Are You Lonely?

[BeautyForAshes]

From ODB...1/25/2001

The Lonely Life



Read: Philippians 4:10-13

Let us consider one another in order to stir up love and good works. —Hebrews 10:24



Statistically speaking, it should be impossible to be lonely on planet earth. After all, there are more than 6 billion of us roaming around on this big rock.

But many people in our world are lonely. One woman told me she has outlived every close relative or friend in her life. In her loneliness, she wonders why God allows her to remain.

If you're lonely, perhaps we can offer some encouragement. Using God's Word, discover how the following three actions can help to ease your loneliness:

Learn contentment. Read Philippians 4:10-13, then ask God to help you to depend on Him each day and to learn to be content in any situation.

Do good for someone. Read Hebrews 13:1-3, then look for someone in need of help. You'll get rid of loneliness for both of you.

Worship with God's people. Hebrews 10:21-25 emphasizes the value of worshiping with other believers. Find someone with whom you can praise God.

If you're feeling lonely, lean on Jesus for contentment. Help someone else. And worship God with other believers. These actions will redirect your thinking and remind you that when you know God you're never alone. —JDB

If you are feeling all alone,​

Reach out to someone who's bereaved;​

You both will find encouragement​

And loneliness will be relieved. —Sper​

Many people are lonely because they build walls instead of bridges.​

 

[the_man]

Amen Beauty. Thanks for sharing this...





However, when I saw the title of this thread, they reminded me of Kim Jong.

 

[BeautyForAshes]

Amen Beauty. Thanks for sharing this...





However, when I saw the title of this thread, they reminded me of Kim Jong.

LOLOLOL !!!
I have yet to see that movie.

 

[the_man]

I have yet to see that movie.

I didn't bother to see it, but that one snipet I've seen

 

[sweetlambofgod]

sometimes

 

[KeilCoppes]

- Learn contentment.
- Do good for someone.
- Worship with God's people.
- lean on Jesus for contentment.
- Help someone else.

All these things are good. But you can be contented, do good, lean on the Lord, and still be lonely. Comfort and contentedness can still have echoes of could be better.

 

[lunalinda]

*sigh*

 

[EastBaySaint]

Loneliness is not the absence of affection, but the absence of direction.

 

[22smsbears]

personnally i may be single but i wouldn't say i am lonely. Wanting a relationship and being lonely r 2 different things

 

[KeilCoppes]

Loneliness is not the absence of affection, but the absence of direction.

Which is why video games and television may well be driving more singleness... rather than getting together with real people to talk and fellowship and enjoy each other's company, we go for the 3096'th swing in Tiger Woods Golf. Rather than turning toward one another, we turn inward.

 

[JPPT1974]

No not really! Why are you looking for someone to hook up with?

 

[theophilus05]

I often find myself lonely. But I just take every day that I have and try to do the best I can and glorify God through good works. It helps me out a lot. It has helped me to learn contentment.
In Him,
Matt

 

[waterbear]

Loneliness is not the absence of affection, but the absence of direction.

Excellent point - I've always found introspection to be the best cure for loneliness, but your idea of loneliness is more encompassing.

 

[justasinner]

At times I am very lonely! And diection with or without purpose does little to remove this!

 

[Silver Speak]

I do feel lonely at times (i.e. when my friends talk about their boyfriends and I get self-conscious about always been on my own) but I just have to remind myself it's only my emotions. I don't think finding my future spouse is my #1 'need' right now. I'm still so young and have lots to do. The timing seems wrong still; I need to grow up before taking responsibility of a serious relationship (and I do not want a relationship that lead absolutely nowhere). It's a 'feelings vs. common sense' kind of thing. Not that using my brain makes me feel much better each time but I have to let it go, give it to God.

 

[theophilus05]

I think it's awesome to see girls like you Silver Speak. All of the girls I hang out with worry about it all the time. I have a friend I was talking to last night on the phone and she said that she was afraid she wasnt going to find anyone before she got out of college. She also said that she thought her chances would decrease a whole lot after college so she needed to find someone while she was still going to school. I know it might feel like this to a lot of us but I think that the above is good advice and I know we shouldnt worry about being lonely.

In Him,
Matt

 

[EastBaySaint]

Which is why video games and television may well be driving more singleness... rather than getting together with real people to talk and fellowship and enjoy each other's company, we go for the 3096'th swing in Tiger Woods Golf. Rather than turning toward one another, we turn inward.

So true

 

[kelco]

- Learn contentment.
- Do good for someone.
- Worship with God's people.
- lean on Jesus for contentment.
- Help someone else.

All these things are good. But you can be contented, do good, lean on the Lord, and still be lonely. Comfort and contentedness can still have echoes of could be better.

 

[JPPT1974]

We all need to lean on God for contentment as well as for guidance and direction on what he wants to do in our lives! Well-put people.

 

[johnnystaycool]

I'm lonely for female companionship. I work at a warehouse with all guys and some of them like to speak about their wives; needless to say, I get jealous. I suppose I must wait on God to provide someone for me when He will it to happen.