Loneliness

Psalm 25:16

“Turn to me and be gracious to me, for I am lonely and afflicted.”

Feeling lonely can be a real struggle when you’re single. As a Christian, you know God is always with you, but sometimes you still feel a void. Perhaps you desire to be in a relationship, but it’s taking longer than you’d hoped. Or you recently got out of a long-term relationship and aren’t used to single life. Maybe all of your close friends are in relationships, and it makes you feel even more isolated and left out.

Feeling lonely doesn't mean you're flawed or lacking in faith. It's a human experience that even the most devout believers go through. Jesus himself experienced loneliness, particularly in the moments before and on the cross. This shared experience with Christ can be comforting, knowing He understands our struggles on a personal level.

God's presence is constant, even when it feels like there's a void. He uses these times to draw us closer and speak to our hearts amidst the noise and busyness of life. In your loneliness, you're positioned uniquely to hear His voice more clearly, to lean into His promises, and to find peace in His unending love.

Here’s a Prayer for the Christian Single Who Feels Lonely

God–

I’m feeling a bit lonely down here. I know You're always around, and I'm grateful for that. Help me remember that my single status doesn't define me. Your love does. Can you fill these quiet moments with peace and purpose? Please guide me to grow, learn, and appreciate this stage in my life. And help me turn this loneliness into a time of self-discovery and a deeper connection with You.

In Jesus' name, Amen.