As a counselor, I get many calls from people who are overcome with loneliness.  Have you ever experienced loneliness even in a crowded room?  As many of you know, my sweet Ed went home to Heaven almost 4 years ago and walking through his fight with the "C" word and finally saying goodbye was so very hard. To this very day I miss him like crazy. 

So many whose spouses have gone on to glory struggle with being lonely.  It is a pretty empty feeling.  Some have described lonely as being without company. Some define it as being cut off from others or solitary.  I have learned a few things that can help people get out from under the heavy weight of loneliness.   

Remember that Jesus is the friend that sticks closer than a brother.  He is loyal, He is present, and He is patient.  He promises to be with us until the end of the age. There is not a moment that we are without His presence.

1. Learn more about being comfortable in your own company.
2. Try to open up to people you know and trust.
3. Take it slow.
4. Make new connections.
5. Try not to compare yourself with others.
6. Look after yourself.

You are never alone.  God is with You.