What does the Bible say about feeling lonely?
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The Bible teaches that believers are never truly abandoned, for God is present with His people, cares for the vulnerable, and supplies grace through every trial. Deuteronomy 31:6 and Isaiah 41:10 call us to courage because the Lord goes with us and upholds us. Psalm 68:5-6 shows His fatherly care for the lonely and afflicted, while Psalm 27:10 assures us that even human relationships may fail, but the Lord receives His children. Paul testified in 2 Timothy 4:16-18 that when others deserted him, the Lord stood by him. Through Christ, the Good Shepherd of Psalm 23:1-6, we have enduring fellowship, guidance, and hope.
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- Deuteronomy 31:6
Be strong and of good courage, don't be afraid, nor be scared of them: for Yahweh your God, he it is who does go with you; he will not fail you, nor forsake you.
- John 15:7
If you remain in me, and my words remain in you, you will ask whatever you desire, and it will be done for you.
- Psalms 68:5-6
[5] A father of the fatherless, and a defender of the widows, Is God in his holy habitation. [6] God sets the lonely in families. He brings out the prisoners with singing, But the rebellious dwell in a sun-scorched land.
- 2 Timothy 4:16-18
[16] At my first defense, no one came to help me, but all left me. May it not be held against them. [17] But the Lord stood by me, and strengthened me, that through me the message might be fully proclaimed, and that all the Gentiles might hear; and I was delivered out of the mouth of the lion. [18] And the Lord will deliver me from every evil work, and will preserve me for his heavenly Kingdom; to whom be the glory forever and ever. Amen.
- Proverbs 14:20-21
[20] The poor person is shunned even by his own neighbor, But the rich person has many friends. [21] He who despises his neighbor sins, But blessed is he who has pity on the poor.
- Isaiah 41:10
Don't you be afraid, for I am with you; don't be dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you; yes, I will help you; yes, I will uphold you with the right hand of my righteousness.
- Psalms 27:10
When my father and my mother forsake me, Then Yahweh will take me up.
- Psalms 23:1-6
[1] > Yahweh is my shepherd: I shall lack nothing. [2] He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters. [3] He restores my soul. He guides me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake. [4] Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me. Your rod and your staff, they comfort me. [5] You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil. My cup runs over. [6] Surely goodness and loving kindness shall follow me all the days of my life, And I shall dwell in Yahweh's house forever.
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