Prayers in Times of Loneliness
to You Are Near
Lord Jesus Christ, I am assailed by a spell of loneliness. All of a sudden it is as if I am totally alone, without anyone in the world. It is a terrifying feeling, Lord; help me to overcome it. Let me realize that I am never really alone if I am united with You---for You are always with me. At the same time, remind me that I also have need of others, for I am a social being. And there are many people whom You have brought into my life to help me on my way to eternity. Teach me to see that we need one another if we are to make a go of our lives and complete the tasks You have given us. Amen.
I Cannot Do This Alone
O God, early in
the morning I cry to You. Help me to pray
And to concentrate my thoughts on You: I cannot do this alone.
In me there is darkness, but with You there is light;
I am lonely, but You do not leave me;
I am feeble in heart, but with You there is help;
I am restless, but with You there is peace.
In me there is bitterness, but with You there is patience;
I do not understand Your ways, but You know the way for me.
Restore me to liberty, and enable me to live now
That I may answer before You and before me.
Lord, whatever this day may bring, Your Name be praised.
~~ Dietrich Bonhoeffer
See also prayers
for those who live alone,
and those who are homesick.
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01/22/2006
