With the country reopening in most states, I sometimes forget that there are people who are still working from home, furloughed, or even laid off. Even if they're introverts, this much time of isolation is way too long, especially those living alone.
It causes depression and anxiety among other things. God created us to have relationships with one another. He even said:
Then the Lord God said, “It is not good that the man should be alone;
I will make him a helper fit for him.”
Genesis 2:18 ESV
I want to encourage you to reach out to someone this week, or even someone each day. If you don't feel comfortable calling, or visiting (from a safe distance), send a text or email. Let's pray for those who are isolated and lonely that God may work through us and others to lift their spirits.
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Please join me this week in praying for those who are isolated and feeling lonely, depressed, and/or anxious due to being separated from others. Let's ask the Lord to fill their hearts with courage to seek out others, and determination to come up with solutions/ways to cope with their new normal. Pray that God uses us and others to lift their spirits and that the Holy Spirit works inside each of them and fills them with hope and peace.
I'll post daily reminders on:
twitter @7DegreesOfMe
Facebook group 7th Hour Prayer Power
#7thHourPrayerPower #BibleVerses #bible #depression #isolation #lonliness #prayer #reachout
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