I feel lonely
Loneliness is painful, and you are not the only one. God sees you, and he made us for community.
What God's word says
5A father of the fatherless, and a defender of the widows, is God in his holy habitation. 6God sets the lonely in families. He brings out the prisoners with singing, but the rebellious dwell in a sun-scorched land.
6Be strong and courageous. Don’t be afraid or scared of them, for the LORD your God himself is who goes with you. He will not fail you nor forsake you.”
18The LORD is near to those who have a broken heart, and saves those who have a crushed spirit.
20teaching them to observe all things that I commanded you. Behold, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” Amen.
24Let’s consider how to provoke one another to love and good works, 25not forsaking our own assembling together, as the custom of some is, but exhorting one another, and so much the more as you see the Day approaching.
Scripture quotations are from the World English Bible (WEB), public domain.
A prayer you can pray
Lord, I feel alone. Thank you that you never leave me. Please send me real friends, and give me courage to reach out. Help me to see the people you have put near me. Amen.
A next step
Make one small connection today: send a message, say hello to a neighbor, or visit a church or group. You can use Find a Church and we will introduce you.
Something else on your mind?
If you are in crisis, call or text 988 (US) or call 911. More help.