why we reach out ...

I had to jot down some tidbits from Robbie Zachariah. He really says it simply what you feel but never was able to say it:

1) There is one thing that woman acknowledge more than men, where children and teenagers express it more than adults. It is LONELINESS.

2)Out of all religions Christianity is the only one where you can have a personal relationship with God.
paraphrase

My ears perked at how pervasive loneliness is. It is everywhere and in everyone. So as I look out at my world, I need to see the lonely bits in each person. My heart would be more empathic. No wonder our hearts are always yearning to connect and reach out to others. We want to love and be loved.

No wonder that with each stab of my loneliness, I press into my King of my heart...

What a Friend we have in Jesus,
all our sins and griefs to bear!
What a privilege to carry
everything to God in prayer!
O what peace we often forfeit,
O what needless pain we bear,
All because we do not carry
everything to God in prayer.

Have we trials and temptations?
Is there trouble anywhere?
We should never be discouraged;
take it to the Lord in prayer.
Can we find a friend so faithful
who will all our sorrows share?
Jesus knows our every weakness;
take it to the Lord in prayer.

Are we weak and heavy laden,
cumbered with a load of care?
Precious Savior, still our refuge,
take it to the Lord in prayer.
Do your friends despise, forsake you?
Take it to the Lord in prayer!
In His arms He’ll take and shield you;
you will find a solace there.

Blessed Savior, Thou hast promised
Thou wilt all our burdens bear
May we ever, Lord, be bringing
all to Thee in earnest prayer.
Soon in glory bright unclouded
there will be no need for prayer
Rapture, praise and endless worship
will be our sweet portion there.
~Joseph M. Scriven 1855