I met up with an eighty-three-year-old for lunch today. She lives alone with her four cats. They are her family. I could see how much our visit meant. She was teary a few times.
I want to be more aware of those who are lonely. I know many folks live alone and some have no family. It only takes a moment to make a huge difference.
King David often felt alone and abandoned, but He knew God was with him no matter what.
Turn to me and be gracious to me, for I am lonely and afflicted. (Psalm 25:16 ESV)