Here is a collection of comments by people in pain. Do any describe you? If you answer yes, you may want to discuss it with your spouse and/or God today.

• I’m tired of feeling alone and lonely.
• I’m tired of rejection and tired of not being seen.
• It’s exhausting to give and give and give. When do I receive?
• I take care of others. Who is taking care of me?
• People make lists for important things. When do I get on the important people list?
• I don’t think my spouse ever learned to nurture. Now I want to be nurtured, and they are not capable.
• I give till I’m tired. Then I give some more.
• I give even when I’m exhausted and have nothing more to give.
• I have hope even when things seem hopeless. I try to never lose hope.
• I’m a Caretaker, but some days I want to be the one that receives care.
• I want someone to stop and sacrifice for me.
• The loneliest kind of lonely is being in a relationship and feeling all alone.

Prayer

Father, there is pain all around me. And there’s pain in my soul. I make you Lord of my pain. I look to you for comfort and support. Thank you for Jesus and the Holy Spirit. They are my comfort. Amen.

Bible

The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.
Psalm 34:18 (NIV)