Memorize Scripture

Bible Verses About Loneliness

The Bible gives lonely people words to pray, and a promise that runs from Moses to Jesus: I am with you. These passages hold the honest prayer and the promise together.

When to say them. Say them in an empty house, in a new city, and whenever you feel that no one sees you.

8 passages to memorize

  1. Deuteronomy 31:6 Be strong and courageous; do not be afraid or terrified of them, for it is the LORD your God who goes with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you.”
    An example of praying it: Lord my God, you are the one who goes with me. You will never leave me or forsake me. I feel alone right now, and I am telling you so. Make me strong and courageous, and help me know that you are here.
  2. Matthew 28:20b And surely I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”
  3. Psalm 139:7–10 Where can I go to escape Your Spirit?Where can I flee from Your presence?If I ascend to the heavens, You are there;if I make my bed in Sheol, You are there.If I rise on the wings of the dawn,if I settle by the farthest sea,even there Your hand will guide me;Your right hand will hold me fast.
  4. Isaiah 41:10 Do not fear, for I am with you;do not be afraid, for I am your God.I will strengthen you; I will surely help you;I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.
    An example of praying it: Lord, you have told me not to fear, because you are with me. You are my God. I am afraid of what is in front of me, so I am asking for what you promised: strengthen me, help me, and hold me up with your righteous right hand.
  5. Psalm 27:10 Though my father and mother forsake me,the LORD will receive me.
  6. Psalm 23:4 Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,I will fear no evil,for You are with me;Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me.
  7. Psalm 68:5–6 A father of the fatherlessand a defender of widowsis God in His holy habitation.God settles the lonely in families;He leads the prisoners out to prosperity,but the rebellious dwell in a sun-scorched land.
  8. Psalm 25:16–18 Turn to me and be gracious,for I am lonely and afflicted.The troubles of my heart increase;free me from my distress.Consider my affliction and trouble,and take away all my sins.

You can pray any of these passages, memorized or not. How to pray scripture.

Scripture text: Berean Standard Bible or World English Bible, as you choose under “Bible text”. The coach’s voice is computer-generated.