Why Do I Feel So Empty, Purposeless, and Angry?

The feeling of emptiness, purposelessness, and anger can be overwhelming and difficult to navigate. This sensation of a void inside can be the result of a lack of meaningful purpose and a disconnection from the world around us. It can stem from a self-centered focus that leaves us isolated and void of true fulfillment. If you’ve ever felt this way, you’re not alone.

A Personal Journey to Overcoming Emptiness

I, too, have had my share of these feelings. I used to feel completely empty and devoid of life, with all the things I thought would bring me happiness, yet the emptiness seemed to grow rather than diminish. It was like a weight I couldn’t shake, no matter how much I tried to distract myself with various activities.

Several factors contributed to my sense of emptiness, including a lack of a relationship with a higher power and engaging in activities that I now recognize as harmful to my spiritual well-being. It wasn’t until I decided to turn to my faith and Jesus that my life began to shift.

Discovering the Light Within

One day, I found myself compelled to go to church, a place I hadn’t visited in a long time. To my surprise, I felt a sense of relief and a reprieve from the emptiness and depression I had been experiencing. This experience made me question whether there was something more to the concept of God. Simultaneously, I felt the need to give up drinking, something I enjoyed but was no longer a part of my spiritual journey.

When I let go of these habits and activities, I noticed a significant change in my feelings. Each time I gave up something that was not in line with my faith, I felt more free and less empty. One night, out of frustration, I prayed to God and felt an explosion of light in my chest, radiating peace. This experience enlightened me and gave me a new perspective on my life.

Spiritual Fulfillment and Hope

After this encounter, I never felt empty again, unless I returned to my old habits. Through the scriptures, I learned that there is an infinite void inside us, known as our spirit, which is empty because it lacks a relationship with God. Sin, which is anything that distance us from God, also contributes to our feelings of emptiness. God, wanting to restore us to our true, joyful selves, offers us a new beginning through a relationship with Him.

God is described as the source of meaning, purpose, fulfillment, and peace. The Bible teaches us that we can trust in Him for these essential elements of life. Below are some key passages that further explain this spiritual journey:

Scriptural Passages

Find rest in me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. I love those who love me, and those who seek me find me. If we claim to be without sin, we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness but will have the light of life. It is true that if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation, the old has passed away, behold, the new has come. For we know that our old self was crucified with him, so that the body of sin might be abolished, that we should no longer be slaves to sin. For when we were slaves of sin, we were free in regard to righteousness. And I will give you my peace. My peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled; believe in God, believe also in me.

If you find yourself struggling with feelings of emptiness, I encourage you to explore the Christian Bible in the book of Matthew. It can be challenging to start, but the journey is worth the effort. God is waiting for you, and He will find you if you sincerely seek Him.

Thank you for taking the time to read this. I hope this has helped someone in their journey.