Feeling Alone – Connected
Just as you can experience feeling alone in a crowd, you can experience companionship while being alone. Psalm 23 shares David’s assurance of God’s presence during our weary times, difficult decisions, and in the midst of “our enemies.” The Lord’s eternal love brings protection and comfort even when facing death.

God finds no pleasure in our feeling alone. At his Roman trial, the apostle, Paul, was deserted by his fellow workers (2 Timothy 4:16-17). God’s son, Jesus Christ, was abandoned by those closest to Him, all the disciples (John 16:32). In every hopeless situation, God provided strength and deliverance.

God intends for mankind to have an eternal connection with Him so that we never feel alone -- God longs to be with us. For this reason He sent His beloved Son, Jesus Christ, as a sacrifice to reunite us to Him (John 3:16; Romans 5:8; 1 John 4:10). As we trust in His unconditional mercy and love, He uses others who have experienced His love to fill up our lives

There are some common mistakes we make when trying to cope with feeling alone. In an attempt to escape from our loneliness we watch more movies (alone) or work longer hours. Some people rely on a pet, a hobby, or self-help books to fill the void. Each avenue offers only temporary hope for a brighter future. Eventually feeling alone seems part of our identity. Unknowingly, we isolate ourselves further from that one perfect relationship.

Never confuse feeling alone with being alone. The two are at opposite ends of the emotional spectrum. One drains our resources; one multiplies our resources:
Feeling Alone (Abandonment) Being Alone (Solitude)
Leaves us empty and unfulfilled Brings us fulfillment through inspiration
Aggravates our internalized stress Provides us freedom from distractions
Feeds on our despair and self-doubt Nourishes our body, mind, and spirit