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I'm Afraid of Being Alone

As a counselor, one of the hardest things for me to accept is the level of abuse at home that some people are willing to put up with. From their viewpoint, it is better than being alone. Hundreds of thousands of women in our country live with the fear of being hit by a husband or boyfriend, but they hesitate to report it and are even more reluctant to leave. In their minds, even a bad relationship is better than none at all. Their terror of being abused alternates with hope that things will change back to the better days that occurred earlier in the relationship.

Do you know any women who are terrified to be alone? Do you feel that way? Do these words come from your heart? "I am lonely and afflicted. The troubles of my heart have multiplied; free me from anguish. Look upon my affliction and distress" (Psalm 25:16-18).

God made us to be social creatures--we were not made to exist alone. We were all made to communicate and love. Both of those activities need a partner. But what do you do when "alone" is where life put you? Not all those who want to be married find a spouse whom they can trust. In spite of the best intentions, divorce happens. Widowhood happens. Where do you go to fill that vast emptiness in your life?

Fear not. The Lord has an answer.