[[-SOAP HUB]] | [[-Psalm Overview]] | [[Psalm 109]] ## Title: The Lord Stands Beside the Lonely ## Scripture: (Psalm 109:30-31) “I will thank the Lord profusely. In the middle of a crowd I will praise him, because he stands at the right hand of the needy to deliver him from those who threaten his life.” (NET) ## Observation: I was listening to an interview the other day about a guy who had recently lost his spouse. While he was dealing with grief and trying to figure out his next steps, someone asked how it was possible for him to handle being alone after so many years with his wife. He said he was never alone. In the darkest, saddest moments of his life the Lord has always been there. He said he realized that God was there and knew his wife more than anyone. Therefore, their shared relationship with God brought him comfort. He also knew that no one understood his pain better than the Lord. Therefore, his greatest companion was always there. What would it look like for us to realize we are never alone? The Lord is always with us. This does not mean that we should forsake friendships with others and become a hermit. It does mean there are likely to be seasons when we walk alone. We should always remember that we are never truly alone. The Lord is always standing beside us in our time of need. ## Application: Take a moment and think about the fact the Lord is always close by. ## Prayer: Thank You, Jesus, for always being close to us.