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John337
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What scriptures should I read I am dealing with feelings of loneliness?
What scripture should I read I am dealing with feelings of loneliness?
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John 14Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition (RSVCE)
Jesus the Way to the Father
14 “Let not your hearts be troubled; believe [a] in God, believe also in me. 2 In my Father’s house are many rooms; if it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you? 3 And when I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and will take you to myself, that where I am you may be also. 4 And you know the way where I am going.”
Jesus the Way to the Father
14 “Let not your hearts be troubled; believe [a] in God, believe also in me. 2 In my Father’s house are many rooms; if it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you? 3 And when I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and will take you to myself, that where I am you may be also. 4 And you know the way where I am going.”
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The_Old_Maid
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Try these!
• Faith (1 Peter 1:3-9; Hebr. 11, esp. verse 1). Faith is knowing that the sun is shining even when your eyes are closed. Faith is knowing that a handful of seeds contains a garden.
• Perseverance (Luke 18:1-8, 21:19; Rom. 12:11-12; Heb. 2:1-3, 10:32-39; 2 Pet. 2:20-21). Will not God vindicate His faithful ones who cry to Him day and night? But when the Son of Man comes, will He find faith on earth?
• Worship. God’s people should avoid “will worship” (Col. 2:11, 23; Rom. 13:14; 1 Tim. 4:7-8; 1 Pet. 3:21; Jude 1:23). “Will worship” often has “a show of wisdom and humility. It typifies any use of carnal means to kindle the fire of devotion and praise” (Lev. 10:1-6, SRB-1917, p. 193). Rather, God’s people should worship in spirit and in truth (John 4:21-24, 9:38; Phill. 3:3; see also Matt. 2:2, 11; Luke 2:37). And they should worship together (Hebr. 10:25). A coal separated from the fire swiftly grows cold.
• Discernment (1 Kings 3:9-12; John 16:12-15; Rom. 14; 1 Cor. 2:12-16; James 3:17; 1 John 4:1-6). “Ask and it shall be given to you” applies to protection against “itching ears” too.
• Obedience (Matt 22.1-14; Matt. 25; Mark 4:1-26; Luke 13:6-9). Those who love God keep His commandments. God cannot redeem anyone He cannot command. How can one claim to love God if they have no interest in learning about His character, His nature, His will, or His plans?
• Commitment (Luke 9:51, 62, 22:42; John 10:11; Eph.6.10; Hebr. 10:35-39). Jesus could have chosen to leave the Garden of Gethsemane. He chose to stay, for us and for our salvation. The hands and feet of Jesus remind us of His love for us. Can we not stay awake with Him for one hour?
• Presence (Psa. 139:1-18; Isa. 43:2; John 14:23, 20:22; Rev. 3:20). When Jesus promised the Holy Spirit He is saying I will give you the very breath of My life. We can never run away from the Ever-present One. That is not a threat; it is a gift. God is not out to break hearts but to melt them.
• Hope (Jer. 29:11; Lam. 3:21-26; Psa 10:17, 16.5-8, 33:18-22; Rom. 5:2-5, 8:24-25, 12:12, 15:4, 15:13; 2 Cor. 4:16-18). From an old rugged cross to an empty tomb, a hopeless end became our endless hope.
• Peace (Matt. 8:23-27; Mark 4.37-39; Psa. 23; Psa. 107:23-30; Isa. 43:2). “Master, carest Thou not that we perish?” Yes, He cares. The storms of life won’t always be calmed—but He gave us Himself to calm the storms inside.
• Death (John 11:25, 14:1-6; Rom. 14:8; 1 Thess. 4:14; Phill. 1:21; Psa. 23:6, 116.15; John 3:16). For the Christian, death is not the extinguishment of the light, but rather the candle going out because the dawn has come.
• Faith (1 Peter 1:3-9; Hebr. 11, esp. verse 1). Faith is knowing that the sun is shining even when your eyes are closed. Faith is knowing that a handful of seeds contains a garden.
• Perseverance (Luke 18:1-8, 21:19; Rom. 12:11-12; Heb. 2:1-3, 10:32-39; 2 Pet. 2:20-21). Will not God vindicate His faithful ones who cry to Him day and night? But when the Son of Man comes, will He find faith on earth?
• Worship. God’s people should avoid “will worship” (Col. 2:11, 23; Rom. 13:14; 1 Tim. 4:7-8; 1 Pet. 3:21; Jude 1:23). “Will worship” often has “a show of wisdom and humility. It typifies any use of carnal means to kindle the fire of devotion and praise” (Lev. 10:1-6, SRB-1917, p. 193). Rather, God’s people should worship in spirit and in truth (John 4:21-24, 9:38; Phill. 3:3; see also Matt. 2:2, 11; Luke 2:37). And they should worship together (Hebr. 10:25). A coal separated from the fire swiftly grows cold.
• Discernment (1 Kings 3:9-12; John 16:12-15; Rom. 14; 1 Cor. 2:12-16; James 3:17; 1 John 4:1-6). “Ask and it shall be given to you” applies to protection against “itching ears” too.
• Obedience (Matt 22.1-14; Matt. 25; Mark 4:1-26; Luke 13:6-9). Those who love God keep His commandments. God cannot redeem anyone He cannot command. How can one claim to love God if they have no interest in learning about His character, His nature, His will, or His plans?
• Commitment (Luke 9:51, 62, 22:42; John 10:11; Eph.6.10; Hebr. 10:35-39). Jesus could have chosen to leave the Garden of Gethsemane. He chose to stay, for us and for our salvation. The hands and feet of Jesus remind us of His love for us. Can we not stay awake with Him for one hour?
• Presence (Psa. 139:1-18; Isa. 43:2; John 14:23, 20:22; Rev. 3:20). When Jesus promised the Holy Spirit He is saying I will give you the very breath of My life. We can never run away from the Ever-present One. That is not a threat; it is a gift. God is not out to break hearts but to melt them.
• Hope (Jer. 29:11; Lam. 3:21-26; Psa 10:17, 16.5-8, 33:18-22; Rom. 5:2-5, 8:24-25, 12:12, 15:4, 15:13; 2 Cor. 4:16-18). From an old rugged cross to an empty tomb, a hopeless end became our endless hope.
• Peace (Matt. 8:23-27; Mark 4.37-39; Psa. 23; Psa. 107:23-30; Isa. 43:2). “Master, carest Thou not that we perish?” Yes, He cares. The storms of life won’t always be calmed—but He gave us Himself to calm the storms inside.
• Death (John 11:25, 14:1-6; Rom. 14:8; 1 Thess. 4:14; Phill. 1:21; Psa. 23:6, 116.15; John 3:16). For the Christian, death is not the extinguishment of the light, but rather the candle going out because the dawn has come.
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SuscipeMeDomine
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I love Psalm 139 with God’s infinite knowledge of us and care for us.
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John337
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I’ll look at it I’ve just read John 6.
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De_Maria
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Pray the Scriptural Rosary with a Bible handy. That will take you through the life of Christ.
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Limoncello4021
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Psalm 23 always works for me. The Lord is my shepherd; nothing shall I want.
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John337
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That’s a very nice one I will read it. Speaking of which my mom converted to protestant and her and her husband took that psalm out of context.
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Limoncello4021
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Psalm 23 has comforted so many, many people through the years. It springs to my mind immediately when I feel alone or afraid, and it never fails to give me hope and confidence. God is with us always, guiding and protecting.
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tifischer
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God bless you. Jesus, the Saints and Angels are your friends who are always with you. When you are lonely trust in God and pray.
Ask, Seek, Knock
7 “Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. 8 For everyone who asks receives; the one who seeks finds; and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened. Matthew 7:7
Ask, Seek, Knock
7 “Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. 8 For everyone who asks receives; the one who seeks finds; and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened. Matthew 7:7
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adamhovey1988
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This is my favourite Bible verse, and it always helps me whenever I’m down, regardless of the situation. Revelation 21:4 RSVCE - he will wipe away every tear from their - Bible Gateway
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CatholicSpirit
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Read Lamentations if you don’t want to feel like the only one who’s gone through it. That worked for me (strangely)
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oldgraymare2
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This is one of my favorites, along with Psalm 91. 
I am editing my post to include Psalm 91 here, from the www.catholic-bible.org website:
91:1 He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.
91:2 I will say of the LORD, He is my refuge and my fortress: my God; in him will I trust.
91:3 Surely he shall deliver thee from the snare of the fowler, and from the noisome pestilence.
91:4 He shall cover thee with his feathers, and under his wings shalt thou trust: his truth shall be thy shield and buckler.
91:5 Thou shalt not be afraid for the terror by night; nor for the arrow that flieth by day;
91:6 Nor for the pestilence that walketh in darkness; nor for the destruction that wasteth at noonday.
91:7 A thousand shall fall at thy side, and ten thousand at thy right hand; but it shall not come nigh thee.
91:8 Only with thine eyes shalt thou behold and see the reward of the wicked.
91:9 Because thou hast made the LORD, which is my refuge, even the most High, thy habitation;
91:10 There shall no evil befall thee, neither shall any plague come nigh thy dwelling.
91:11 For he shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all thy ways.
91:12 They shall bear thee up in their hands, lest thou dash thy foot against a stone.
91:13 Thou shalt tread upon the lion and adder: the young lion and the dragon shalt thou trample under feet.
91:14 Because he hath set his love upon me, therefore will I deliver him: I will set him on high, because he hath known my name.
91:15 He shall call upon me, and I will answer him: I will be with him in trouble; I will deliver him, and honour him.
91:16 With long life will I satisfy him, and shew him my salvation.
I am editing my post to include Psalm 91 here, from the www.catholic-bible.org website:
91:1 He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.
91:2 I will say of the LORD, He is my refuge and my fortress: my God; in him will I trust.
91:3 Surely he shall deliver thee from the snare of the fowler, and from the noisome pestilence.
91:4 He shall cover thee with his feathers, and under his wings shalt thou trust: his truth shall be thy shield and buckler.
91:5 Thou shalt not be afraid for the terror by night; nor for the arrow that flieth by day;
91:6 Nor for the pestilence that walketh in darkness; nor for the destruction that wasteth at noonday.
91:7 A thousand shall fall at thy side, and ten thousand at thy right hand; but it shall not come nigh thee.
91:8 Only with thine eyes shalt thou behold and see the reward of the wicked.
91:9 Because thou hast made the LORD, which is my refuge, even the most High, thy habitation;
91:10 There shall no evil befall thee, neither shall any plague come nigh thy dwelling.
91:11 For he shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all thy ways.
91:12 They shall bear thee up in their hands, lest thou dash thy foot against a stone.
91:13 Thou shalt tread upon the lion and adder: the young lion and the dragon shalt thou trample under feet.
91:14 Because he hath set his love upon me, therefore will I deliver him: I will set him on high, because he hath known my name.
91:15 He shall call upon me, and I will answer him: I will be with him in trouble; I will deliver him, and honour him.
91:16 With long life will I satisfy him, and shew him my salvation.
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Lara
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Once I had a roommate who would busy herself reading the Bible every night. Meantime I was very lonely, far away from home, needing somebody to talk to. I respected her wishes. She was a very disciplined non-Catholic Christian. She filled her days with studying, exercise, visiting her boyfriend, playing with her cat, and reading the Bible. But she had no time to talk to me.
If you’re lonely, my advice is to close the Bible. Look around you and see if somebody else is lonely too. Perhaps in a hospital, going through cancer treatment. Perhaps on a bus. Perhaps ask the priest about any newcomers you could welcome to your city.
If you’re lonely, my advice is to close the Bible. Look around you and see if somebody else is lonely too. Perhaps in a hospital, going through cancer treatment. Perhaps on a bus. Perhaps ask the priest about any newcomers you could welcome to your city.
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Herculees
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ALL THE FOLLOWING SCRIPTURES DEAL WITH LONELINESS!
Isaiah 41:10, 1 Peter 5:7, Joshua 1:5, Deuteronomy 31:6, Genesis 2:18, Psalm 23:4, Matthew 28:20
Hebrews 13:5, Psalm 27:10, Philippians 4:6-7, Hebrews 13:1-25, Psalm 38:9, John 14:18,
Romans 8:35-39, 2 Timothy 4:16-18, Psalm 62:8, Isaiah 40:28-31, Psalm 68:5-6, Proverbs 18:24,
1 John 4:13, Deuteronomy 31:8, Psalm 121:1-2, Romans 8:31, Psalm 25:16, Psalm 147:3,
Psalm 68:6, Psalm 62:5, James 4:7, Proverbs 15:13-14, Luke 5:16, 1 Samuel 12:22, John 3:16,
Matthew 11:28-29, Isaiah 53:3, Jeremiah 15:17, Hebrews 13:5-6, Psalm 102:7, Isaiah 53:4-6,
Jeremiah 29:11, Psalm 13:1-6, Timothy 4:16-17, John 16:33, Psalm 23:1-6, Matthew 27:46,
Psalm 94:17-19, 1 Peter 5:6-7, Matthew 14:23, 2 Corinthians 1:3-4, Psalm 40:1-3,
Lamentations 3:25-30, 1 Timothy 5:5, 1 Corinthians 10:13, Romans 8:38-39, Psalm 42:11,
Psalm 142:4, John 14:16, Psalm 46:1, John 14:27, John 14:1, Joshua 1:9, John 16:32,
Jeremiah 15:10, Psalm 3:3, Isaiah 43:2, Psalm 43:5, Psalm 13:1, Mark 1:35, Isaiah 53:4,
Isaiah 51:11, 1 John 1:9, 2 Corinthians 7:5-6, Psalm 91:1-2, 1 Kings 19:10, Luke 4:42,
Matthew 14:13, Isaiah 43:1-4, Psalm 145:18, Psalm 91:14-16, Matthew 11:28-30,
Psalm 71:9, Psalm 25:16-21, 2 Timothy 3:16, John 14:1-2, Psalm 139:1-18, Philippians 4:19,
Matthew 28:19-20, Isaiah 41:1, 1 Corinthians 6:11, Psalm 38:11, Revelation 1:1, 1 John 4:7-8,
Ecclesiastes 3:1-8, Romans 8:39, Genesis 32:24, 1 Corinthians 4:5, John 6:15,
1 Thessalonians 4:13, 1 Corinthians 7:1-9, Revelation 1:1-20, and John 3:16-17
Isaiah 41:10, 1 Peter 5:7, Joshua 1:5, Deuteronomy 31:6, Genesis 2:18, Psalm 23:4, Matthew 28:20
Hebrews 13:5, Psalm 27:10, Philippians 4:6-7, Hebrews 13:1-25, Psalm 38:9, John 14:18,
Romans 8:35-39, 2 Timothy 4:16-18, Psalm 62:8, Isaiah 40:28-31, Psalm 68:5-6, Proverbs 18:24,
1 John 4:13, Deuteronomy 31:8, Psalm 121:1-2, Romans 8:31, Psalm 25:16, Psalm 147:3,
Psalm 68:6, Psalm 62:5, James 4:7, Proverbs 15:13-14, Luke 5:16, 1 Samuel 12:22, John 3:16,
Matthew 11:28-29, Isaiah 53:3, Jeremiah 15:17, Hebrews 13:5-6, Psalm 102:7, Isaiah 53:4-6,
Jeremiah 29:11, Psalm 13:1-6, Timothy 4:16-17, John 16:33, Psalm 23:1-6, Matthew 27:46,
Psalm 94:17-19, 1 Peter 5:6-7, Matthew 14:23, 2 Corinthians 1:3-4, Psalm 40:1-3,
Lamentations 3:25-30, 1 Timothy 5:5, 1 Corinthians 10:13, Romans 8:38-39, Psalm 42:11,
Psalm 142:4, John 14:16, Psalm 46:1, John 14:27, John 14:1, Joshua 1:9, John 16:32,
Jeremiah 15:10, Psalm 3:3, Isaiah 43:2, Psalm 43:5, Psalm 13:1, Mark 1:35, Isaiah 53:4,
Isaiah 51:11, 1 John 1:9, 2 Corinthians 7:5-6, Psalm 91:1-2, 1 Kings 19:10, Luke 4:42,
Matthew 14:13, Isaiah 43:1-4, Psalm 145:18, Psalm 91:14-16, Matthew 11:28-30,
Psalm 71:9, Psalm 25:16-21, 2 Timothy 3:16, John 14:1-2, Psalm 139:1-18, Philippians 4:19,
Matthew 28:19-20, Isaiah 41:1, 1 Corinthians 6:11, Psalm 38:11, Revelation 1:1, 1 John 4:7-8,
Ecclesiastes 3:1-8, Romans 8:39, Genesis 32:24, 1 Corinthians 4:5, John 6:15,
1 Thessalonians 4:13, 1 Corinthians 7:1-9, Revelation 1:1-20, and John 3:16-17
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tifischer
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If I could give this two hearts i would!
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tifischer
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Great suggestions to find other people who would appreciate his company…perhaps he could take these words of God that people have shared with.
I don’t have family in the area, just moved to the area and have been single for a long while. When my kids are at their dads during the Holidays sometimes, by God’s grace I volunteer. Homeless shelters, homeless pregancy shelter or bring Holiday dinner to a family in need, spend time with people at a retirement home. Offer the kindness to God! It is important not to lay our own troubles on these people in need though : ). Even more of a sacrifice for God
. God bless you, trust in Him.
I don’t have family in the area, just moved to the area and have been single for a long while. When my kids are at their dads during the Holidays sometimes, by God’s grace I volunteer. Homeless shelters, homeless pregancy shelter or bring Holiday dinner to a family in need, spend time with people at a retirement home. Offer the kindness to God! It is important not to lay our own troubles on these people in need though : ). Even more of a sacrifice for God
. God bless you, trust in Him.- Status