Prayers and Bible Verses for Loneliness

The one to say when you’re alone tonight.

Where could I go from your Spirit? Or where could I flee from your presence? If I ascend up into heaven, you are there. If I make my bed in Sheol, behold, you are there! If I take the wings of the dawn, and settle in the uttermost parts of the sea; Even there your hand will lead me, and your right hand will hold me. Psalm 139:7-10

Be strong and courageous. Don't be afraid. Don't be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go. Joshua 1:9

Lord, I feel alone. The house is quiet, and no one is calling. Be here. Let me feel You near, in the quiet. Bring someone into my life who will be a friend. And until then, remind me You’re enough. In Jesus’ name, amen.

He will never leave you.

Be free from the love of money, content with such things as you have, for he has said, “I will in no way leave you, neither will I in any way forsake you.” Hebrews 13:5

Be strong and courageous. Don’t be afraid or scared of them; for the Lord your God himself is who goes with you. He will not fail you nor forsake you. Deuteronomy 31:6

God, You promised never to leave me or forsake me. I need to believe that tonight. Be with me in every empty room. Let Your word fill what feels empty. Thank You for staying. In Jesus’ name, amen.

When the loneliness is at its loudest.

God sets the lonely in families. He brings out the prisoners with singing, but the rebellious dwell in a sun-scorched land. Psalm 68:6

Father, I feel alone, even around people. Help me. Show me that You see me. Put someone in my path who will really listen. And when no one is there, be there. In Jesus’ name, amen.

The loneliness of being misunderstood.

I will not leave you orphans. I will come to you. John 14:18

Lord, no one seems to understand me. But You do. You know me, and You still love me. Be my friend when I don’t have one. Help me find people who get me. In Jesus’ name, amen.

When it seems like He has gone quiet.

Be free from the love of money, content with such things as you have, for he has said, “I will in no way leave you, neither will I in any way forsake you.” Hebrews 13:5

Where could I go from your Spirit? Or where could I flee from your presence? If I ascend up into heaven, you are there. If I make my bed in Sheol, behold, you are there! If I take the wings of the dawn, and settle in the uttermost parts of the sea; Even there your hand will lead me, and your right hand will hold me. Psalm 139:7-10

God, I feel like You’ve abandoned me. I know You said You wouldn’t, but it doesn’t feel true. I’m not going to pretend. Be near me anyway. Let me feel You, or at least trust You. Don’t let go of me. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Before the day gets quiet.

Lord, today might be lonely. Go with me. Help me reach out to one person. Let me know You’re near. In Jesus’ name, amen.