WE ALL KNOW WHAT IT’S LIKE TO FEEL LONELY

John 14:18   “No one stood by me the first time I defended myself; all deserted me. ... But the Lord stayed with me and gave me strength.” Mark 15:29-32 Those passing by was cursing at Him, shaking their heads, and saying, "Ha! You who are going to destroy the temple and rebuild it in three days, save Yourself, and come down from the cross!" In the same way the chief priests also, along with the scribes, were mocking Him among themselves and saying, "He saved others; He cannot save Himself.  "Let this Christ, the King of Israel, now come down from the cross, so that we may see and believe!" Those who were crucified with Him were also insulting Him.

Loneliness is a hollow emptiness, a feeling of isolation and interference; and we do not have to be by ourselves to experience it. We can feel lonely in a relationship, in a crowded room, even among friends.  Lord, sometimes we even feel alone with You.  But we know that our loneliness does not compare; to how lonely You must have felt, hanging from that cross.  It just seems like the more we do and the closer we get to You the more alone we feel, and the harder life becomes.  But we also understand that we must experience suffering to walk with You; so please give us Your strength and courage to endure.  Continue to give us grace, the most enduring quality in this world; but it has the most fragile home, our hearts.  So while we fight this Spiritual battle daily; give us discipline so we can continue separating ourselves from the world, especially in times of loneliness and weakness.  Because weakness produces need and need seeks after the strength that is found only in You.  

Father, we all struggle with loneliness at some point in life. Whether we are going through something; that we don't think anyone else understands.   Father, let Your Words provide hope, strength, and courage to us in times of weakness. Lord, we know You are closer than a brother and is always with us, but sometimes we do not feel Your presence.  Father, please forgive us for our doubt and fear; please strengthen our faith and help us with our uncertainty’s.   Even though our father and mother may abandon us, You will never leave us.  So we ask for Your comfort during the lonely times; and Your courage when we are afraid, in Jesus name, Amen