There are nights when the silence feels louder than prayer.
You scroll, you sigh, you stare at your phone,
not because you want attention,
but because you just want someone to see you.
Not the strong you.
Not the “I’m fine” you.
Just you, tired, soft, and human.
Sometimes, what we call desire isn’t always lust,
it’s loneliness dressed in human form.
It’s the ache to be held,
to have someone whisper, “You’re safe here.”
But here’s what I’ve learned:
longing isn’t sin, it’s proof that you were designed for connection.
The danger is when we try to fill spiritual hunger with physical fixes.
When the heart is empty, the body starts begging for what only peace can give.
So today, if your soul feels restless,
don’t shame yourself, breathe.
Let God hold you in the quiet.
Let His love reach the parts touch can’t heal.
Because sometimes, what we really need isn’t a body beside us,
it’s comfort that stays even after the lights go off.
You’re not broken for wanting love.
You’re just learning that real connection starts from within,
when you remember that you are already seen, already known, already loved.
Temilade Alokan
Light Lamp
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