Never Alone

***I apologize for the visual cheesiness of this video. It's just...old...***

Today in sacrament meeting, I was reflecting on a few things. Most of my thoughts revolved around a quote I've shared before. My roommate said it to me when I was trying to make the decision of whether or not to be open about my same-sex attraction. (You can read that post here if that sentence was a shocker for you.) She said, "It's ok to be completely alone if you are standing with Christ."

My thoughts revolved around that as I thought about last weekend. Last weekend was a really difficult one for me, for multiple reasons. One of them, though, was that, for just a little bit, I allowed the adversary to convince me that I was isolated. Simple instances where, I am positive none of my friends intended to make me feel that way, I felt left out, unwanted, and alone. (In fact, I am 100% positive they had no idea and that  it had everything to do with me letting Satan put thoughts in my head.

Today, a week later and with a clearer perspective, I reflected back on what my roommate had told me. What I have learned from that statement and from my experiences with my friends and especially my roommates is that I really am never alone. Christ is always standing by me. And, the best part is, He often stands by me in the form of other people. For example, when I shared my story about my struggle, I did not get one single negative word in response. Instead, I felt love. I felt support. People shared my story. Strangers sent me messages on Facebook. Friends and roommates rallied to my side, ready to be furious if anybody did anything to hurt my feelings.

As I sat there, pondering my experiences, pondering my roommate's statement, and pondering my rough weekend, I came to the conclusion, that I'm sure we have all heard before, we are never alone. 99% of the time, someone will be sent our way. And, if not, Christ will be right there, ready to support us through the Spirit and through His love. I have been overwhelmed this past semester, as I've opened my eyes to the love that surrounds me. I frequently thank my Heavenly Father with all my heart for the people I am currently surrounded by.

You, reading this, who might feel alone, isolated, like you are rejected, I can testify to you that is a lie planted in your mind by Satan. I promise you that there is someone in your life who loves you, who cares about you, who wants what best for you. If you can't find them, it's because Christ is standing there, trying to convince you that He's there, loving you, wanting you with Him.

You are never alone. He won't allow it. He suffered so we wouldn't have to be alone.

When have you felt the Lord send you someone or send you love when you were feeling alone? Please, share your experiences and, if you know someone who can benefit from my message, share my thoughts.