Is it possible to be lonely in this busy world? Yes, it is very possible. Many have committed suicide because of loneliness. Loneliness has led many to depression and mental ill-health. Loneliness doesn’t just mean being alone, you can be in the midst of people and still be lonely. Getting married doesn’t solve the problem of loneliness, neither does being social. In fact, some of the people whom we assume to be social are very lonely within. They might be fashionable, outgoing, and gorgeous, but personally, they are empty and lonely. Loneliness is as a result of a lack of communication between one person and another. This means that two people can be staying together, eating together, sleeping in the same bed and still be lonely. This is a very big problem that many people are facing today, and by God’s grace, we are going to tackle and solve this problem scripturally.

Overcoming loneliness is possible and achievable if we take the following steps:

Accept that you are lonely

Some people will never want to accept their problems, they will never want to accept the fact that they are lonely, and because of that, help will be too far from them. The bible said that he that covereth his sin shall not prosper, and the same thing can be said about those that refuse to accept their state of loneliness.

Believe that Jesus can fill the emptiness in you

The bible said that we are complete in him. That means that without Jesus, there can never be fullness and fulfillment in life. There is emptiness in man that causes loneliness that only God can fill. That is why someone might have all the best in life, but without Jesus, the person will still remain empty and lonely. Jesus is the best companion anyone can have, a very present help in time of need. So, you must come to him and accept him.

Continue in fellowship and study of the word of God

This means that the word of God will become your closest companion and counselor. From the word of God, you will receive divine guidelines and directions in life.

Change your attitude towards people

Another reason for your loneliness is your attitude towards people. How do you react to people, how do you relate with them? The bible said that as we would that others treat us, we should treat them the same.

Join in a cause or community development work

Do something that when you are done with it, you will receive a sense of fulfillment and happiness. Help put a smile on someone’s face, and you will surely smile too.

It is possible to get out from loneliness, and if you can believe in God and do your part, change your attitude and be a helper to someone, surely, your life will never be boring and lonely.