Why Loneliness Hurts So Much

That sinking feeling when friends are together and you weren't invited. The loneliness when calls and texts go unanswered. It all contributes to the feeling of loneliness. According to the US Surgeon General, loneliness carries health risks equal to smoking 15 cigarettes daily. Social media amplifies the pain—we scroll through highlight reels, convinced everyone belongs except us.

But the gospel offers deeper truth about belonging. In Christ, you're not an outsider hoping to make the cut. You're family. This secure identity frees you to pursue real friendship without fear of rejection and notice others standing on the edges.

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