Sometimes life hits us hard. Problems, disappointments, and even our own insecurities can make us feel isolated, like we’re all alone in this. But I want to tell you something important: God never abandons you.

His Word is full of promises that remind us that even when we feel alone, He is always there:

“Though my father and mother forsake me, the Lord will take me up again” (Psalm 27:10).

And look, God’s presence doesn’t depend on how we feel. Sometimes our emotions tell us one thing, but the truth is that God continues to work in our lives, even in those moments when it seems like He’s not there.

Jesus himself experienced what it is like to feel abandoned. On the cross, with the weight of our sin upon Him, He cried out:

“My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” (Matthew 27:46) But you know what? Jesus went through it so that you and I would never have to be truly alone. His sacrifice paved the way for us to an eternal relationship with God. Nothing can separate us from His love:

“For I am convinced that neither death nor life, nor angels nor demons, nor things present nor things to come, nor powers, nor height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord” (Romans 8:38-39).

If you feel alone today, I invite you to do something: seek God. Speak to Him in prayer, immerse yourself in His Word. He knows your heart and is waiting for you with open arms.

And don’t forget that He also gave you a family in the faith. The church is here for you. Don’t be afraid to reach out to others, to ask for help, to let yourself be surrounded by people who love you. You don’t have to walk this journey alone.

God tells you today:

“Be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or dismayed, for the Lord your God goes with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you” (Deuteronomy 31:6).

Cheer up, God is with you. 💙