Bible Verses for loneliness, but holding on

When you are alone and still standing.

Open a passage to read its reflection and prayer. In the app, Take a Break picks one of these at random each time you open it.

1. 1. 2 Corinthians 10:15

   Not boasting of things without our measure, that is, of other men's labours; but having hope, when your faith is increased, that we shall be enlarged by you according to our rule abundantly,

   Reflection and prayer

   My faith grows my service.

   Insight As my trust deepens, my ability to serve expands.

   Prayer Increase my faith to enlarge my service.

2. 2. Psalms 16:9

   Therefore my heart is glad, and my glory rejoiceth: my flesh also shall rest in hope.

   Reflection and prayer

   God is my portion; I rejoice.

   Insight My secure identity in God fills me with lasting joy.

   Prayer Lord, You are my portion; let my heart rejoice in You.

3. 3. 1 John 4:13

   Hereby know we that we dwell in him, and he in us, because he hath given us of his Spirit.

   Reflection and prayer

   His Spirit assures I belong.

   Insight The Spirit inside me is the quiet proof that I am held by God.

   Prayer Thank You for Your Spirit that grounds me in You.

4. 4. Psalms 4:8

   I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: for thou, LORD, only makest me dwell in safety.

   Reflection and prayer

   I sleep in God's peace

   Insight I can rest because God keeps me safe, not because everything is calm.

   Prayer Let me lay down my burdens and trust Your care.

5. 5. Job 11:18

   And thou shalt be secure, because there is hope; yea, thou shalt dig about thee, and thou shalt take thy rest in safety.

   Reflection and prayer

   I rest in secure hope

   Insight When I place my hope in God, I find true rest.

   Prayer Lord, anchor my hope in You.

6. 6. Job 19:25

   For I know that my redeemer liveth, and that he shall stand at the latter day upon the earth:

   Reflection and prayer

   My hope rests in the Redeemer.

   Insight The living Redeemer will one day stand on the earth.

   Prayer Living Redeemer, help me stand on Your promise.

7. 7. Job 11:19

   Also thou shalt lie down, and none shall make thee afraid; yea, many shall make suit unto thee.

   Reflection and prayer

   I rest fearlessly in God

   Insight In God, I find a rest that no fear can touch.

   Prayer Lord, grant me Your fearless peace.

8. 8. Romans 16:16

   Salute one another with an holy kiss. The churches of Christ salute you.

   Reflection and prayer

   My bonds with others are sacred

   Insight I treasure the sacredness of my fellowship in Christ.

   Prayer Lord, make my greetings holy expressions of our unity.

9. 9. John 16:33

   These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.

   Reflection and prayer

   In Christ, I have peace in trouble.

   Insight Even when life is hard, I can find peace in Christ.

   Prayer Lord, let me rest in Your peace when trouble comes.

10. 10. Romans 16:12

    Salute Tryphena and Tryphosa, who labour in the Lord. Salute the beloved Persis, which laboured much in the Lord.

    Reflection and prayer

    My work for God matters to Him.

    Insight I find comfort that God sees and values the labor I do for Him.

    Prayer Lord, let my labor be for You, seen by You.