When Youre Lonely, God Is with You The first time I was brought before the judge, no one came with me. Everyone abandoned me. May it not be counted against them. But the Lord stood with me and gave me strength so that I might preach the Good News in its entirety for all the Gentiles to hear. And he rescued me from certain death. (2 Timothy 4:16-17 NLT) When youre lonely, where is God? Hes where he has always been - right beside you. He is with you even if you dont feel it. The Bible says over and over that if you have a relationship with Christ, then God is with you all the time. He says I am with you always, to the very end of the age (Matthew 28:20b NIV). Hes always with you. Youre never really fully alone. People need to hear that God is with us. For believers, its a promise that we can cling to in our times of fear and loneliness. Not only is it a comfort, but it also gives us the opportunity to get to know God better. Loneliness is a time to become better acquainted with God. In your season of loneliness, you need to recognize Gods presence. Amy Grant used to sing a song with the lyrics, I love a lonely day because it forces me to focus on you. Prayer is a powerful antidote to loneliness. God has a 24-hour drop-in service. You can talk to him anytime, anywhere, any place, and he understands how youre feeling when you say, God, Im lonely. I hurt! My heart is splitting. I am miserable. I feel empty. Help me, God. You can talk to him any time. David says in the psalms, Where can I flee from your presence? Now here. You will never be in a place where God isnt. If youve trusted Christ, hes with you in your heart. You need to refocus on that when you feel lonely.
Posted on: Mon, 04 Nov 2013 11:26:08 +0000
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