The loneliness gets worse as I get older | Posted by Darren Marden at April 16, 2012 | Tags: 2012 April Loneliness |
I am 29 and in a little over a month I will be 30 years old and I am so lonely, more so right now than I have ever been in my life. As I write in this virtual space on my computer screen in my bedroom in my house on my own I am trying to hold back my tears and my sadness at how alone I feel. But I cant.
I was going to write why I am so alone but I cant even be bothered to do that, I feel so worthless and everything seems pointless. | |
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You mention you have your own house, that's a lot more than some people, I'd love to have my own place. But loneliness does suck, just try and branch out as much as you can; join a gym / en-roll on some courses / go out to bars and do your best to talk to strangers and strike up conversations. Just think that if conversation starters fail you'll never see those strangers ever again and you can just try again with others - confidence is key, but it's crazy how easy it is to act confident without truly feeling it.
Don't give up hope, there's a hole heap of things still to look forward to.
If you need to talk I'm at feint_left@hotmail.com
The Psalmist cried out, "No man cares for my soul." [Psalm 142:4]. He was experiencing the loneliness of isolation from other people, and the feeling that those around him were pursuing their own interests rather than showing genuine concern for his soul.
People are often pursuing their own interests and desires, but the lesson we must learn is that people are not our source. In the midst of your isolation, you can turn to Christ and discover that His love truly does satisfy. Jesus understands loneliness and rejection. He experienced isolation from people. Because he understands, he is able to bring acceptance and love.
Christ brings you love, acceptance, and intimate communion with the God of love. With Christ, you are not alone. He conquers your loneliness by coming to dwell within you. Loneliness is removed by the presence of the indwelling Christ.
There is precious communion with Christ, when a lonely person discovers that the love of Christ is real and satisfying. There is an old saying, "Blessed are the homesick, for they shall come home." Loneliness and isolation are signs of homesickness, which can only be healed by coming home to Christ.
Christ makes us whole. His love makes us whole, and out of the overflow of Christ's love within us we can then show love and compassion for those around us. Out of the overflow of His love and acceptance for you, which heals your loneliness, you can show love and caring towards those around you.
He knocks at the door of your heart; the presence of Christ is real. But He must be invited into your heart, into the center of your being.
Receive Him; receive His cleansing and forgiveness and love. Allow Him to have the control of your life in a genuine surrender, and His loving presence will fill you, removing loneliness and unrest. May the peace of Christ fill you now!
A Prayer of Surrender:
Dear Lord Jesus, please fill me with your love, and wash away all my sins. I surrender my heart and life to you. I ask you to receive me and make me whole.
Thank you for dying on the cross for my sins, to cleanse me and forgive me. Thank you for dying on the cross for me, to make me a child of God. I turn away from all my sins, with all my heart.
I receive you, Lord Jesus, as the Lord and Savior of my life. I ask you to rule in my heart and life from now on. I ask you to fill me with your loving presence, and guard me with your divine protection.
I ask you to strengthen me and help me, to live for you from now on. I ask you to fill me with love so that I can love other people with a pure love. Fill me with love so that I can love you with all of my heart.
Amen.
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