into a deep depression. She was my everything. We were so close. She had my back and I had hers. One day I got off work and was at a red light. I was blasting "Never Alone." I turned it down a little. As I looked over to the car beside me, dude was bouncing his head to the song just like me. He said "turn it back up." At that moment I realized how powerful music is. How it is a comforter, a healer, a soother. You never know what people are going through. But pain is pain. Still hurts the same. I wouldn't have made it through that devastating time without this song.
#2 Fighter
A Love of Your Own
By Average White Band
Heartbreak is a bi.... Starting over is too. Some of us wait longer than others for true love. The waiting period can be months, years, or even decades. While you're waiting, work on you. Open your heart. No one can get in if you have it on lock. Bitterness is a beast. Unforgiveness is a cock blocking demon. If someone hurt you, let it go. Heal internally first. If there are old wounds that haven't surfaced, they may keep you from experiencing true love. Cleanse yourself from any toxic patterns you may have created over time. Don't you want a love of your own? I know I do. Prepare yourself. Then the person God truly created for you will show up. They can knock all day long, but it's up to you to let them in. Now remember, once you have your true love keep your identity. Don't lose yourself in them. You were special way before they showed up.
Scriptures for Loneliness
Then you will call, and the LORD will answer; you will cry, and He will say "Here I am." Isaiah 58:9
I will not leave you comfortless: I will come to you. John 14:18
And will be a Father unto you, and you will be my sons and daughters, said the LORD Almighty. 2 Corinthians 6:18
Laughter is the key. If you're laughing, you can't be lonely at the same time. Pull up some old school sitcoms. Wholesome laughter is what you need. Whatever shows you like. Redd Foxx is my favorite comedian of all time. I love Sanford and Son, The Jeffersons, Good Times, Married with Children, Martin, The Golden Girls, In Living Color, The Addams Family, Mama's Family, The Wayans Brothers and Three's Company. The list goes on and on. It don't take much to make me happy. Just make me laugh and we're cool!
Ms Majesty