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By BGEA Staff • June 1, 2004 • Topics: Depression, Family, Grief
Q:
My loved one died. How can I deal with my loneliness?
A:
It is always hard for us to be separated from those we love. Do not apologize for your grief or try to conceal your loneliness. Go to an understanding friend and share your sorrow. You may be surprised at the encouragement you feel. The Bible says: “Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted” (Matthew 5:4). Jesus is the best Friend of all. Open your heart to Him. If you ask Christ, He will tell you how to again find purpose in life. We suggest these four things:
• Each morning thank God for all the joy He has brought through the years. Surrender your day to Him. Ask Christ to guide and direct you. Then all through the day think of Him as walking by your side.
• Read your Bible. There you will find words of wisdom and comfort, such as 1 Corinthians 13:12: “Now we see but a poor reflection; then we shall see face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I am fully known.”
• Seek opportunities to help those in need. There is someone who needs your love and care. Ask God to show you who it is and let that person know he has a friend.
• Share your loneliness with a gospel-preaching pastor. He may know of areas in your church where you can get involved.
• Consider joining a support group. You may be able to find out about a group near you by contacting GriefShare, P. O. Box 1739, Wake Forest, North Carolina 27588; telephone: (800) 395-5755.
• Hold fast to your belief in eternal life. Death is not the end, but the doorway into heaven.
I have gone through having an abusive alcohol and drug addicted upbringing. There was a lot of sorrow in my mother. In the end she accepted Jesus as her Savior and of course so did I. It’s a choice in life whether we put our heads under the pillow or push forward. I had a few supporters back when I was younger and I am sure there are others that need a supporter also.
I am having a very tough time, my husband left my daughter because he is a drug user. I suffer with anxiety and depression, I also have a chronic kidney disease. I need prayers for a financial breakthrough for my daughter and myself. Thank you
Paige, just realize that you are asking God and He CAN do it. It’s not us, but make sure to be out there trying to support yourself. The one thing God does ask us to do is to be diligent and try to get through. He will help with the rest. God Bless
Thank you for your encouraging word. There is no greater force than LOVE. God bless you.
Thank you !
I shall pass through this world but once any good that I can do or any kindness I can show to anyone, let me do it now.
Amen.
Love is best experienced when given, not when received. Whenever I feel down and lonely, I quickly find an opportunity to do something for someone who may be experiencing what I may be going through or even worse. And that brings healing. Try it.
Please pray for me satan is trying hard to take me down but he can’t cause jesus is with me but I need a lot of prayer please
Sylvia, I am just finding this site and reading your request for prayer. I will pray for you. Let me know how you are doing.
Praying! The Devil is like a roaring lion. He comes to steal and destroy! Jesus can get you through it.