Loneliness is a major social issue. Many people feel alone. They long for deep, personal relationships but find it difficult to make and/or maintain connections. Even when they do interact with others, these are often brief, superficial encounters that do not fulfill their need for genuine connection.
David sometimes felt this way too. In Psalm 25:16 (NIV) he cries out to God:
“Turn to me and be gracious to me, for I am lonely and afflicted.”
It is good that David brings this problem to God. Ultimately, other people cannot resolve our deepest loneliness. But Jesus can! When we belong to Him, He makes us part of His “family”:
“To all who did receive Him, to those who believed in His name, He gave the right to become children of God.” (John 1:12 NIV)
Through Jesus, we come home to God the Father. He can heal our deepest loneliness. That is the most important thing. In addition, believers around the world form a “spiritual family,” so that we no longer have to be alone. We can walk together.
Do you feel lonely and/or suffer from broken relationships? Do you bring these problems to God, and what do you want from Him in this?