"Without You, I'm Empty Inside"

      Who knew a message on the side of an Amazon box could spark an idea for a story?  
     I answered the doorbell to retrieve an Amazon delivery at my doorstep. As I picked up the box, I noticed the dark, bold print on its side. It read, “Without You, I’m Empty Inside."
            Amazon's catchy advertising slogan caught my attention. I pondered the words. They were true.  Without customers (I'm one of them; perhaps you are, too), the Amazon shipping boxes would sit empty. Our purchases keep them in business. Reciprocally, their need is filled, as is ours.    
            The personal touch of the "Without You" slogan tugs at our emotions. The  “You” in the phrase might refer to someone special in your life or mine. (I thought of my family, friends, and church family. My life wouldn't be the same without them. 
            The slogan also reminded me of my faith. God is central to my existence. The giver of life. The One who loves me. The One who has promised me salvation. The One who forgives me. His love extends to each of us. Perhaps the slogan has a special meaning for you, too? 
            If I had to survive without Amazon, I could. But, I'd be hard-pressed to be without God in my life. I'd be left with an emptiness that worldly desires could not fulfill.    
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“For he satisfies the longing soul, and fills the hungry soul with good.” – Psalm 107:9
“For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” – Jeremiah 29:11
“Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gently and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.” – Matthew 11:28-29
“The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters. He restores my soul. He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name’s sake." - Psalm 23: 1-3

Photo courtesy of Kitti Moungmailthong, Vecteezy.com  
 
 

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