Find Your Family
Loneliness is an enigma. It is totally possible to be alone and not feel lonely. Likewise, you could be surrounded by many people and yet feel all alone. I used to work for a pastor who wanted to make sure that everyone in our church was connected by at least two 'touches' he would call them. One 'touch' was the worship service. Everyone would be connected by our weekend services. Since our church was a growing and fairly large church the second 'touch' was crucial in making sure each person was seen and heard. It could be a small group meeting, worship team, youth group meeting, church sports team or garden cell group. That second smaller group connection was often the place that personal ministry took place.
It's important to find a community of people who are committed to knowing you and who give you the opportunity to know them. Because loneliness is destructive. It can make us heartsick. It can cause us to imagine untruths as real. We might not give enough attention to the feeling of loneliness. I believe God sees it and knows the depth of its impact can be as devastating as being orphaned or losing a spouse. Psalm 68:5 (TPT) puts all three together in one verse. King David said, "To the fatherless He is a father. To the widow He is a champion friend. The lonely He makes part of a family."
Who's your family? It might not be by geneology. Your "family" might be those precious people that God has connected you with in your neighborhood or your church small group. One thing is for sure, if your heart is feeling lonely, ask God to open the door for you to find your family. Pray David's Psalm 68:5 in your prayer as you do. Thank Him for answering your heart's cry and then watch what God does. He is always faithful to His Word.
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