Joyce Meyer: Promises for Your Everyday Life - a Daily DevotionalSample

You Can Be Alone Without Being Lonely Loneliness often manifests as an inner ache, a vacuum, or a craving for affection. Its side effects include feelings of emptiness, uselessness or purposelessness. There are many causes of loneliness, but many people don't realize that they don't have to live with it. They can confront it and deal with it. It's important to realize that just because you are alone, it doesn't mean you must be lonely or lonesome. While it may not always be possible to avoid being alone, there are always answers to loneliness. God's Word tells us to be strong and courageous, for God is always with us. In the natural, you may be alone, but that doesn't mean you have to be lonely, because spiritually, God is always there. He will never leave you or forsake you. The next time a feeling of loneliness tries to manifest in your life, I urge you to remember Deuteronomy 31:6. Declare out loud that God is with you and begin to talk to Him. As you make room for Him, His presence will fill your life. You don't have to be lonely when God's presence is with you wherever you go. Prayer Starter: God, I'm so glad that You're always with me. I know I never have to feel lonely with You by my side.