A Prayer for Those Who Feel Lonely at Christmas

Christmas is often portrayed as a season filled with joy, family, and celebration—but for many, it can also be one of the loneliest times of the year. Loss, distance from loved ones, illness, or isolation can magnify feelings of loneliness during the holidays. Scripture reminds us that the Lord is close to the brokenhearted and tenderly cares for those who feel crushed in spirit (Psalm 34:18). In this season, God not only comforts the lonely through His presence, but He also invites His people to reflect His love by seeking out those who feel forgotten and offering them genuine community.

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Main Takeaways

• You’ll learn why the holiday season can intensify feelings of loneliness for many people.

• Discover how God’s presence brings comfort to the brokenhearted and those who feel unseen.

• Understand why loneliness is something believers are called to address with compassion and action.

• Reflect on practical ways to include and care for those who may spend Christmas alone.

• Be encouraged to live out Christ’s love by becoming His hands and feet during the holidays.

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Bible Verse References

• Psalm 34:18 – https://www.biblestudytools.com/psalms/34-18.html

• Genesis 2:18 – https://www.biblestudytools.com/genesis/2-18.html

• Matthew 25:35–36 – https://www.biblestudytools.com/matthew/passage/?q=matthew+25:35-36

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Your Daily Prayer

Lord, You see every heart that feels lonely, grieving, or forgotten this Christmas season. Draw near to those who are brokenhearted and remind them that they are never alone in Your presence. Stir our hearts to notice those around us who may be hurting, and give us the courage to reach out with compassion, generosity, and love. Help us reflect Jesus by welcoming others in and creating space for community where it is needed most.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.

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Relevant Links & Resources

• Articles on loneliness, grief, and hope during the holidays:
  Crosswalk.com – https://www.crosswalk.com
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Episode Transcript

Speaker 1 (00:02):
Life Audio. Thank you for listening to your daily prayer,
where we help you find the words you need to
connect to your Father in Heaven. No matter what's happening
in your life today, you can trust that God wants

(00:24):
to hear from you. Right after this short word from
our sponsors, we'll pray through today's prayer for those who
feel lonely at Christmas. A Prayer for those who Feel

(00:52):
Lonely at Christmas, written by Clarence Haines, read by Lea Gerard.
Lord is close to the broken hearted and saves those
who are crushed in spirit. So I'm thirty four eighteen.
The images we see of Christmas are typically of family

(01:13):
gatherings filled with smiles and laughter. That's one reason they
call it the most wonderful time of the year. If
we're going to be honest, we should also probably call
it the loneliest time of the year. Many people don't
like to expose their loneliness, so they hide it with
forced smiles that conceal how they genuinely feel underneath. After all,

(01:39):
this is a season of celebration, So why ruin everyone
else's holiday with your feelings of loneliness. I know this
feeling because I've experienced it myself. In twenty ten, my
spouse passed away after a long battle with cancer. A
few months later, our church had a Christmas gathering. I

(02:00):
remember standing in the fellowship hall of our church, surrounded
by kids running around, food, music, laughter, and everyone enjoying themselves.
Yet despite being surrounded by all these people, I felt alone.
If you looked at my outward appearance, I looked fine. However,

(02:21):
inwardly I was not experiencing the joy that the holidays
are supposed to bring. The holiday season can cause these
feelings to surface, especially for those who have lost loved
ones or have no immediate family nearby. This is also
true for those who may be older, or confined to
their homes, or are unable to get out. These are

(02:45):
the ones we can't forget during this season. There's a
very high probability that someone you know may be experiencing
the holiday blues of loneliness. Here are some eye opening
numbers from a recent Value Penguin survey of Americans. Sixty
one percent of Americans will feel sad or lonely during

(03:07):
the holiday season. Sixty seven percent say it's partly due
to societal or cultural expectations. Forty nine percent say they
don't believe others acknowledge their feelings. Thirty seven percent say
they would skip the holidays altogether if they could. With
numbers like these, where has all the holiday cheer gone?

(03:32):
Let's not assume that everyone is experiencing it, because clearly
they are not. There are many lonely people out there.
After God created Adam, the first thing he said in
Genesis two eighteen was that it was not good for
man to be alone, and that truth has not changed.

(03:54):
I want to encourage you to do something. Think about
your circle. This can include those in your church community
or your circle of friends. Is there anyone in these
groups who will spend Christmas alone? If so, don't let them.
If they can leave the house, then invite them over.
You probably have more than enough food that one more

(04:16):
mouth won't hurt at all. If they can't get out,
then spend time with them. Bring some food and share
a meal. In the same way Christ came to a
world that was lost and gave his life. Let's go
to those who are lonely and give them community. Let's pray, Lord,

(04:36):
I pray for those who may be lonely this holiday season.
Whether they grieve the loss of a loved one, they're
separated from family by distance, they're struggling with illness or age,
or simply feel unseen amidst the holiday bustle. I first
ask that they would experience the comfort of your presence.

(04:57):
After that, I pray you would place in the hearts
of your peace people to seek them out and not
forget them in this holiday season. Let us be the
hands in fee of Jesus by caring for those who
are alone in this season. I ask that you bring
people to mind who may be lonely, so I can
invite them to join in the holidays. Help me find

(05:18):
them so they don't have to spend this holiday season
by themselves. And I can put these words of Jesus
found in Matthew twenty five thirty five through thirty six
into practice. For I was hungry and you gave me
something to eat. I was thirsty, and you gave me
something to drink. I was a stranger and you invited

(05:41):
me in. I needed clothes and you clothed me. I
was sick and you looked after me. I was in
prison and you came to visit me. In Jesus' name, Amen,

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