53. The Surprising Cure for Loneliness

What if the cure for loneliness isn't finding more people... but learning to be alone?In this reflection on Psalm 139, John Ortberg explores one of the deepest realities of being human: our longing to be fully known and never abandoned.Drawing on the wisdom of Dallas Willard, John explains why we spend so much energy avoiding solitude—and why silence may actually become the place where we discover God's loving presence most deeply.This episode explores:Psalm 139 and being fully known by God- The difference between aloneness and loneliness- Why we distract ourselves with constant noise- Dallas Willard's "strange cure for loneliness"- Romans 8 and God's inseparable love- How solitude leads to deeper communityScriptures:- Psalm 139- Romans 8:35–39- Hebrews 13:5#Psalm139 #JohnOrtberg #DallasWillard #Loneliness #Solitude #Prayer #SpiritualFormation #ChristianFaith #BibleStudy #GodKnowsYou📚 Today's Resources:Dallas Willard, Hearing God Ludie Day Pickett, “Never Alone”Dallas Willard, The Divine Conspiracy  🙌 New episodes every weekday.📲 Subscribe, like, and share to help others grow spiritually. One day at a time.Become New is here to help you grow spiritually one day at a time.TEXT us at 51504EMAIL US at [email protected] OUR WEEKDAY EMAILS WITH EXTRA GOODIES at becomenew.com/subscribeGET A TEXT REMINDER FOR NEW VIDEOS: text NEW to 51504SEND US PRAYER REQUESTS: via text or email; we'll send you a written prayer from our teamDOWNLOAD FREE STUDY GUIDES: BecomeNew.com/study-guides😊 Join Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1CnqywVp9s/🤳Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/become.new/Music Credits:Vikersund by RØRE - MB01V0UASAACPKEAlta by RØRE - MB01IWZVJASGKHF00:00 The Strange Cure for Loneliness00:30 Psalm 139 Begins01:01 You Have Searched Me and Know Me01:47 God Knows Every Moment02:16 Even There, You Are Present02:49 Fearfully and Wonderfully Made03:23 Holding My Newborn Daughter04:28 Dallas Willard's Story of Aloneness05:17 The Human Condition of Being Alone06:26 God Can Go Where No One Else Can07:01 Never Alone07:56 Why We Distract Ourselves08:41 The Cure for Loneliness09:19 Nothing Can Separate Us From God's Love10:05 God Already Knows10:33 Present to the Presence11:06 Solitude Leads to Community11:32 You Are Never Alone