Loneliness begins as a soft ache in your soul, intensifying with time and isolation. Losing friends, lovers, and family leaves the world feeling empty and cold. However, the Bible repeatedly assures us of God’s constant presence. He will never forsake you.

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“In my distress I called to the Lord; I cried to my God for help. From his temple he heard my voice; my cry came before him, into his ears.” — Psalm 18:6

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“Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with that person, and they with me.” — Revelation 3:20

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“And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” — Matthew 28:20

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“Can a mother forget the baby at her breast and have no compassion on the child she has borne? Though she may forget, I will not forget you!” — Isaiah 49:15

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“Now is your time of grief, but I will see you again and you will rejoice, and no one will take away your joy.” — John 16:22

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“Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.” — Psalm 46:10

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“Though my father and my mother may forsake me, the Lord will take me in.” — Psalm 27:10

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“The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.” — Deuteronomy 31:8

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“The Lord is a refuge for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble. Those who know your name trust in you, for you, Lord, have never forsaken those who seek you.” — Psalm 9:9-10

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“Many are the woes of the wicked, but the Lord’s unfailing love surrounds the one who trusts in him.” — Psalm 32:10

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“When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze.” — Isaiah 43:2

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“Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.” — Psalm 23:4

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“I will not leave you as orphans; I will come to you.” — John 14:18

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“For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.” — Romans 8:38-39

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“He will cover you with his feathers, and under his wings you will find refuge; his faithfulness will be your shield and rampart.” — Psalm 91:4

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“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.” — Matthew 11:28-29

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“I waited patiently for the Lord; he turned to me and heard my cry. He lifted me out of the slimy pit, out of the mud and mire; he set my feet on a rock and gave me a firm place to stand.” — Psalm 40:1-2

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“As a mother comforts her child, so will I comfort you; and you will be comforted over Jerusalem.” — Isaiah 66:13

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“For I am the Lord your God who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, Do not fear; I will help you.” — Isaiah 41:13

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“The Lord watches over you—the Lord is your shade at your right hand.” — Psalm 121:5

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“Do not be afraid, for I am with you; I will bring your children from the east and gather you from the west.” — Isaiah 43:5

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“He reached down from on high and took hold of me; he drew me out of deep waters.” — Psalm 18:16

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“Even to your old age and gray hairs I am he, I am he who will sustain you. I have made you and I will carry you; I will sustain you and I will rescue you.” — Isaiah 46:4