Brenda Walsh Ministries. Desires of Your Heart. If you’re unhappy, lonely, and feel like life isn’t what you dreamed it would be, then it’s time to take a good look at yourself and examine what is the underlying cause of your unhappiness. Ask yourself the hard questions, such as “Am I a positive person?” “Am I thoughtful and kind?” “Am I a person someone would want to be friends with?” Then, dig a little deeper and ask the really important questions: “Where am I at, spiritually?” “Is God first in my life?” “Is my prayer life nonexistent?” If you’re honest with yourself, you may not like some of the answers, but it will help you get a picture of what you need to do to be the person God created you to be. There comes a day when turning the page is the best decision for you because you realize there's so much more to the book than the page you were stuck on. Ask God to come into your heart and life and change you from the inside out. Work on things people can’t take away from you - things like your character, personality, transparency, and your entire being. Pray David’s prayer in Psalm 51:10-12, “Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me. Do not cast me from your presence or take your Holy Spirit from me. Restore to me the joy of your salvation and grant me a willing spirit, to sustain me.” The most effective way to manage change is to create it. If you are lonely, pray for godly friends. A true friend will never force you to fight or chase them for their love and affection. And don’t ever change yourself for the sake of someone else. If they don’t love you for who you are, just move on. Shoes and people have a lot in common. If they hurt you, then they are not the shoes for you - keep looking for a different fit. Be a good person, but don’t waste time trying to prove it. Be your “authentic self” and don’t lose sight of who you are. Remember, you want to live for Jesus - not people. And it’s okay to have dreams. Never settle for less than the life that you deeply desire for yourself. The Bible says in Psalm 37:4, “Take delight in the Lord, and He will give you the desires of your heart.” Text: Proverbs 16:9, Matthew 7:8, Romans 8:28, Psalm 145:19