Where Is God When I Am Lonely?Намуна

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Adam lived in a perfect neighbourhood and had a perfect job – one God gave him. It doesn’t get much better than that. Nevertheless, he was lonely; something was missing from his life. The Bible says, ‘But for Adam no suitable helper was found. So the Lord God…made a woman’ (Genesis 2:20-22 NIV). God recognised Adam’s need for companionship, and He met that need. However, this is where some of us, acting on loneliness, frustration, or bad advice, rush ahead of God. There’s a reason one of the nine gifts of the Spirit listed in the Bible is ‘the ability to distinguish between spirits’ (see 1 Corinthians 12:10). When someone comes into your life, they don’t just bring their looks, talents, and financial assets; they also bring their spirit. If you’ve ever been around someone with a controlling, vindictive, resentful, or negative spirit, you know why this particular gift is so important. So make yourself a hard jury, one that’s not easily convinced and requires concrete evidence before reaching a verdict. And remember that it’s better to lengthen the deliberation process and ensure your decision is right than to reach a hasty conclusion and end up with a broken heart. You may not feel wise and experienced when making such decisions, but hear this: it’s not how much you know that arms you with the tools of great decision making, but how much you ask. The first person to ask is God; the time to do it is before, not after, you get into a relationship.
Prayer Point
Lord, I long for company, but I’m also worried about being hurt by letting the wrong people into my life. So today, I ask for Your wisdom in discerning who are the right people for me. Grant me the patience to wait for Your prompting regarding a new relationship. I know that You want the best for me – help me to trust Your judgment above my own.
Jakes, T. D., Before You Do (New York: Atria Books, 2008), 25-27.
Scripture
About this Plan

Whether you've just lost a loved one, are going through a divorce, or you're waiting for that 'special someone,' we all face the empty pangs of loneliness sometimes. This reading plan from the UCB Word For Today looks at the many facets of feeling lonely, reminding you that God is your constant companion through the good times and the bad.
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