Day 124 - Feeling Alone
Along with all your other pain, the sense of being totally alone can press in on you. You are facing life alone now, and you may feel more acutely than ever the loss of the deep and intimate connection you shared with your spouse
Dr. Ray Pritchard says, “There’s a tremendous difference between being alone and being lonely. When you’re alone, you simply have no other people around, but you feel no particular loss. You are lonely when other people may be around, but you feel that there is no one around to connect with you at a deep personal level.
"Be completely honest about your loneliness. It is not a sin to feel lonely. I just think you shouldn’t stay that way. Be honest with God, and then pick up the phone and call a friend; call a pastor; call someone in your church. Don’t sit by yourself feeling as if you are completely helpless. I know how hard it is to pick up the phone, but how much worse it is to stay that way for days and weeks and months and feel as if no one cares.”
Though you may feel friendless and forsaken, the Lord is always with you. He will be your refuge, and He will give you the strength to carry on if you just ask Him.
“God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble” (Psalm 46:1 NASB).
Heavenly Father, You are a constant Presence on this journey. Amen.