Where is loneliness in the bible




















He had few friends. Jeremiah chapter 15 captures the prophet speaking to God about his loneliness, unending pain, and suffering. Scripture tells us that Jesus experienced loneliness. Like one from whom people hide their faces he was despised, and we held him in low esteem. Throughout the Bible, we see that connection with God and other followers of Jesus is good and desirable, and preferable to being isolated and alone. There was no end to his toil, yet his eyes were not content with his wealth.

Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor: If either of them falls down, one can help the other up. But pity anyone who falls and has no one to help them up. Also, if two lie down together, they will keep warm. But how can one keep warm alone?

Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves. A cord of three strands is not quickly broken" Ecclesiastes In Ephesians , Paul conveyed a sense of urgency about repairing broken relationships so that we are not alone and weak, thereby giving Satan a foothold to attack the Body of Christ.

Scripture is supernatural and can help anyone who feels lonely, including lonely singles, lonely married couples and those who are experiencing loneliness and depression. The following verses are a good place to start:. 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 God sets the lonely in families, He leads out the prisoners with singing; but the rebellious live in a sun-scorched land Psalm And that is what we are!

Let me explain. Jesus changed that. What is the significance of the curtain? This is the curtain that separated the people from the holy of holies. Only certain priests were allowed to step into that sacred space. In ripping open the curtain, God communicated that the old priestly order ended so that now we are the priests and together we are a royal priesthood charged with connecting people with God and empowered by the Holy Spirit for that purpose.

The Excitement of Fellowship. What Does the Bible Say about Friendships? Candice Lucey is a freelance writer from British Columbia, Canada, where she lives with her family. Find out more about her here. Share this. What Does the Bible Say about Loneliness? Candice Lucey Contributing Writer 20 Jul. This article will touch on three themes: 1. The prevalence of Scripture pertaining to loneliness 2. Solitude vs. Spiritual benefits of this emotional reality.

Loneliness as a Biblical Theme God frequently addresses the problem of loneliness, directly or obliquely. Today on Christianity. About Christianity. Seek Him and you will personally experience His love for you. Or where can I flee from Your presence? If I take the wings of the morning, And dwell in the uttermost parts of the sea, Even there Your hand shall lead me, And Your right hand shall hold me.

I will not leave you nor forsake you. The Lord shall preserve your going out and your coming in From this time forth, and even forevermore.

I will strengthen you, Yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand. When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; And through the rivers, they shall not overflow you. When you walk through the fire, you shall not be burned, Nor shall the flame scorch you. The first thing to do when you recognise you are struggling with feelings of loneliness is to turn to God. Pray to him about it and seek out Scriptures to help.

Write out Bible verses and memorise them. The widow who is truly in need and left all alone has put her hope in God and continues night and day in her petitions and prayers. Even when I go through the darkest valley, I fear no danger, for you are with me; your rod and your staff—they comfort me. God in his holy dwelling is a father of the fatherless and a champion of widows.

God provides homes for those who are deserted. He leads out the prisoners to prosperity, but the rebellious live in a scorched land. Where can I go to escape your Spirit? Where can I flee from your presence?

If I go up to heaven, you are there; if I make my bed in Sheol, you are there. If I live at the eastern horizon or settle at the western limits, even there your hand will lead me; Psalm Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will help you; I will hold on to you with my righteous right hand.

Isaiah I will not leave you as orphans; I am coming to you. John For I am persuaded that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present nor things to come, nor powers, nor height nor depth, nor any other created thing will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.

Romans Related: How to trust God in times of doubt, sorrow and testing. Romans and 1 Corinthians 12 and 26 tell us that we are all members of the body of Christ. By participating in church activities like small groups and serving in the church we feel a sense of belonging and fellowship with others, building relationships.

And finally, we should also reach out to other people, pray for them and get involved in our community. This not only helps us to connect with others but takes the focus off ourselves and our negative thinking. Do nothing out of selfish ambition but in humility consider others as more important than yourselves. Everyone should look out not only for his own interests, but also for the interests of others. Phil Well, this post has turned out to be a lot longer, and taken a lot longer, than I had expected!

I pray that these words have been a help and a comfort to you. Your email address will not be published. What does the Bible say about loneliness? Contents Why we feel lonely What does the Bible say about loneliness? We can find some answers in Ecclesiastes : There is a person without a companion, without even a son or brother, and though there is no end to all his struggles, his eyes are still not content with riches.



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