BGEA: Are You Lonely?

Do you feel lonely? You aren't alone. Today Billy Graham responds to questions from readers at three different phases of life: a college student who feels isolated, an empty-nester and an elderly man who just lost his wife. — Editors

I suppose it's an old story, but I left home and moved to a big city after graduating from college, thinking I'd find happiness and success. My job isn't bad, but I haven't made any friends here and I've never felt so lonely. Should I just give up and move back?
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Our last child went away to college several months ago, and I can't believe how hard it's been adjusting to an empty house. It doesn't bother my husband as much because he's busy at work all day, but I feel at loose ends most of the time. Maybe you have some suggestions.
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My wife died almost two years ago, and I think the hardest part has been the loneliness. I'd like to remarry but my children keep dropping hints that they'd have a very hard time with that, so I haven't done anything. Am I doomed to be lonely the rest of my life?
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Are you lonely? There are many lonely people today. Loneliness is one of the supreme problems of modern society. But when you are with Christ, you have Jesus as your Lord and companion. Loneliness has an inner dimension. It is a thirst of the spirit, and the roots of loneliness are within each of us.
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12 Comments

bart says 6.2.2012, 06:18 a.m.

I'd like prayer- im a recovering addict,and married the same but didn't know-shes in denial,i led her to Christ but shes now with her ex whose abusive and sells. She seems to have just kicked God out.I love her so much!

Pearl says 2.3.2012, 10:05 a.m.

God is always with me. I feel his touch everyday. On Christmas Eve I was involved in a car accident I was pinned in and I felt the Lord so close to me. I wasn't frightened. It is times like this you can feel God's presence. God bless you

Betty says 2.1.2012, 8:01 p.m.

Please pray for me. I lost my husband and just seem to can't get my life back in order. I miss him so much. We had no children. My sister is divorced and we do a lot of things together, but when I am alone at home I miss him so much.

Debbie says 1.14.2012, 01:36 a.m.

I grew up in an alcoholic home. When you are never told you are loved or hugged or listened to; there is a painful loneliness and emptiness that follows you into adulthood.

Sandy says 1.13.2012, 5:03 p.m.

Loneliness when faith in a God who is near as the breath I breathe? Loneliness when a day is done and I watch the sunset in its beautiful colors? Loneliness when familiar sights and sounds pass meas I drive along? Loneliness when settling in? No.

Dr. G. says 1.13.2012, 4:55 p.m.

Hi!Notice that "bottom line" in each of Rev. Grahams answers is to "Seek God for His will." He's right on. Matt 6:33 "Seek after His kingdom and His righteousness first and the rest shall follow." Psm 37: "Delight in Me and I will give you

esther says 1.13.2012, 4:10 p.m.

I just separated from husband of 18 yr marriage hes a non christian selfish an very verbal abusive and doesn't like my christian family. Don't want to go back to that. Please help me pray that I can be strong with Gods help.

Joseph says 1.13.2012, 4:04 p.m.

I'm blessed by this article. God bless you Pastor.

Ed says 1.13.2012, 3:26 p.m.

I can sympathize! I lost my wife, 41 (to breast-cancer) when I was 45. I am now 76, and I have been remarried for 21 years. I did not even CONSIDER asking "permission" from my 3 adult daughters (now 53, 51, and 49). Too bad if they don't like it.

Watt says 1.13.2012, 3:06 p.m.

Recommend highly his new book NEARING HOME

Kristina says 1.13.2012, 2:08 p.m.

After almost 5 years of divorce (34 yrs) I have felt VERY lonely. Now, I am getting into the Word, and realizing God has a plan for me. I want to be the woman of God He wants me to be. Lonely? At times, and then I go to the Word. It has offered peace.

Trish says 1.13.2012, 11:16 a.m.

This is in regard to the gentleman who lost his wife 2 years ago, and remains lonely. I think your "adult" children should take a look at who they want to be happy. Themselves or Dad? EVERYONE is entitled to be happy in life.