What does the Bible say about lonely?
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The Bible teaches that loneliness is a real human sorrow, yet God does not abandon his people and calls them to find comfort, peace, and fellowship in him. From the beginning, Genesis 2:18 shows that it was not good for man to be alone, affirming our need for loving community. Yet when even family fails, Psalm 27:10 promises that the Lord receives his children. God repeatedly says, “I will never leave you nor forsake you” in Hebrews 13:5, and Isaiah 41:10 assures believers of his strengthening, helping presence. Through prayer, Philippians 4:6 directs lonely hearts to bring their needs to God, trusting his peace in Christ.
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- Genesis 2:18
Yahweh God said, "It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him a helper suitable for him."
- Hebrews 13:5
Be free from the love of money, content with such things as you have, for he has said, "I will in no way leave you, neither will I in any way forsake you."
- Hebrews 13:6
So that with good courage we say, "The Lord is my helper. I will not fear. What can man do to me?"
- Philippians 4:6
In nothing be anxious, but in everything, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God.
- Psalms 27:10
When my father and my mother forsake me, Then Yahweh will take me up.
- 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.
- James 1:6
But let him ask in faith, without any doubting, for he who doubts is like a wave of the sea, driven by the wind and tossed.
- 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 14:27
Peace I leave with you. My peace I give to you; not as the world gives, give I to you. Don't let your heart be troubled, neither let it be fearful.
- Luke 6:38
"Give, and it will be given to you: good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over, will be given to you. For with the same measure you measure it will be measured back to you."
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