Loneliness

Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need. Hebrews 4:16 A few years ago a beautiful young Hollywood star ended her life. She left behind a note with a brief message— she ­ was unbearably lonely. One of the most sought-­ after box-­ office draws felt alone. Then there is the story of Queen Victoria of England. After the death of her husband, she said, “There is no one left to call me Victoria.” Even a queen knew what it meant to be lonely. Then there is the poor person living in a dingy apartment who never receives a phone call or letter or a word of encouragement. There are children isolated in orphanages. The loneliness of solitude affects individuals and whole societies. The world can be a harsh and sometimes cruel environment, especially when focus on ourselves. No one can understand loneliness like Jesus Christ. He “despised and rejected by men, a Man of sorrows and acquainted with grief” (Isaiah 53:3). But Jesus did not only come to identify with mankind’s griefs, He came to destroy the grief of sin, the grief of disappointment, and the grief of loneliness. Because Jesus willingly bore the pain and paid the price to redeem our sinful natures, we can have full fellowship with Him forever. Reach out to others who may have never known acceptance, and great blessing will come. we was
Graham, Billy. Truth for Each Day : A 365-Day Devotional, Thomas Nelson Incorporated, 2023. ProQuest Ebook Central, http://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/liberty/detail.action?docID=30516542.
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