I do not have to earn love. I am lovable because I exist. Others reflect the love I have for myself. I may have experienced true heartbreak throughout my lifetime, but through that time, I have been blessed with deep compassion, empathy, and integrity. I respect myself enough to walk away from anything that does not serve me. I deserve the love I crave. I will not settle for anything less.

The ultimate display of love, is sacrifice. Sacrificing your needs and wants, for the people you love. Sacrificing your time, when the people you love are in desperate need of it. Sacrificing your harsh words, when the people you love are hurting. But, the greatest sacrifice you can make, is when you sacrifice your happiness for the sake of someone else’s.

It’s okay to put somebody else’s happiness before your own. I have a habit of doing that. But, you have to ask yourself, would they do the same for me? If you know in your heart the answer is no, then that person is not worth your sacrifices.

Does a certain person come to mind? Somebody you love deeply? Is this person worth sacrificing your whole heart? For what, exactly? Sometimes, we are so blinded and consumed with our expectations for those we love, and the people they have the potential to be, we neglect to see the truth. You can only change a person so much. If a person truly loves you, they would be willing to sacrifice old habits and unhealthy lifestyles for the sake of your relationship.

A lot of the time, even though we may not admit it to ourselves, we know the truth. She/he’s never going to change. And a lot of the time, we choose to stay with that person out of fear of loneliness.

Two things we don’t realize:

1. You are never alone.
2. What loneliness does for the soul.

You Are Never Alone

Sometimes, loneliness is God’s cry for time with you. It’s showing you that you need complete silence to hear His voice. He has a plan. When God puts you in difficult situations, He is preparing you to learn how to live by faith. The battle you are facing is not with them, the battle is within. What do you truly want? What is it you crave? When is enough, enough? Are you willing to settle? How much are you willing to sacrifice? God’s love is greater than any loneliness you could ever feel.

4 Truths For When You Feel Alone

Above you are God’s overshadowing wings. (Psalm 91:4)

Beneath you are God’s everlasting arms. (Deuteronomy 33:27)

All around you is the angel of The Lord. (Psalm 34:7)

Inside you is God’s peace. (Philippians 4:7)

What Loneliness Does For The Soul

When we feel as if we do not belong somewhere, it’s a sign that we are supposed to be somewhere else, doing something different. Let it push you. Let it shove you. Let it force you onto a new and changed path in life. That person that is not giving the love you want, the love you crave, the love you deserve, is making room for someone who would give their last breaths to give you that love. Your expectations are not “too high.” You’re not “too needy.” You’re not “overbearing.” Feeling these things is our soul telling us this is not the place for us. This is not the job for us. This is not the person for us. You deserve whatever kind of love it is that sets your soul on fire. Fight for that love. Do not settle for anything less. When you see yourself clearly, with eyes full of love and acceptance, you hold space for others to meet you at your higher self.

Love yourself enough to stop settling for mediocre love. Love yourself enough to set a high standard for relationships. Love yourself enough to never rest until you find that love you’ve been searching for. Once you realize you deserve better, everything will change. You are only worth as much as the standards you allow. What it is we think we are worth. Chances are, you are worth far more than what you’re settling for right now.