Loneliness Life Work

Life Work:

All by myself…don’t wanna be, all by myself…anymore

Scripture Memory Verse:

“Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their work: If one falls down, his friend can help him up. But pity the man who falls and has no one to help him up!” –Ecclesiastes 4:9-10

Life Work Assignments:

1.       Sometimes the first step in dealing with loneliness is admitting that we are in fact lonely. Most people don’t know what is going on inside of us, unless we let them in and tell them. If you are feeling lonely, first admit it to God. Tell Him why you think you are feeling this way. Is it because of your husband’s deployment? Is it because you are keeping your guard up with others so they can’t get in? Is it because you isolate yourself? Then, find someone who you think can be a friend to you during this time and admit it to them.

2.       Often times, we can make up stories in our heads about other people when in fact we ourselves are guilty of the same thing! Sometimes, we can say, “no one ever invites me out or tries to be my friend,” when in actuality we never attempt to invite others or be their friend. Actively try to engage people. Call someone up and ask them to do something with you. Sure, you might get rejected, but keep trying if at first you don’t succeed. Call others in this group or other “circles” in your life until you find someone who is willing to have another friend.

3.       Some of you may not be dealing with the feeling of loneliness in your life right now. Praise God for that! But, undoubtedly, you have experienced a season of loneliness. Be actively seeking those who are lonely and comfort them in their time of loneliness. What are some actual things you can do to show someone else they are not alone? Can you send them a card? Can you invite them over for dinner? Be creative and then, do it!

4.      Aloneness is not always a bad thing. If your husband is away or if you are just feeling as though you are in a season of loneliness, use it to grow closer to God. Use times of aloneness for prayer and studying His word. Converse with God as frequently as you do your husband when he is home and you will find your relationship with God grow abundantly. Share the same concerns you would share with your husband, with your Creator. Share your daily thoughts, just as you would with your husband, with God. The conversation we are suppose to carry on with God isn’t meant to last just in the morning, before a meal or at night before bed, it is meant to be continuous.