Lonely?

So do not fear, for I am with you;
    do not be dismayed, for I am your God.
I will strengthen you and help you;
    I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.Isaiah 41:10 NIV Bible Gateway 

Everyone needs friends. There is a saying if you want to have friends show yourself friendly. In my life as a former military member and military spouse we have moved many times. Each time comes with the task of making new friends. I know the feeling of being alone and don’t like anyone to feel it. 

If you are in a neighborhood keep an eye out for those who look new and show a gesture of kindness. If you are new get involved by finding a church home. Not all churches will be friendly I visited one several years ago in Iowa and their church sign said ‘The Friendly Church’ but the only time we were spoken to was when pastor said to greet person next to you. That was it! 

Sometimes being alone is okay because solitude is good for the soul especially when communing with God. Pray for God to show you someone to befriend. I did this prior to a Women’s conference years ago in Mesa, Arizona and made a lifelong encouraging friend Elaine. Ask God to use you to brighten another’s day. 

PRAYER: Lord God use me to help someone in a pit to be lifted up and restored. Guard my heart from self pity as that is a tool of the enemy. In Jesus’ name. Amen.