Where Is God When I Feel Lonely?

Loneliness has been termed the most desolate word in the English language. It is no respecter of age, race, economic status or intelligence. Anyone, anywhere can suffer from it, even in a crowd. But Jesus’ heart beats for the lonely. After all, the Father named His Son, “‘Immanuel’ (which means ‘God with us’)” (Matthew 1:23). When we feel most isolated, misunderstood and alone, our Lord draws even closer.

It is our prayer that the readings, reflections and prayers in this special edition of Our Daily Bread will help you trust your seasons and feelings of loneliness to your heavenly Father, reaching out to Him in prayer as Jesus did. “I am not alone,” He assured His followers. “For my Father is with me” (John 16:32).