Chronic loneliness plagues many people in America and around the world. Some are lonely because they have been hurt and rejected by people; while others intentionally isolate themselves because of fear, self-pity or they are overly critical of others. The latter expect too much of people — trying to get from people what can only come from God. A third type of loneliness is that appointed by God. Sometimes loneliness is the only true, proper, pure and godly option. No matter the cause of your loneliness, God wants to settle you in a place of community where you can give and receive love and acceptance.

Pastor Gary Wilkerson reminds us that God not only heals broken hearts but also changes the circumstances of our lives. Even if our dreams have died or things didn't turn out the way we wanted, God will be with us to heal our pain and bring about something better – a greater glory – than we might have otherwise expected.

Many are struggling with addictions and have already given up hope. You've tried and tried to find freedom only to end up disappointed yet again. Rather than have hope and believe God for the victory we put on a smile and say all is well, even though we are torn up inside. Some of us need to fall on our face before God and confess that all is not well. Not all miracles are instantaneous. Elijah had to try several things before finally bringing the Shunemite woman's son back to life. Jesus touched the blind man twice before his eyes were fully healed. "Better" isn't good enough for God. He wants to see full and complete victory in your life; and He is willing to relentlessly pursue you until it comes — despite our lack of faith sometimes.

If you put three geniuses in a room, they could not create something from nothing — only God can. It is man's role to arrange the things of creation in ways that bring honor and glory to God. Because of sin, man has failed in this role — primarily in the area of relationships. God placed man and woman in the garden to bring him glory. God asks us to be present with one another. Our presence always has implications, whether positive or negative. At Christ's birth it was time to create again. Jesus created something new. He wasn't just rearranging what was there.