Solitary Snowdrop
Solitary snowdrop bloom
Loneliness portrayed
Priceless pearl misunderstood
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Loneliness is insidious. It is a quiet heartache; a solitary wound.
Lonely people are not necessarily alone. It can happen to anyone, even those in a relationship or surrounded by friends. It can surface through rejection, misunderstanding or conflict, and can be either real or imagined. No matter what, though, the pain of loneliness is very real.
In reality, none of us ever need feel alone, for Christ fully cares and understands. Alone, He prayed at Gethsemane and trudged up Golgotha’s hill. Despised and rejected, he endured the cross on His own.
When loneliness strikes, Jesus offers a companionship like no other. His is not superficial or fleeting. Although misunderstood by others, He knows and accepts us, regardless of the things for which they may shun.
Our quirks, our faults, our unique characteristics.
O course, our sins He must cleanse. However, nothing about who we are deters Jesus from wanting us as friends.
After trusting in Him, we may have times where we feel lonely, but we are never alone from then on. He is a friend who sticks closer than a brother, One who will never leave nor forsake. We are His prized possession, His pearl of great price.
“I will never leave thee nor forsake thee”
Hebrews 13:5
Do you feel lonely or rejected? God really does care and understand. You don’t have to be alone. As simple as it may seem, just place your trust in Him. Jesus wants to make YOU His friend.
Words and photo by Sue Nash/© 2014
Heavenly Raindrops 
Although our Comforter, the Holy Spirit, has oft comforted me during times of loneliness, I appreciate the times when He has also sent someone to give me a much needed hug, recognizing it was ultimately from Him. Even virtual hugs are sweet, and I have gotten some from dear friends like you. ((hug))
Great point Rene. I had already thought of that after I submitted this post. Thanks for sharing. Hugs your way! 😊
So often our loneliness is a product of pain within rather than circumstances without. I have found it is in letting Jesus deal with the pain of my past that loneliness is pushed back.
I agree. Until those issues are addressed, it is often hard to move forward and receive the comfort from God and others we need. Thanks!
Thank you for sharing this post!
You are welcome Joseph. Blessings to you.
Thank you, Sue. I needed to hear this today.
I am so glad Hope. Blessings
I enjoyed reading this post. Very encouraging and uplifting and so true. I did a devotional a couple of years back that you might like to read. If so, here is the link to it http://hiseternalword.wordpress.com/2012/09/02/friend-of-the-lonely/
Blessings to you … Mikey
Miley, I think I spelled your name wrong on the comment I just posted on your site. Sorry! I enjoyed your post very much. Your thoughts and research about loneliness was wonderful. My prayer is that those feeling lonely would reach out to God’s offering of true love and friendship through coming to know Jesus. Blessings
Ha! Did it again…Mikey…please forgive, but I have been mostly using my smartphone due to my neck problems, and it is so easy to hit the wrong letter.
Amen!
This is the difference between religion and a relationship (with God). Religion = loneliness, relationship is fellowship.
Great point Bill. After I posted this, I realized that I forgot to add illness as something that can cause loneliness through isolation, something you can probably relate to. I love how you clarified that relationship with God is what we need. His love is what keeps me going. Thanks
You’re right, Sue, illness and anything that leads to isolation can lead to loneliness. I have been through that.
I know Bill. I thought if you when writing this. I pray blessings will come your way today.
Sue, I just love this! What an intuitive and lovingly biblical piece. Thank you! I know those who describe that solitary feeling in a crowd, the lonely, rejected ones. I pray for them passionately. 💗
Thanks, Jennifer. I have experienced this myself, so can understand the pain. blessings and thanks
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Great! Thanks…
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That was very beautiful. Thanks as always for illuminating God’s love for us through His beauty and your words 🙂
Thanks so much for your comments. Blessings
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You are right, sis Sue. The loneliness is very dangerous feeling. People who are lonely would tend to be easily fell rejected, easily hurt, and ultimately easily misunderstood and disappointed with God. The problem is many people do not realize that they are feeling lonely. This post is very good reminder for me. We are a friend of God 🙂 Thank you… Jesus bless you always.
Thank you Sella. Jesus is a friend indeed! Blessings your way.
I have found out this past year that Jesus is not only my friend but my kinsman redeemer. He has comforted me in my loneliness.
Yes. He went to great lengths to redeem us. Blessings and thanks
amen
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When the eternal one is ever present to hold our hands, we are never alone nor lonely. vw
Amen! thanks
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