I’m Not OK
“Overwhelming Loneliness”

On the outside, you are crushing it; but on the inside, you are collapsing!  

Psalm 102:1-7

Loneliness
Feeling of being disconnected, out of touch; lacking a sense of belonging or intimacy

Facts on loneliness …
	76% feel a deep sense of loneliness
	Most common: late 20’s, mid 50’s, late 80’s
	Cause of 50% of heart attacks
Have a name for it in Japan: Kodokushi
	Followers of Jesus are not exempt

Loneliness in the Bible
David, Jeremiah, Elijah, Solomon, Paul, Mary, Jesus 

Genesis 2:18

Sources of loneliness
	Sorrow
	Isolation from God
	Rejection
	Insecurity 
	Destructive behaviors 

Matthew 11:28-30

Overcoming loneliness …
	Admit you’re lonely
Solitude with Jesus 
	Seek relationships, friendships with Godly people
	Accepting a situation you can’t change; calling for God’s help

Loneliness is heavy, but Jesus promised to give us rest – to be with us!