"Come near to God and he will come near to you. Wash your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded." James 4:8 (NIV)
Do you feel isolated? Lonely? Wondering whether God remembers you?
What are you doing about it?
Start with prayer. Not just requests, but gratitude--recognition of all He has done for you and given to you. Read the Bible, whichever part speaks to you right now. Jesus' parables, the prophets' warnings, ancient miracles, apostles' admonitions. Now find other believers to connect with.
If you feel alone, maybe it's because you are.
"Then the Lord God said, 'It is not good for the man to be alone; I will make a helper suitable for him.'" Genesis 2:18 (NAS)
If even God Himself thought that He and all the animals on earth weren't enough companionship for a man, then why do we so often tell ourselves, "I don't need anybody else"?
We were designed for relationships, with God and with each other. Taking care of your own self and meeting your own needs is not what being an adult is all about. That's just being a big kid. Adulting is taking care of yourself so you can take care of others. We're supposed to be here for each other.
"But encourage one another day after day, as long as it is still called 'Today,' so that none of you will be hardened by the deceitfulness of sin." Hebrews 3:13 (NAS)
Care for your family. Join a local church. Find some good friends. BE a good friend.
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