Loneliness
Summary
The Bible acknowledges loneliness and points to God’s presence, the comfort of His people, and honest prayer in solitary seasons.
What the Bible teaches
God draws near to the brokenhearted. Scripture also forms a people who bear one another’s burdens, so loneliness is met with both divine presence and human fellowship.
Key passages
Psalm 25:16
Turn thee unto me, and have mercy upon me; for I am desolate and afflicted.
Translation: KJV
Hebrews 13:5
Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.
Translation: KJV
Psalm 68:6
God setteth the solitary in families: he bringeth out those which are bound with chains: but the rebellious dwell in a dry land.
Translation: KJV
Practical application
Tell God the truth about your loneliness, stay connected to worship and fellowship where possible, and take one small step toward serving or contacting someone else.
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