It isn’t easy living on your own although I can’t say I have had much experience of this so far. My two sons have been moving in and out of my home since leaving for university and at the moment my eldest son is living with me until he moves into a place of his own. Covid has rather put that on hold as it was meant to be last year. I have to say that I am glad I didn’t have to spend this last year in various lockdowns on my own and feel for those who have had to do this.
I know it is going to happen soon and pray that I will cope. The house always feels so empty when there’s just me and I get a very negative, oppressive feeling that stops me making the most of it. I do feel bad about this as really we are never alone. God is always at our side and I want to try to sense his presence more when I go through the lonely times. I feel guilty when I have thoughts about how depressing life will be when my sons have finally moved on and it is as if I am betraying the trust I should have in God to help me through this stage in my life.
I want to empathise with everyone out there who lives alone and pray for them. Although you might feel that no-one is thinking about you or caring for you, that isn’t true and so you should fight those negative feelings. Ask God to help you with them and I am sure that all will be well and you will find a way to cope that is more than just living: it will be a fulfilling, enjoyable life.
God bless you and keep you positive,
Joshua 1:9
Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be you dismayed: for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.
Widows Mote 