There are times when we’re alone and relish in the feeling of freedom and other times when our hearts hurt from that lonely feeling of isolation. Indeed, a report issued in May 2023 from the U.S Surgeon General’s office finds that more than half of all American adults suffer from measurable levels of loneliness. The Surgeon General calls out loneliness as the newest health epidemic because the health impacts of chronic loneliness are significant: They include a 29% increased risk of heart disease, a 32% increased risk of stroke, and a 50% increased risk of developing dementia for older adults.During those times when we feel forgotten, it’s important to understand it is we are actually the ones doing the forgetting. As Christians, we understand that the connection we long for does not come from something or somebody outside of ourselves: It dwells alongside us. God has pitched His tent beside you: All you need to do is remember. As John the Evangelist writes in Revelation 21:3 (NKJV): “And I heard a loud voice from heaven saying, ‘Behold, the tabernacle of God is with men, and He will dwell with them, and they shall be His people. God Himself will be with them and be their God.'” Here, a selection of verses to reflect on and help you remember the One who loves you, always.
You have taken hold of my right hand.
You will guide me with Your plan,
And afterward receive me to glory. (NASB)Julia_Sudnitskaya/Getty Images
I have called you by your name;
You are Mine.
When you pass through the waters, I will be with you;
And through the rivers, they shall not overflow you.
When you walk through the fire, you shall not be burned,
Nor shall the flame scorch you.” (NKJV)Anton Petrus/Getty Images
In Your presence is fullness of joy;
At Your right hand are pleasures forevermore. (NKJV)TravisLincoln/Getty Images
Yes, I will help you,
I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.” (NKJV)LoveTheWind/Getty Images
Bible verses for loneliness: John 14:18
“I will not leave you as orphans, ” Jesus said to the disciples. “I will come to you.” (ESV)Annie Otzen/Getty ImagesScripture for loneliness: Psalm 73: 23-25
Nevertheless I am continually with You;You have taken hold of my right hand.
You will guide me with Your plan,
And afterward receive me to glory. (NASB)Julia_Sudnitskaya/Getty Images
Bible verses for loneliness: 1 John 4:13
By this we know that we abide in Him, and He in us, because He has given us of His Spirit. (NKJV)Maximkostenko/Getty ImagesScripture for loneliness: Isaiah 43: 1-2
“Fear not, for I have redeemed you;I have called you by your name;
You are Mine.
When you pass through the waters, I will be with you;
And through the rivers, they shall not overflow you.
When you walk through the fire, you shall not be burned,
Nor shall the flame scorch you.” (NKJV)Anton Petrus/Getty Images
Bible verses for loneliness: John 14:23
“If anyone loves Me, he will keep My word; and My Father will love him, and We will come to him and make Our home with him.” (NKJV)Roberto Moiola / Sysaworld/GettyScripture for loneliness: Psalm 16:11
You will show me the path of life;In Your presence is fullness of joy;
At Your right hand are pleasures forevermore. (NKJV)TravisLincoln/Getty Images
Bible verses for loneliness: Isaiah 41:10
“I will strengthen you,Yes, I will help you,
I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.” (NKJV)LoveTheWind/Getty Images
