Feeling Alone
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Introduction:
Feeling alone is a common human experience that can affect individuals emotionally, mentally, and spiritually. The Bible addresses this condition, offering comfort, guidance, and assurance of God's presence. Throughout Scripture, various figures experienced loneliness, yet found solace in their relationship with God.

Biblical Instances of Loneliness:

1. David:
King David often expressed feelings of loneliness and abandonment, particularly in the Psalms. In Psalm 25:16, he cries out, "Turn to me and be gracious to me, for I am lonely and afflicted." Despite his isolation, David consistently sought refuge in God, finding strength and comfort in His presence.

2. Elijah:
The prophet Elijah experienced profound loneliness after his victory over the prophets of Baal. In 1 Kings 19:10, Elijah laments, "I have been very zealous for the LORD, the God of Hosts... I am the only one left, and they are seeking my life to take it." God responded by revealing His presence and providing Elijah with companionship and purpose.

3. Jesus:
Jesus Himself experienced loneliness, particularly in the Garden of Gethsemane and on the cross. In Matthew 26:38, He tells His disciples, "My soul is consumed with sorrow to the point of death. Stay here and keep watch with Me." On the cross, He cries out, "My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me?" (Matthew 27:46). Despite this, Jesus remained obedient to the Father, fulfilling His redemptive mission.

God's Presence and Assurance:

1. God's Promise:
The Bible repeatedly assures believers of God's constant presence. In Deuteronomy 31:6, Moses encourages the Israelites, "Be strong and courageous; do not be afraid or terrified of them, for the LORD your God goes with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you." This promise is reiterated in Hebrews 13:5, emphasizing God's unwavering commitment to His people.

2. The Holy Spirit:
Jesus promised the Holy Spirit as a Comforter and Helper to His followers. In John 14:16-17, He states, "And I will ask the Father, and He will give you another Advocate to be with you forever—the Spirit of truth." The Holy Spirit dwells within believers, providing companionship and guidance.

3. Prayer and Communion with God:
Prayer is a vital means of overcoming feelings of loneliness. Philippians 4:6-7 encourages believers, "Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus."

Community and Fellowship:

1. The Body of Christ:
The Church is designed to be a community where believers support and encourage one another. Hebrews 10:24-25 exhorts, "And let us consider how to spur one another on to love and good deeds. Let us not neglect meeting together, as some have made a habit, but let us encourage one another, and all the more as you see the Day approaching."

2. Bearing One Another's Burdens:
Galatians 6:2 instructs, "Carry one another’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ." The Christian community is called to share in each other's struggles, providing support and companionship.

Conclusion:
While feelings of loneliness are a natural part of the human experience, the Bible offers profound comfort and assurance of God's presence. Through Scripture, prayer, and the fellowship of believers, individuals can find solace and strength in their relationship with God.
Topical Bible Verses
Romans 8:17
And if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ; if so be that we suffer with him, that we may be also glorified together.
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Philippians 4:8
Finally, brothers, whatever things are true, whatever things are honest, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.
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Romans 8:28
And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.
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Archaisms in the Hymns
... nothing' (Trench, Select Glossary, p.186). It was only gradually that the sense
of the word was narrowed to express angry feeling alone. ...
/.../iii archaisms in the hymns.htm

Letter xxvi. --On Different States of Resignation.
... Believe me, you have appeared to be for some time past so penetrated with the knowledge
of your miseries that I believe this feeling alone is one of the ...
/.../abandonment to divine providence/letter xxvi on different states of.htm

section second.
... It follows not feeling alone; but demands, everywhere and in all things an intelligent
discrimination between what is of God and what is not, in respect to all ...
/.../the epistle of paul to the philippians practically explained/section second.htm

Letter xii. --God Alone.
... If, instead of allowing yourself to be cast down by this feeling, you could master ...
become detached from creatures, and unite yourself to Him, Who alone is your ...
/.../de caussade/abandonment to divine providence/letter xii god alone.htm

Letter vi. --Alone with God.
... I am in a veritable desert alone with God ... It is a universal death to all feeling
even about spiritual matters, a sort of annihilation through which I must pass ...
/.../de caussade/abandonment to divine providence/letter vi alone with god.htm

Letter vii. --On Darkness and Want of Feeling.
... everything, and attributes nothing to oneself, but all to God alone; and these ... This
humble feeling of your incapacity, weakness, and imbecility is exactly the ...
/.../abandonment to divine providence/letter vii on darkness and want.htm

Pray to Thy Father which is in Secret or Alone with God.
... We have but in secret, alone with God, to entrust our life before men to Him; He ...
of them that seek Him.' Not on the strong or the fervent feeling with which I ...
/.../murray/lord teach us to pray/pray to thy father which.htm

The Propator was Known to Monogenes Alone. Ambition, Disturbance ...
... And, according to them, Nous alone took pleasure in contemplating the Father, and
exulting in ... [2670] When she looked upon it, her first feeling was one of grief ...
/.../irenaeus/against heresies/chapter ii the propator was known.htm

Saved by Grace Alone.
... your special attention to the fact that we are saved by grace alone, not by ... man in
all the Republic of America, I believe, who has a kinder feeling towards our ...
//christianbookshelf.org/moody/sovereign grace/chapter ii saved by grace.htm

The Great Crisis in Popular Feeling - the Last Discourses in the ...
... on the morning after the meal, came to seek Jesus, which alone explains the ... hunger
of our souls; most difficult, also, to resist the feeling that, secondarily ...
/.../the life and times of jesus the messiah/chapter xxxii the great crisis.htm

Resources
What does the Bible say about premonitions? | GotQuestions.org

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What does it mean that all men are liars (Psalm 116:11)? | GotQuestions.org

Feeling: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com

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