Jesus Understands Your Loneliness Loneliness is universal in our world. Psychologists tell us it’s one of the most frequent issues they deal with in their counseling practice. Loneliness is often the root of suicide attempts, drug abuse, alcohol addiction, and many other problems—both physical and psychological. Christians aren’t immune to anything. Even Jesus Christ felt loneliness. And guess what—he understands when you get lonely, too! Then Jesus went with his disciples to a place called Gethsemane, and he said to them, “Sit here while I go over there and pray.” He took Peter and the two sons of Zebedee along with him, and he began to be sorrowful and troubled. 38 Then he said to them, “My soul is overwhelmed with sorrow to the point of death. Stay here and keep watch with me.” Going a little farther, he fell with his face to the ground and prayed, “My Father, if it is possible, may this cup be taken from me. Yet not as I will, but as you will.” - Matthew 26:36-39 New International Version But Jesus often withdrew to lonely places and prayed. - Luke 5:16 New International Version Jesus understands your loneliness he felt it on the cross. We need God today as much as we needed Him. In your loneliness, God is closest to you, whether you realize it or not. The Bible says in Psalm 34:18, The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. The righteous person may have many troubles, but the Lord delivers him from them all; he protects all his bones, not one of them will be broken. Pray It! Ask God to glorify himself through your loneliness.Be blessed and keep on smiling whenever and wherever you are. Have a great day everyone! God bless us all and again thank you for your time.