How to overcome this hot summer of loneliness
In the midst of chaos and even when crowded by unhappy people, the loneliness presses in. And As we pour out what burdens our heart, God listens, He observes and He repeats His promises.
These verses were sent to me years ago from an unknown author. And today they may echo what you feel in your heart. If so, the promises that follow will silence doubt and lift you up.
The Cry…
Lord, sometimes my days seem like an endless echo of distant drums
Tormenting my soul and whispering sounds of sorrow.
My hours pass like homeless beggars, aimlessly shuffling to and from searching for shelter.
I thirst for company, for comfort, for words to quench my parched soul.
Minutes drag and mock me with more sounds of loneliness like sips of bitter poison.
And the tomorrow’s laugh at what my destiny holds.
Will time creep by until I reach the end?
And though people all around crowd in on me still loneliness juts through like weeds in an empty and abandoned field.
But this morning, after a black sleepless night, a stranger visited me—
A glimpse of light from the horizon as if the sun rose within me.
Your Words Lord, the same ones that had been lost in the web of confusion broke free to brush against my soul.
Have mercy on me, O Lord, for I call to you all day long. Bring joy to your servant, for to you, O Lord, I lift up my soul. You are forgiving and good, O Lord, abounding in love to all who call to you.
God’s promises for you:
Hear my prayer, O LORD; listen to my cry for mercy. In the day of my trouble I will call to you,for you will answer me. (Psalm 86:3)
But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary; they will walk and not be faint. (Isaiah 40:31)
In righteousness you will be established: Tyranny will be far from you; you will have nothing to fear. Terror will be far removed; it will not come near you. (Isaiah 54:14)
Prayer:
Father, I praise You for your attentive listening to my cries. I praise You because You give me the answer, the soothing my heart needs and the comfort my soul longs for. In Jesus’ name.
Has loneliness robbed your joy? Or has His love restored your soul?
Janet
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