We all experience loneliness now and then. For some it is temporary; for others it is the cry of their lives. One of the greatest problems many of my partners express as they face the night, is loneliness.

Believe me, in the Spirit I have felt your pain and despair as you've struggled with this. Let me give you hope.

First of all, truly believe that the Lord is uniting His Bride in preparation for His wedding feast. This is why I also believe that in the future you will begin to experience greater fellowship and intimacy - both with Him and with others - than you have ever had before.

Secondly, Jesus promises you fresh hope tonight. As he was about to go to the cross, leaving His disciples feeling very alone on this earth, He told them, "Therefore you now have sorrow; but I will see you again and your heart will rejoice, and your joy no one will take from you" (John 16:22, NKJV).

The sorrow of your loneliness won't last much longer. Soon He will be with you. Meanwhile, rejoice that He has given you His Spirit of joy and hope in the midst of your loneliness. You can have more of Him now.

Heavenly Father, thank You that even in the midst of feeling so alone, I can find comfort in knowing that I will be with You in body soon. Meanwhile, grant me a double anointing of Your Spirit to draw me closer to You. Help me to seek more of Your joy right now, through Your Word, through increased fellowship and through prayer. My loneliness will not last forever. Soon I will see You, and my heart will rejoice! In Jesus' Name, Amen.