Know this. You my friend, are not alone and you never will be. The Lord hears you, He is fighting for you, and He is good. Also know that feeling lonely and actually being alone mean two different things. Just because you are feeling lonely at the moment in no way means you are actually alone. I used to get the two mixed up. When you realize there is a difference, you have a peace when you start to feel lonely.
After saying goodbye to my long distance boyfriend for a few months, I felt very lonely. I knew I was not alone, but I was sad because I no longer had daily plans like I did when he was in Texas. I am someone who loves their alone time, but I also know too much is not healthy. Although, as the years go by I am starting to get my energy off of hanging out with friends rather than being by myself 24/7. The obvious answer to loneliness is Jesus, but what does that mean? I hear people including myself answering questions with a one word answer, Jesus. That is not to say Jesus is not a powerful name or a powerful answer. In fact, it is quite the opposite. It is such a powerful name that we can get overwhelmed, and just continue to wallow in our sadness. But what does that next step look like and how do you go about it?
What to do when you feel lonely:
Spend time in prayer
Open the Word and dig into specific scripture such as Psalms because it is filled with encouragement and truth. If you don't know what to read, ask someone you look up to and see what they have to say or do your own research!
Get together with a mentor/ receive wise counsel
Find solid friend(s) to surround yourself with for support and just simple fun
Be involved or get involved in your church home
Read a good book, I have recommendations at the bottom of my home page!
Maybe all you need is a good nap, always works for me anyways...
Those are just a few things/steps to do if you are someone who feels alone, or is lonely. But please know what your are feeling is simply not the truth! You might feel lonely and that is a valid feeling but you are not alone. Let me tell you why there difference between the two. The definition of loneliness is sadness because one has no friends or company. And being alone means without anyone or anything. And you are never fully without anyone, God is always with you number one. But you also have a family, friends, teachers, etc.. Feeling lonely is an overwhelming sense of sadness because you aren't with anyone. I often times can feel lonely like when I had to say goodbye to Tanner at the airport, but I knew I was not alone because I still had him in my life. That situation is how it is with God sometimes, maybe you decided to say goodbye to your faith because you felt lonely, when in reality you were never alone but lonely.
Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.
- Deuteronomy 31:6
“Do not be afraid. I will save you. I have called you by name—you are mine. When you pass through deep waters, I will be with you; your troubles will not overwhelm you. When you pass through fire, you will not be burned; the hard trials that come will not hurt you. For I am the Lord, your God. … because you are precious to me and because I love you and give you honor, do not be afraid—I am with you!”
- Isaiah 43:1-5
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