Recall Robin Williams' death. His films continue to be cherished by people of all ages, but one of his most famous quotes was, "I used to think the worst think in life was to end up all alone. It's not. The worst thing in life is to end up with people that make you feel all alone."
Those words come as a painful reminder that a man known for spreading joy could leave behind such a sorrowful message that rings true for billions around the world.
The first thing to remember when you are feeling alone, particularly when you are surrounded by friends, family -or even when you are at church - recall that God never abandons you.
2 Timothy 4:17 says, "But the Lord stood by me and gave me power, so that through me the message might be fully proclaimed for all the gentiles to hear; and so I was saved from the lion's mouth."
Sometimes people who feel left out appear unapproachable. Sometimes it is because of a stony face, uninviting body language or the fact that they are staring at the ground. Most don't even realize they are doing these things.
God doesn't want us to be alone, recall Genesis 2:18, "God said, 'It is not right that the man should be alone. I shall make him a helper.'"
Genesis 2:18 reminds us that God does not want us to be alone. Remember this when you find yourself feeling lonely in the future, then take steps to pull yourself from the lie of the devil whispering that you have no one and nowhere to turn.
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