A timely word spoken to encourage us is like a fresh breeze of wind on a hot summer's day.
When you are lonely, you feel like a great cloak of invisibility surrounds you, and no one can see you… let alone hear you or feel what you're experiencing. However, we can all relate to being lonely.
None of us are exempt from experiencing feelings of discouragement, depression, frustration, and grief that bring on feelings of loneliness and other negative emotions. Our lives can be flooded with thoughts of loneliness when we lack a shoulder to lean on when facing life's most significant challenges.
A tsunami of nostalgia for the past can also darken our once bright view of life as is and become the lenses through which we view the landscape of our lives. But when encouragement comes, it brightens our perspective like the sun on a cloudy day. It pulls the blanket of clouds back, enabling us to see the beauty surrounding us more clearly.
So, lift someone's spirits with an encouraging word and be someone's fresh wind.
Why Give Words of Encouragement?
Words of encouragement keep us motivated and put us in a positive headspace. Similar to a fresh cup of coffee being the best part of waking up, according to Folgers, words of encouragement can become the best part of our day.
Words of encouragement are like love bombs that can explode out of nowhere, shower you with overwhelming joy and feelings of happiness, and touch you to the very core of your being. They indicate that you left a positive imprint upon the lives of the people you encounter daily.
Words of encouragement are as essential to us as motor oil is to a vehicle. In life, we can feel bogged down and stuck in a situation that we despise. As a result, we can feel burned out. Consequently, the weight of our emotions adversely affects our health.
Words of encouragement uplift us and invoke cheerful thoughts that heal a broken, sad, and lonely heart like a strong medicine.
Why Are Words of Encouragement Especially Important for those who are lonely?
Those who are lonely need uplifting words of encouragement because, without them, they could spiral to a “not-so-healthy place” mentally and emotionally. Loneliness is when you are discomforted with desires for social interaction and experiences, but no one is available to engage with.
It can also be an embedded frame of mind, as you can be in a crowded room and still be lonely. In fact, you can be married or in a long-term relationship and still battle feelings of loneliness.
Loneliness can’t be narrowed down to a single cause. Looking back over our lives, we have all experienced loneliness when we lost a loved one due to death or life circumstances changed, and we found ourselves living alone.
Many of us feel lonely because we are navigating financial issues or other overwhelming circumstances without support.
We think no one understands or cares about the nature of our problems, so we suffer on an island. We will even keep things to ourselves to keep from being reprimanded or lectured by others.
So, words of encouragement are powerful reminders that we matter and our situation matters. If we remain hopeful, things will undoubtedly change for the better.
If you are struggling to find words to uplift a friend or family member who is lonely, here are several examples that can help.
33 Uplifting Words of Encouragement for Loneliness
1. You are not alone. I am here for you whenever you need me.
2. My shoulders are broad enough for you to lean on. You can count on me.
3. I understand what you are going through, and I refuse to allow you to suffer by yourself.
4. You are welcome to stop by our place at any time. We love your company.
5. I enjoy having you around; you bring such joy to our lives.
6. You are loved and cared for. We can’t bear the thought of you being alone.
You are loved and cared for. We can’t bear the thought of you being alone.
7. I feel such a special connection with you like we were meant to be there for each other.
8. Remember, everyone who used to be a part of your life, but left you, was actually gain and not loss.
9. Time away to yourself doesn’t have to be a lonely time, but a great time to regroup a refresh.
10. I always think about you, and you mean a lot to me. I never want you to be lonely.
11. Spending time alone is not a bad thing. It helps you destress and clear your mind from the confusion that others may bring.
12. I know you have been sad and lonely, but this is a much-needed change. You will grow to love and appreciate it later.
13. I know it feels like you are walking alone, but when you look back, you will see that the strength of others praying for you carried you when the path was hard to walk.
14. “Standing alone is better than being around people who don’t value you.” – Unknown
I hope you find peace knowing we think about you, even when we're not around.
15. I hope you find peace knowing we think about you, even when we're not around.
16. I know you feel alone, but you don't have to. So many people are trying to find a way to be there for you. We are waiting on you to say the word.
17. I know you miss him. We miss him too.
18. Some of the strongest people I know went through times of loneliness.
19. Loneliness can be a gift to unlock your extraordinary resilience.
20. A caterpillar becomes a butterfly after a short season of loneliness. I wonder what you’re about to blossom into.
21. You have inspired me by turning a time of loneliness into a period of self-discovery.
22. Sometimes, people will make you feel alone. Don’t be afraid to practice addition by subtraction.
23. A seed may be alone when it's buried, but when it springs forth, it brings others with it and a wealth of new possibilities.
24. You have felt alone and like no one understands you, but so many know how you feel and are here to help.
25. I thought we needed to be surrounded by others when we feel lonely, but what really helps is when we have inner peace.
26. You have never grown weary, even when life was lonesomeness and uncertain. I admire you and could learn a lot from you.
27. Because of your strength through the lonely times, you know what to say to others who experience the same feelings.
Because of your strength through the lonely times, you know what to say to others who experience the same feelings.
28. “It is better to be lonely than allow people who are not going anywhere keep you from your destiny.” – Joel Osteen
29. You are better off without them. It took loneliness to gain that revelation.
30. I sent you a playlist with music that encouraged me when I was lonely.
31. Curl up with a good book when you’re lonely. Let your imagination as you read it become your escape.
32. It’s always lonely at the top.
33. Loneliness can be a benefit or detriment. Elvis Presley sang, “I'm So Lonely I Could Cry.” The song was sad, but he made millions of dollars singing it. It benefited him, and it will benefit you too.
Final Thoughts on Words of Encouragement for Loneliness
As you can see, there are many ways to offer encouragement to someone lonely. Every circumstance is unique and everyone handles loneliness in a different way.
You must therefore use wisdom, be sincere, and consider your words carefully when desiring to uplift others having a hard time. Whatever you do, let the end goal be to leave others better than you found them.
Remind your lonely friend or loved one that loneliness is only a feeling, and feelings are only temporary. They are in no way an accurate assessment of how things will always be.
If you feel like your friend is giving up, here's a great motivational speech video to help your friend keep going and never surrender:
And if you want more inspirational words of encouragement, be sure to check out these blog posts:
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