Author: Joyce Mayer
In today’s world, many people feel lonely. And every day the scale of this problem is growing. Being in different countries, I see more and more people asking for help to get rid of loneliness.
The Bible tells us that we are not alone. God saves us, comforts us, heals us. But after the loss of loved ones, many people never manage to get rid of the oppressive feeling of loneliness. The suffering after an unexpected tragedy is unbearable. Such people need help, otherwise the pain of loneliness can settle in their souls for a long time.
There are many reasons for loneliness, but often people do not realize that they can overcome this feeling. Loneliness can manifest itself as inner pain, emptiness, a feeling of lack of love. And in connection with this, a person feels his own futility and aimlessness of existence.
Are you alone – independent and independent, or are you lonely – abandoned, destitute, left without communication? These two states are different from each other. Understand that being alone does not mean being lonely. Everyone is alone sometimes, and this cannot be avoided, but loneliness can always be overcome. The feeling of loneliness is most often the result of the loss of loved ones, divorce, parting. When something happens that fundamentally changes the usual course of life, a mental crisis occurs, we feel mental pain, loneliness and even despair.
Like a physical wound, emotional pain can be bothersome for a long time, and in order to heal permanently, some action must be taken. When a wound on the body does not heal, then, apparently, an infection has penetrated it. The same thing happens with our emotional wounds. But God has foreseen everything necessary for our healing, both physical and spiritual. It’s normal to miss the loved ones we’ve lost, but that doesn’t mean we’re now doomed to a lifetime of longing and loneliness.
Here are two important steps to overcome loneliness:
1. Remember that God is with you always. In the Bible, God often reminds us that He is always with us and will never leave us. Left alone, we often ask ourselves questions like these: “What if I’m alone all my life?”, “What if my soul never stops hurting?”, “What if I face a problem that I can’t solve on my own?” There is no end to these questions. And you don’t know the answer. But the Lord is with you, and be sure: He has answers to all your questions.
2. Start over. Life goes on. You have passed one stage of your life, and now another begins. Don’t sit back and wait for everything to work itself out or for someone to appear in your life without your efforts. Find new friends. Find another person who also feels lonely and try to be their friend. You will reap what you sow, and you will have many friends. Let your feelings of loneliness turn into feelings of compassion for other lonely people and motivate you to take action!
