Article November 18, 1996 Issue

Divine Love heals the lonely heart

Joy L. Nack

Several years ago I was living alone in an apartment, feeling very lonely and sorry for myself. I thought that if I could just find the right man and be happily married, the terrible loneliness would be gone.

One night I woke in the middle of the night and paced my living room floor, crying. The feeling of loneliness seemed almost unbearable. I spoke out loud to God (a bit irreverently, I'm afraid) and said, "You don't even seem to care that I am so lonely." The divine response I received was awe-inspiring to me. I suddenly felt such a loving presence surrounding me, and in my thinking I heard God say so tenderly, "Do you think that's what I really want for you?" I felt so unconditionally loved by divine Love that I went right back to bed and fell asleep, satisfied and at peace.

After this midnight talk with God, I never again experienced that horrible loneliness. I understood with certainty that God was my permanent companion and that I could reach out and feel His presence and love. Ever since I was a little girl I had been aware of the presence of God, and had always identified this presence with home, peace, and security. But now I could feel this presence as companionship as well—as divine Love cherishing me, companioning with me, and speaking to my thought constantly.

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