A Prayer for Strength When You're Feeling Alone - Your Daily Prayer - July 13
A Prayer for Strength When You're Feeling Alone
By Keri Eichberger
Bible Reading:
“And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all the Lord’s holy people, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, and to know this love that surpasses knowledge—that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God.” - Ephesians 3:17-19
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It was date night, and Mike and I had been caught up in conversation over whatever the struggle-of-the-day had been at home. We were settled into a small outdoor bistro set at a street-side diner that was tucked in a quaint part of town where solo passersby or couples out for an evening stroll were the norm. As a lady passed, led by her mid-sized canine companion, Mike made the comment, “At least we never have to worry about being lonely,” as if the picture before him resembled potential loneliness. I should’ve quickly responded, “You’re right, we are blessed with a house full of seven, and there is always company around.” But instead of agreeing, my heart felt a vulnerable, lonely prick.
A disappointing realization surfaced that some of my most lonely times have been in the midst of circles full of people, within days bursting at the seams with busy, and in moments and seasons when I was rarely actually alone. Mike was considering, What if all this woman has is her dog, and hardly any human connection. And if that were true, she may no doubt feel overwhelmed with loneliness. But the reality you may have witnessed, too, is that loneliness doesn’t always depend on the number of people surrounding you.
Have you felt lonely lately? Or can you recall a situation that tends to bring about that sense in your soul? Maybe a time when your house was empty day after day. Or when you showed up at the office and felt like no one truly knew you for far too long. Or maybe you can recount repeated instances at small gatherings or large events when it seemed not a soul noticed you or cared to talk to you, or you just felt invisible to the entire room. Regardless of the number of people near me or you, the loneliness we feel is a result of how genuinely seen, looked after, and cared for we feel. And when you’re experiencing these feelings, loneliness can easily bring you down, as it zaps the joy, hope, and so much strength right out of you, leaving you weak and without the fight to ward off the hurt.
For the times—and maybe now—that you can relate to this struggle, I want to encourage you with this strengthening reminder: The Lord your God incessantly and genuinely sees you, lovingly looks after you, and constantly cares so deeply for you. I know this, and maybe you actually do too, but the truth is, sometimes you just want someone in the flesh to see you too. We all do. And I believe if we take this specific request to the Lord he will listen, and in time respond. But more than anything, I think he wants us to increasingly learn to rely solely on him. And to truly grasp his love and care for us as his beloved sons and daughters. Because his love is the only love that won’t fail us. He knows that people will undoubtedly let us down, and he wants to teach us to depend deeper on him and to draw our strength and joy from his immeasurable love.
Today I pray that you may begin to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, and to know this love that surpasses knowledge—that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God. When loneliness starts to set in, let’s set our souls on the love of Christ and draw strength, joy, and fellowship from the fullness of God.
Let’s Pray:
Father God, You are my constant companion. And though this world leaves me feeling lonely when no one is around or when no one seems to notice me, you are there. Your love never leaves me, your eyes always see me, and your tender care is continually there to comfort me. Lord, I long to have earthly friends to share my heart and life with, too, and I ask you to hear my prayer. But most importantly, teach me to understand the depth of your love. Help me to depend on you alone and find companionship in your presence. And help me gain strength and joy from your fullness. I know you will never fail me, and I praise you for that. In Your abounding Name, Amen.
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