Dear brothers and sisters,
Feeling empty inside is a struggle many of us face at different points in our lives. It can be a deep sense of loneliness, a void that nothing seems to fill, or a feeling of being disconnected from ourselves and others. This emptiness can be overwhelming, but the Bible offers us hope and comfort in these moments.
In times of emptiness, it is important to remember that God is always with us. He understands our pain and is there to fill the void in our hearts. The Bible tells us that God created us with a purpose and loves us unconditionally. When we feel empty, we can turn to Him for comfort and guidance.
One example from the Bible is King David. Despite being a man after God’s own heart, David experienced moments of deep despair and emptiness. In the Psalms, he often cried out to God, expressing his feelings of loneliness and seeking God’s presence. David’s honesty in his prayers shows us that it is okay to bring our feelings of emptiness to God. He is big enough to handle our emotions and is always ready to offer us His love and peace.
Another example is the story of Elijah. After a great victory over the prophets of Baal, Elijah found himself feeling empty and alone. He fled to the wilderness, where he felt isolated and abandoned. But God met Elijah in his moment of despair, providing him with food, rest, and a gentle whisper reminding him of His presence. This story reminds us that even in our darkest moments, God is there, providing for our needs and reminding us that we are never truly alone.
When we feel empty, we can also find comfort in the teachings of Jesus. He invites us to come to Him with our burdens and promises to give us rest. Jesus understands our struggles and offers us a relationship that fills the deepest longings of our hearts. By spending time in prayer, reading the Bible, and seeking fellowship with other believers, we can experience the fullness of God’s love and find the strength to overcome our feelings of emptiness.
Dear friends, now let’s see the Bible scriptures below that talk about feeling empty inside.
“Bless the Lord , O my soul, forget not all his benefitsWho forgiveth all thine iniquities; who healeth all thy diseasesWho redeemeth thy life from destruction; who crowneth thee with lovingkindness tender merciesWho satisfieth thy mouth with good things; so that thy youth is renewed like the eagle’s”
— Psalm 103:2-5
“Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, a light unto my path”
— Psalm 119:105
“He healeth the broken in heart, bindeth up their wounds”
— Psalm 147:3
“Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence is fulness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore”
— Psalm 16:11
“The Lord is my rock, my fortress, my deliverer; my God, my strength, in whom I will trust; my buckler, the horn of my salvation, my high tower”
— Psalm 18:2
“Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod thy staff they comfort me”
— Psalm 23:4
“The Lord is my strength my shield; my heart trusted in him, I am helped: therefore my heart greatly rejoiceth; with my song will I praise him”
— Psalm 28:7
“Our soul waiteth for the Lord : he is our help our shieldFor our heart shall rejoice in him, because we have trusted in his holy nameLet thy mercy, O Lord , be upon us, according as we hope in thee”
— Psalm 33:20-22
“The young lions do lack, suffer hunger: but they that seek the Lord shall not want any good thing”
— Psalm 34:10
“The Lord is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; saveth such as be of a contrite spirit”
— Psalm 34:18
“Delight thyself also in the Lord : he shall give thee the desires of thine heart”
— Psalm 37:4
“I waited patiently for the Lord ; he inclined unto me, heard my cryHe brought me up also out of an horrible pit, out of the miry clay, set my feet upon a rock, established my goingsAnd he hath put a new song in my mouth, even praise unto our God: many shall see it, fear, shall trust in the Lord”
— Psalm 40:1-3
“As the hart panteth after the water brooks, so panteth my soul after thee, O God”
— Psalm 42:1
“Why art thou cast down, O my soul? why art thou disquieted within me? hope thou in God: for I shall yet praise him, who is the health of my countenance, my God”
— Psalm 42:11
“God is our refuge strength, a very present help in trouble”
— Psalm 46:1
“Cast thy burden upon the Lord , he shall sustain thee: he shall never suffer the righteous to be moved”
— Psalm 55:22
“Truly my soul waiteth upon God: from him cometh my salvation”
— Psalm 62:1
“He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the AlmightyI will say of the Lord , He is my refuge my fortress: my God; in him will I trust”
— Psalm 91:1-2
“The Lord also will be a refuge for the oppressed, a refuge in times of troubleAnd they that know thy name will put their trust in thee: for thou, Lord , hast not forsaken them that seek thee”
— Psalm 9:9-10
“Come unto me, all ye that labour are heavy laden, I will give you rest”
— Matthew 11:28
“Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted”
— Matthew 5:4
“Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee”
— Isaiah 26:3
“He giveth power to the faint; to them that have no might he increaseth strength”
— Isaiah 40:29
“But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, not be weary; they shall walk, not faint”
— Isaiah 40:31
“Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness”
— Isaiah 41:10
“When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee”
— Isaiah 43:2
“Ho, every one that thirsteth, come ye to the waters, he that hath no money; come ye, buy, eat; yea, come, buy wine milk without money without priceWherefore do ye spend money for that which is not bread? your labour for that which satisfieth not? hearken diligently unto me, eat ye that which is good, let your soul delight itself in fatness”
— Isaiah 55:1-2
“The thief cometh not, but for to steal, to kill, to destroy: I am come that they might have life, that they might have it more abundantly”
— John 10:10
“Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid”
— John 14:27
“These things have I spoken unto you, that my joy might remain in you, that your joy might be full”
— John 15:11
“These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world”
— John 16:33
“Jesus said unto them, I am the bread of life: he that cometh to me shall never hunger; he that believeth on me shall never thirst”
— John 6:35
“Now the God of hope fill you with all joy peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost”
— Romans 15:13
“Not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patienceAnd patience, experience; experience, hopeAnd hope maketh not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us”
— Romans 5:3-5
“We know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose”
— Romans 8:28
“For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to comeNor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord”
— Romans 8:38-39
“But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus”
— Philippians 4:19
“For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord , thoughts of peace, not of evil, to give you an expected end”
— Jeremiah 29:11
“The Lord , he it is that doth go before thee; he will be with thee, he will not fail thee, neither forsake thee: fear not, neither be dismayed”
— Deuteronomy 31:8
“The name of the Lord is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, is safe”
— Proverbs 18:10
“Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; lean not unto thine own understandingIn all thy ways acknowledge him, he shall direct thy paths”
— Proverbs 3:5-6
“It is of the Lord ‘s mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail notThey are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness”
— Lamentations 3:22-23
“Let your conversation be without covetousness; be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee”
— Hebrews 13:5
“That he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory, to be strengthened with might by his Spirit in the inner manThat Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith; that ye, being rooted grounded in loveMay be able to comprehend with all saints what is the breadth, length, depth, heightAnd to know the love of Christ, which passeth knowledge, that ye might be filled with all the fulness of God”
— Ephesians 3:16-19
“God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away”
— Revelation 21:4
“Then he said unto them, Go your way, eat the fat, drink the sweet, send portions unto them for whom nothing is prepared: for this day is holy unto our Lord : neither be ye sorry; for the joy of the Lord is your strength”
— Nehemiah 8:10
“Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, renewing of the Holy Ghost”
— Titus 3:5
“Draw nigh to God, he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; purify your hearts, ye double minded”
— James 4:8
Conclusion
Feeling empty inside is a significant struggle, but the word of God provides comfort and guidance. Scriptures like Psalm 34:18, “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit,” remind us that God is near during our lowest moments. Matthew 11:28-30 invites us to find rest in Jesus, who offers solace and peace. From these verses, we learn the importance of turning to God in our emptiness, trusting His presence, and finding comfort in His promises. Applying these lessons in our lives means seeking God’s presence through prayer and scripture, sharing our burdens with Him, and allowing His love to fill the voids within us. By doing so, we can experience a relationship of peace and fullness, even amidst life’s challenges.