From Psalm 31:1-2: “In you, O Lord, I seek refuge; do not let me ever be put to shame; in your righteousness deliver me. Incline your ear to me; rescue me speedily. Be a rock of refuge for me, a strong fortress to save me.”
Life struggles with loneliness
Days without human contact
Isolation grows, lights go dim
Time without purpose, sidetracked
Scorned, rejected, forgotten
Christ also feels all alone
Where have His disciples gone?
Taunted, tortured, overthrown
Holy God always at work
Cries of loneliness, He heeds
Our needs, never glossed over
Spirit moves others to lead
Alone, never life’s last word
Visits from others arrive
Blessed comfort sealed with love
Sustaining light will survive
Darkest loneliness leaving
Empty hearts fill with courage
Father’s love touching each soul
His blessings shall encourage
God’s love remaining steadfast
At death’s cross, Christ not alone
Darkened, empty tomb proclaims
God’s triumph, faith’s cornerstone
From Psalm 31:14-16: “But I trust in you, O Lord; I say, ‘You are my God.’ My times are in your hand; deliver me from the hand of my enemies and persecutors. Let your face shine upon your servant; save me in your steadfast love.”
Big Sky Buckeye 
Very beautiful 😀
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Thank you Christine. God’s peace to you and your loved ones.
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So very much needed are these words in our present times. Very well penned as always. Blessings to you.
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Thank you Suzette. I have seen older family members deal with loneliness, and it has encouraged me to reach out to them as much as possible.
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Bless you!
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How often we feel abandoned, rejected or alone. It makes all the difference in the word to have Christ’s constant presence with us.
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Indeed! I appreciate you sharing your perspective. It adds a blessed connection with this poem.
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Your poem is a journey from loneliness to the never ending presence of our dear Lord. Thank you for sharing!
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Susan, thanks for reading and sharing. So much of life is a journey, filled with both dark and light.
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TY
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Jim, thanks for reading. God’s peace!
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Wow! Love the poem ❤ God bless
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I appreciate you reading and sharing some thoughts. God’s peace!
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“Blessed comfort filled with love”~beautiful words and images, Richard. It’s filled with hope and love. Thank you.
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Karla, thanks for reading and sharing such kind thoughts. I appreciate how you find hope and love in this poem. Blessings.
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You’re welcome, Richard. Blessings to you!
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We are never alone. Praise God !
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Amen! I tried to build contrast and comparison between our personal loneliness and the feelings Christ experienced on the cross. I was also thinking of people like my mother who are now are their own.
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You did it so well Richard.
Blessings to you and your family.
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