>> Verses to Scan (NIV)
- Psalm 34:18 The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.
- 1 John 4:7-8 Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God. Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love.
>> Websites to check
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- http://christianteens.about.com/gi/dynamic/offsite.htm?site=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.wolfeborobible.com%2Fdepression.html Some Biblical answers about depression.
- http://www.relevantmagazine.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=42 An article with some advice about loneliness.
- http://www.boundless.org/2002_2003/regulars/list_guy/a0000710.html Some great thoughts about loneliness and how to handle it.
>> Thoughts to Ponder
- Sometimes Christian counseling can help us sort through our feelings and get a grip on why we feel the way we do. Talking with your pastor or a professional counselor is ideal. Despite what you might think, counseling is not something for “psychos.” It’s for smart people who want to understand themselves better (see Psalm 139:13–14).
>> Books to Read
- How to Overcome Loneliness by Elisabeth Elliot, advice for moving from loneliness to joy.
Find out how to buy this... - Loneliness by Elizabeth Skoglund, a short booklet explaining how knowing God can help you beat loneliness.
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