Her friends give her what she thinks is a pat answer: Its not about feelings! Just believe and the feelings will come later. She says, Okay, but when is later? She believes shes feelings-deficient.
God created us in His image to have emotions, so the longing to feel loved is legitimate and good. One way that many of us sense were loved is when someone talks with us and listens to us.
God provides those needs in our relationship with Him too. He speaks through His Word to our heart (Heb. 4:12), and He wants us to pour out our heart to Him about everything (Ps. 62:8)even our longing to feel His love. Besides a relationship with Him, He daily gives us our breath, clothing, food, and shelter. Like the psalmist, we can find Him to be our rock and refuge as we trust Him (vv.2,7).
God loves us. Now, we walk by faith. One day, when were in His very presence, well never again be feelings-deficient.
Listen..........carefully......He IS speaking to us at every moment. Through his Word...through His creation.
Hope you and your family had a lovely and merry Christmas, Rus!