Rooted in Love: Deepening Your Relationship with God and Finding Purpose
What If This Valentine’s Day Looked Different? Insights from Christian Counseling in Chicago
Valentine’s Day has a way of bringing relationships into focus, whether it’s a joyful celebration or a quiet reminder of what feels missing. Maybe you’re happily in love, longing for connection, or just feeling a little unsure about where you stand with others, with yourself, or even with God.
But what if this Valentine’s Day was about more than just romantic love? What if it was an invitation to reconnect with the One who has loved you from the very beginning?
Whether you’re struggling with loneliness, questioning your purpose, or feeling spiritually disconnected, God’s love is constant. Yet, at times, it can be hard to feel it. Through Christian counseling in Chicago, I can help you process, heal, and rediscover your worth beyond external expectations.
Let’s explore what it means to be truly rooted in God’s love, and how that foundation can transform the way you see yourself, your relationships, and your purpose.
Feeling Disconnected from God? You’re Not Alone
You’ve probably heard the phrase, "God loves you." It’s easy to say but not always easy to believe, especially when life feels heavy. Maybe you’ve been carrying doubts, past hurts, or a nagging feeling that you’re just not measuring up.
Feeling distant from God doesn’t mean you’ve lost faith. It simply means you might need a moment to pause and reconnect.
Here are some simple ways, we often practice in Christian counseling, that can help:
Talk to God Honestly – Your prayers don’t have to be perfect. God meets you where you are. Try sharing your thoughts, fears, or even frustrations with Him.
Pause for Stillness – In a world that moves fast, taking a moment to breathe and be present can help you sense God’s nearness.
Soak in Scripture – Choose a verse that reassures you of God’s boundless love and reflect on it daily. Allow it to become a source of affirmation, gently shifting your focus toward a compassionate and loving mindset. Verses like Isaiah 41:10 ("Do not fear, for I am with you") remind us that God’s presence isn’t conditional on how we feel. One of my favorites is Zephaniah 3:17:
"The LORD your God is in your midst, a mighty one who will save; he will rejoice over you with gladness; he will quiet you by his love; he will exult over you with loud singing."
Sometimes, though, reconnecting with God feels harder than just reading a verse or saying a prayer. If past wounds, spiritual doubts, or feelings of unworthiness are getting in the way, Christian counseling can help you move from knowing God’s love in your head to experiencing it in your heart.
What If Your Purpose Isn’t About Doing More? How Christian Counseling in Chicago can support you
So many of us tie our sense of purpose to what we do-our careers, relationships, or the roles we play. When those things shift, it can leave us feeling unsteady.
But what if purpose isn’t about doing more, achieving more, or proving yourself? What if it’s about simply being? Being present, being loved, and being exactly who God created you to be?
Maybe you’ve been asking:
Am I where I’m supposed to be?
Why do I feel restless, even when I have what I thought I wanted?
How do I know if I’m making the right choices?
In Christian counseling, we won’t follow a five-step plan to “find” your purpose. Instead, I can help you slow down, listen to what’s stirring in your heart, and recognize where God is already at work in your life. Together, from that place of clarity, we’ll uncover the next steps toward deeper fulfillment.
Your worth isn’t found in your productivity or how well you meet others’ expectations. It’s found in who you already are, a beloved child of God. If that truth feels hard to grasp, you’re not alone, and I’d love to help you explore it.
Loneliness Can Feel Heavy, But It’s Not the End of Your Story
You don’t have to be alone to feel lonely. Sometimes, the deepest loneliness happens in a crowded room, in a busy life, or even in a relationship that feels distant.
Loneliness isn’t just about physical isolation, it’s about the longing to be seen, known, and understood. And while human connection is important, true belonging starts with knowing you are already fully loved by God.
That doesn’t mean loneliness simply disappears. If you’re struggling with disconnection, here are a few gentle ways to start rebuilding connection:
Name What You’re Feeling – Instead of pushing loneliness aside, acknowledge it. What is it telling you about your needs?
Seek Community – This doesn’t have to mean joining a big group. Sometimes, just reaching out to one trusted person makes all the difference.
Let Yourself Be Seen – It’s okay to admit when you’re struggling. You are worthy of support, encouragement, and love.
If you feel stuck in loneliness, Christian counseling in Chicago can help you make sense of those feelings and move toward deeper, more fulfilling relationships with yourself, others, and God.
Taking the Next Step: Book a Free Consultation for Christian Counseling in Chicago
If you’ve been trying to work through these feelings on your own, whether it’s spiritual disconnection, uncertainty about your purpose, or loneliness that won’t seem to lift, I want you to know that you don’t have to navigate this alone.
Christian counseling provides a safe, compassionate environment to explore your faith, process your emotions, and take steps toward healing. You don’t have to have everything figured out before reaching out. Sometimes, the first step is just allowing yourself to be open to the possibility of change.
If this resonates with you, I’d love to walk alongside you on this journey. Schedule a free 15-minute consultation today to see how Christian counseling in Chicago can help you feel more grounded, connected, and rooted in God’s love!
Final Thoughts: You Are Loved, Right Where You Are
Before you go, I just want to leave you with this:
You don’t have to earn love. You don’t have to fix yourself before you’re worthy of connection. You are already seen, known, and deeply loved by God.
If this Valentine’s season feels complicated, you’re not alone. There’s an opportunity for you here, an opportunity to process, heal, and step into a love that has always been yours.
Whenever you’re ready, I’m here to help.
Lisaura is a Relationship therapist in Chicago who offers individual relationship counseling, and dance therapy to help adults connect with themselves and others more deeply.
Spanish speaking therapy is available.
