I want to encourage you today that no matter what you’re going through, you are not alone. You don’t have to worry and fret trying to figure out what you’re going to do, how you’re going to take care of yourself, provide for yourself, or protect yourself.
Why? Because you are not an orphan. You are not hopeless and you are not helpless. You have not been abandoned.
In John 14:18 (KJV), Jesus said He would not leave us “comfortless.” That word in the Greek is orphanos, which is where we get the word “orphan.” In fact, all modern Bibles translate it this way.
The Amplified Bible says, “I will not leave you as orphans [comfortless, desolate, bereaved, forlorn, helpless]…”
Orphans are children who have lost or been abandoned by their parents. They have to worry about everything. They have no one to comfort them, to provide for them or to take care of their most basic needs. Orphans have to constantly think about where their next meal is going to come from, where they can shelter for the night, and how they can stay protected from those who would harm them.
Very little (if any) comfort is found in the life of an orphan. Orphans have no one to love them. No one to hold and embrace them, to tell them that everything is going to be all right. They are utterly alone.
If we are not careful, we can develop an “orphan mentality,” thinking that we are all on our own and that if we don’t find a way to take care of ourselves, then no one else will. We can get so consumed with cares and worries that we are constantly wondering what we are going to do about a certain situation.
But we must remember that we are children of the Most High God. Your Father holds the universe in His hands and He knows everything you have or don’t have. He is faithful and devoted to you. He loves you immensely (Eph. 2:4 AMP). He cares about you affectionately (1 Pet. 5:7 AMP). He delights in every detail of your life (Ps. 37:23 NLT). And He’s promised to meet every one of your needs (Phil. 4:19 NLT).
He wants to bless you in every area of your life!
If you are worrying and fretting, trying to figure out how you are going to meet your needs or fix your situation, then you’ve forgotten who you are. In fact, you’ve taken on an “orphan mentality.” And if you are thinking like an orphan, then it’s time to remind yourself Who you belong to.
There’s no reason to worry if your needs are going to be met or if your difficult situation will ever turn around when the God of the universe is your Father. He will never abandon you, nor leave you comfortless. He will always take care of you and always provide for you. Ask Him to help you, then trust in His faithfulness. Remember Who you belong to and that He will never leave you alone!
Hi Alisha! I am your neighbor at Monday Musings.
This is a wonderful encouragement on a Monday, thank you 🙂 To know that we are never alone, and have the Lord to care for us is just the best news of all. It’s good to have a partner like the Lord, to walk with me through the day.
Great post!
Ceil
Thank you for these encouraging words! I am a worrier and never looked at it as an “orphan mentality.” What a great new perspective. So glad I found you at Monday Musings. The touching picture drew me in…
What a great reminder. Thank you.
What a great post! So encouraging. I love how you have described our belonging in Christ here. Praise God that we are never alone!
Linked here from Modest Mom Blog.
Blessings
Mel from Essential Thing Devotions
Hi Alisha,
Nice to meet you. I’m hopping over from Ann’s link up.
Thanks for this post about us not being alone with God as our Father. I have always loved this view of God as our Abba daddy best. What a tender image, huh?
Have a great week,
Jennifer Dougan
http://www.jenniferdougan.com
I needed this today. I’ve been battling some weird health issues the past couple of weeks. Thanks for the reminder that I’m not alone- even if I don’t have answers.
Hi Alisha, I’m your neighbor at Thankful Thursday. What an encouraging post we all need to hear at times. We are never alone in Christ. Blessings, Kim
A very encouraging post! I was your neighbor this morning at Thought Provoking Thurs. Today I will hold on to the truth that He has not abandoned me. He is right in the thick of my situation WITH me. Thank you for this!
Blessings,
Joanne