Bible Discussion Thread

I'd like to lift up and request prayer for all those who may feel alone during the Christmas and New Year holidays. This can be a difficult time for many and I ask for God's blessing on all those in such a situation which I believe is fairly common.

While we may not have people physically near us I am grateful for online communities of believers like this that can feel like family and brothers and sisters in Christ. God bless everyone here and merry Christmas!

Yes Adam, I hear you on this, My 88 year old mom chooses to be alone on holidays. Others, wish they were with loved ones and other believers.

Lord, be near to the lonely and broken-Hearted, especially during this holiday season. The merriment of others can make these people extra sad, as they are reminded of the happy times they shared with loved ones over the years prior to this time of aloneness. Also, be wit those people wo feel alone, even when among people. Many of these people are depressed and stuck in a deep hole of sadness and grief. Raise them up, Lord, from this debilitating mental illness and restore to them a sound mind and cheerful Spirit. Guide people to interact with these people in the best way for the one who is alone or lonely and depressed and grieving. Give people the right words by your Spirit to sprout hope and a future for these people beyond tis present time. We ask all of this in your name, Jesus. Amen.