Dealing with Loneliness, Part 2

“As in water face reflects face,
so the heart of man reflects man.” Proverbs 27:19

The ache of loneliness is soothed first by building new intimacy with Christ Jesus as Friend. But it does not stop there, for Jesus knows our needs for mutual love and fellowship as well. The disciples traveled in pairs. Paul always had traveling companions. And Elijah had Elisha. God knew each person needed the support of a friend as well as His supernatural presence.

Seek to cultivate new depths of intimacy with your family. Pray for your family. Look for creative ways to do things together.

God also understands your need for other beneficial friendships. Ask Him to provide one friend of the same sex with whom you can develop and openness and sharing.

If you are single, widowed, or divorced, ask God to bring someone into your life who will brighten your day. Don’t force a futile friendship. Let Him guide you. Look for avenues of service to your neighbor, church, or community that will open the door of fellowship.

We do need others. God knows this. As your most noble Friend, He will help you build godly friendships that keep loneliness at bay and sharpen you for His good and blessed purposes.

“The love of our neighbor is the only door out of the dungeon of self.” -George MacDonald