Verses for Loneliness

Short Answer

Loneliness acts as a signal that we were made for connection—first with God, then with others. God promises to be the friend who sticks closer than a brother.

5 Verses for Loneliness

1. Psalm 68:6

"God sets the lonely in families..." Why it helps: God's heart is to bring you into community, whether spiritual or physical.

2. Deuteronomy 31:6

"Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you." Why it helps: You are never actually walking into a room alone.

3. Psalm 25:16

"Turn to me and be gracious to me, for I am lonely and afflicted." Why it helps: It's okay to tell God exactly how you feel. He listens.

4. Matthew 28:20

"And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age." Why it helps: Jesus gave this promise to all of us. His presence is permanent.

5. Psalm 139:7-10

"Where can I go from your Spirit? ... If I settle on the far side of the sea, even there your hand will guide me..." Why it helps: There is nowhere you can go where God is not already there with you.

Reflection Prompts

1. Do I feel lonely because I am isolated, or because I feel misunderstood?
2. Who is one person I can reach out to today, just to say hi?
3. How can I practice God's presence in my empty house?

A Prayer for Loneliness

Lord, the silence is loud today. I feel alone. Remind me that You are here. Fill this space with Your Spirit. Help me to reach out to someone, and give me the courage to be vulnerable. Thank You for being my constant companion. Amen.