A man sat across from me, he had just said he was seriously
considering ending his life. “Why would you do a thing like that?” I
asked.
His voice broke as he said, “I am so lonely. I
haven’t got a friend in the world.” When he said that,
my chest got tight.
We know what loneliness is, don’t we?
A painful part of life is watching those we love leave. The feeling we name loneliness is much like grief. We
grieve over the loss. Sometimes they grow up and leave. Sometimes
they grow cold and leave. Sometimes they die. Sometimes
they don’t want to go but they go and we are left behind. Being left
cannot be ignored. Loneliness affects everything that we do.
To those left behind come these encouraging words from God
found in Hebrews 13:5: “I will never
leave you or forsake you.”
Did you see what he says? What does never mean?
There is no situation where God will leave you.
No Place No
Time No Situation
If you are God’s child you can say, “I am not alone.”
Remember Singing-“Anywhere
with Jesus I am not alone. Other friends may fail me he is still my
own.”
Dear Heavenly Father,
You are everywhere. This is such comfort to
me. I have run from you but you are always there. Like
the father of the prodical you are watching and waiting. Like the
Good Shepherd your rod and staff comfort me.
The loneliness I feel is a lie because I am not alone. You
are near.
Forgive me for looking away from you. Thank you for
your love and forgiveness. Thank you for your fellowship. Help
me to know your love and know that I am not alone.
In the name of Jesus I pray.
Amen
Paul Shero
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