Many people in the world today know intense and desperate feelings of loneliness.
Typically these people never let anyone see their anguish about feeling alone,
but they are haunted by them. After having spent hours with some of their best
friends, they pull away into solitude to wonder if anyone cares. Though people
surround them, they still feel alone.
Sound familiar?
Loneliness is a paralyzing force to many, yet it needn't be. For the lies that loneliness amplifies are put to rest when someone understands that they do have a friend who is closer than they realize.
You are never out of God's sight. No matter what you do, what you go through, or where your life leads you, you can not escape His care and His persistent love. It is this love that calls out wanting to be a part of your life.
Are you one of those people who deals with loneliness? Do you feel all alone even in a crowd wondering about the sincerity of the people around? If so, then you need to embrace God in those moments and let Him meet your need for companionship. He is always there, and He will never manipulate, exploit, or abuse you. And, he will never leave you.
The next time that you are feeling lonely, pray a prayer like the one below,
to both remind yourself that God is right there, and to invite
Him to get closer.
"Dear God, I am lonely right now. You said that you would never leave me and that you would always be right here with me, and I believe you. But, I need to feel you. Please, come right now and be near me. I invite you to invade my life and take away my loneliness. I know that other people will let me down, but God, you won't. I am so grateful for your love for me. In the name of Jesus, your son, I pray. Amen." |
If you prayed that prayer and meant it, would you fill out the form below.
Just by putting down your name, email, and by checking one of the boxes, you
will help the people at Groundwire to know
how to pray for you. Also, they will contact you in the next week, just to
encourage you and give you an opportunity to ask any questions that you might
have.