Justin R. Lester offers three practices for finding joy while alone: separate your identity from temporary feelings, focus on gratitude instead of collecting evidence for negativity, and schedule joyful activities ahead of time.
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I figured out a secret that Satan doesn't want you to know. Knowing this one thing can change everything for you. Are you ready? Loneliness is not a bad thing. Whether it's Valentine's Day, birthdays, anniversaries, all these different holidays, everyone has a boo. When you're alone, hear me. You don't need someone to make you feel better. You are good all by yourself. Here are three ways to find joy when you feel alone. Number 1. Separate who you are from what you're feeling. The enemy wants you for nothing. More for you than to believe lies about who you are. You are not insignificant or unworthy. You are loved. Number two. Focus on what you have rather than what you don't. Instead of compiling evidence to validate how you feel, focus on what you know and what you have. And third, plan ahead for hard moments. Plan ahead and intentionally place joy in your calendar. It won't take away all the problems in your life, but it will always remind you to have joy in hard places. Remember who you are and remember what God thinks about you. If you like content like this, be sure to like and subscribe for more.