Chuck Swindoll tells a story about a Kansas newspaper where someone took out a one-line ad targeted at lonely people. The ad read, “I will listen to you talk for 30 minutes, without comment, for $5.00” Before long, the person was receiving 10 to 20 calls per day.
Loneliness is a pain that many endure...and most will do nearly anything to make it stop. Maybe you’ve experienced it. Maybe you’re going through it right now. Deafening silence... alone with thoughts that seem to have you feeling hopeless and helpless. God wants you to know something... He’s there. Deuteronomy 31:6 tells us that “the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.” God understands when you don’t have words to express your feelings. He stands by your side when others run out. He is there to double your joy and take away your grief... and He promises that it will always be that way. Feeling lonely? Write down today’s verse and keep it with you. And when the enemy tries to convince you that you’re by yourself... remind him that he’s a liar. You are never alone. God is with you. And you are loved more than you will ever know.
