Loneliness, the New Pandemic?

Join our conversation!Welcome to Let’s Journey Together- a Moment with Father. I’m Linda Goldfarb, and I want to encourage and inspire your walk with the Lord. For more encouragement, please visit LindaGoldfarb.com. I’m so glad you’re here.Is loneliness the new pandemic?When Covid-19 surfaced, isolation became the new normal. Visual engagement-minimized.Masking eliminated facial engagement.No smiles. No toothy grins. No sideway smirks. I saw only half a face with searching eyes. The result of our isolation was universal loneliness, and no one was immune.After eight months of staying home, my loneliness surfaced as sadness. Subtle. Sneaky. Sadness.As a strong, outgoing female, I do not handle sadness well. How about you?Zooming on a flat screen or FaceTime became my community. My relationships were no longer 3-D. Outside of my hubby, Sam, and our precious country dogs, every connection was emotionally distant and visually flat. No hugs. No handshakes. No touch.Let’s stay real here; no matter our personality, the nurture of touch, the reassurance of belonging, and the affirmation of who we are help us thrive. Am I right?!?Yet, though separated from those we love, praise God, a pandemic doesn’t separate us from our Father.“He alone is my rock and my salvation, my fortress; I shall not be greatly shaken” (Psalm 62:2 ESV).As followers of Christ, we have the Holy Spirit. He is Faithful, Trustworthy, and Forgiving.He is Love and Always Present.He is our rock and salvation—He never departs from us. No one or no thing can take that away.If you are feeling alone, reach up and take His hand. Your life can be renewed through Christ, my precious one—Hope is here.Let’s journey together.Father God, at times, I sit in the dark waiting to hear, “I see you, I know you, I love you.” O Lord, I need You more than ever to ensure the value of my existence. Help me to know You more through Scripture. Open my eyes to receive Your love, a love so pure that no earthly comparison can satisfy.  Draw godly people into my path so loneliness diminishes, and help true friendships grow from those who know and love You. Thank you, Abba, for loving me and providing for me beyond my understanding. Hallelujah.Do not merely listen to the word and so deceive yourselves; do what it says. James 1:22May YHWH bless you, keep you, and guide you in all you do. Until next time, this is Linda Goldfarb, and I’m so glad we are on this journey together with Father.Staying Real Just Got Easier!Discover Your God-Designed PersonalityFollow Linda Goldfarb on FacebookLeave a comment for Linda and HeatherCheck out Linda's BooksCheck out Heather's Books