I had a brief conversation with a friend recently that reminded me of how the Corona Virus pandemic is impacting the lives of so many people. When I asked my friend how the pandemic was effecting them, their reply was – I feel lonely.
Many experts agree that the pandemic has not only had a serious economic impact, but it has also had a serious emotional impact too. Many older people live alone. They may feel safe inside their home or apartment, but they may also feel isolated from friends and family.
Paul McCartney and the Beatles produced a song in 1966 with the title Eleanor Rigby. The lyrics include these words –
“All the lonely people, where do they all come from?
All the lonely people, where do they all belong?”
I think there are many people who are feeling very lonely these days due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Many widows, widowers and other single adults feel isolated and discouraged
There is a verse in the Bible that says, “Encourage one another and lift up one another” (First Thessalonians 5:11). Another passage says, “Religion that pleases God is to look after orphans and widows in their distress: (James 1:27).
Let me encourage you to keep an eye out for some lonely people around you this week. There may be widows, widowers or other single adults that feel very lonely and disconnected. Here are some ideas:
Call someone on your smart phone contact list today.
Schedule a weekly phone date with someone who lives alone.
Send a card this week to someone you know who feels lonely
Make some cookies and drop them off at a neighbor’s house.
You may not be able to help everyone, but you can encourage someone. Do something for someone who may be feeling lonely this week. You will be glad you did and they will too.”
You can read 365 more stories and articles – one for every day of the year – by the author in his book “Let Me Encourage You” by Mark Hopper. The pre-Christmas sale price is two books for only $30 plus postage. Purchase one for yourself and one to give as a gift to a friend. Order your copies at: markh@efreedb.org. You will be glad you did and your friend will too!
Let Me Encourage You by Mark Hopper 