One of the biggest lies of the Devil that we fall for is this: Nobody cares. The Devil knows if he can isolate us and make us feel alone, we will be a much easier target to take down. The author of Ecclesiastes reminds us of this in chapter four.

A person standing alone can be attacked and defeated, but two can stand back-to-back and conquer. Three are even better, for a triple-braided cord is not easily broken.

Ecclesiastes 4:12

Feeling Alone

When we are alone or feel alone, we are much more susceptible and vulnerable to an attack. Once we start feeling alone, we begin to feel helpless and hopeless. We forget that people love us, and we forget that God is with us and we are never alone. We begin to feel the words that David penned when he was hiding in a cave from Saul. He was afraid and running for his life and never felt so alone.

I look for someone to come and help me, but no one gives me a passing thought! No one will help me; no one cares a bit what happens to me.

Psalm 142:4

God’s Presence

And yet, even David didn’t stop there. He continues his thoughts into the next verse. He remembers what the truth is. The truth is that God has promised He will never leave us nor abandon us.

For God has said, “I will never fail you.
    I will never abandon you.”

Hebrews 13:5

So David doesn’t stop with his lament that nobody sees him or cares for him. He follows up with truth. What is the truth? We find it in the next verse he penned.

Then I pray to you, O Lord. I say, “You are my place of refuge. You are all I really want in life.

Psalm 142:5

God Sees You

If you’re going through a difficult time and feel like God has forgotten you, take comfort in these words. Or maybe you, just like David, feel really lonely. Maybe you live in a new place, you’re attending a new church, you’re at home with a newborn…whatever the case may be, don’t listen to the Devils’ lie that no one cares about you. Listen to the truth instead.

God loves you. He sees you. Let Him be your place of refuge.

After you remind yourself that God hasn’t left you, then focus on the other people God has placed in your life. Most of us, if we were truly honest with ourselves, would admit that we aren’t actually alone…though it may feel that way. If you’ve found yourself distant from people and relationships, work on putting into those relationships once again.

Spend Time with People

Go on a date with your spouse. Spend an hour at a coffeeshop with a friend. Have a family member or two over for dessert. Sign up for that group at church you’ve been wanting to check out.

None of us is truly alone; that’s just the lie Satan wants us to believe. Remind yourself today of God’s love and then seek out the companionship of others.

More Encouragement

For more on this topic, check out my post, Friends Wanted: How to Cultivate Friendships in a Lonely World or check out Find Your People by Jennie Allen. Want to do a deep dive on this topic? Check out our Devotional, You Are Not Alone.