One day, when I was still a young girl, I went to the supermarket with my parents. As we walked through the store, I saw a big candy section and got super excited. I stopped to admire all the colours and choices. After a while, I looked up—and my parents were gone! I felt a wave of panic. I was lost and completely alone.
That scary feeling is called loneliness. Sometimes, loneliness means we are left by ourselves, like I was in the store. Other times, it’s something we feel deep inside—even when there are people around us. It’s like our heart feels empty and far away from love.
Have you ever asked yourself: Why do I feel lonely?
I think it’s because our hearts are longing for something only God can give. Sometimes, we feel far from God, and loneliness helps us realise how much we need Him.
When I don’t talk to God or spend time with Him, I start to feel that lonely feeling again. But, it’s in those quiet, sad moments that I remember how much I need God.
Just like King David said in the Bible:
“But I am poor and needy;
Yet the Lord thinks upon me.
You are my help and my deliverer;
Do not delay, O my God.”(Psalm 40:17)
When I was lost in the supermarket, I stopped caring about the candy and ran to find my parents. In the same way, when we feel lonely, it’s time to stop focusing on all the things that distract us and start searching for God with all our heart.
Loneliness isn’t fun, but it can help us listen closely for God’s gentle voice calling us back to Him. Sometimes, we’re tempted to fill that empty feeling with fun, like games, friends, and other entertainment. Truthfully, we will soon find that only God can fill our hearts with peace, love, and joy.
Family Altar
Use these discussion questions and our prayer as a guide for your family altar.
Parents can lead the prayer and invite their children to repeat after them or encourage their children to take the lead, making family altar time a shared journey of faith.
Discussion Questions:
How close do you feel to God right now?
If you feel far from God, do you miss being close to Him?
In each day, what are some ways you can look for God and grow closer to Him?
Prayer in Words:
In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, we pray.
Thank You, Lord, for abiding with us every step of the way, especially in all the moments we feel least loved.
No matter how busy or crowded our lives may get, remind us to find our way back to You.
Without You, our hearts are small and hollow.
Hallelujah, Amen.
