Are you or someone you love experiencing great suffering in loneliness? Do you long for intimate friendships? Joni Eareckson Tada weaves in a true story about a woman who was devastated by loneliness with how she sought God in her pain. There is hope for those who find themselves in a "desert of solitude". Jesus understands our pain because he endured a great amount of loneliness when he was on the cross. This pamphlet will help you identify key signs of loneliness in you or your loved ones:

• Chronic depression
• Sorrow and distress

• Sluggishness and lethargy

  Biblical Solutions to Loneliness

  Whether you live alone or are constantly surrounded by friends and acquaintances, you can still feel the deep ache of loneliness, regardless of who is around you. Joni Eareckson Tada not only provides scriptures to help empathize with your feelings of loneliness; she also suggests Bible-based solutions to help you find hope and create friendships with others in easy-to-understand ways. With this pamphlet, you will learn to:

• Understand the 4 steps to building close friendships
• What the Bible says about loneliness
• Key verses and prayers to remember during tough times

• How to help those around you that also may be lonely

  You don’t have to suffer quietly in solitude. Let the light of God’s Word illuminate the areas of your life where you can be a gift to others. Take these practical steps today to break free from the shackles of loneliness.

  Key Features of this Pamphlet

• Bible-based: scripture-focused, this pamphlet will guide you through your journey using relevant verses
• Practical: have practical advice and solutions to help yourself or those you serve
• Compassionate: this pamphlet was written by an author that has wrestled and made peace with God over chronic pain

• Easy-to-Understand: avoids complicated theology and boils down biblical principles in an easy-to-read way that you can grasp in minutes!

  This pamphlet is great for individual and group study. Its small size is perfect for bulk purchasing to hand out as church giveaways.

  About the Author

  Joni Eareckson Tada offers hope to people struggling with health and emotional challenges. After a 1967 diving accident left her a spinal cord-injured quadriplegic, Tada embarked on a lifelong study to make sense of suffering from God’s perspective. Joni Eareckson Tada is now an international advocate for individuals with disabilities, and the founder of the non-profit organization, Joni & Friends.