Avalon Ward News

It’s OK to feel lonely sometimes—there is no need to be ashamed of these feelings. We all go through periods of loneliness, but with time and a little effort on our part, they can and will pass. Just as we need to “taste the bitter, that [we] may know to prize the good” (Moses 6:55), we all have to experience loneliness and sadness at times so we can better appreciate the happy moments of life.

For most people, loneliness is a challenge that can be conquered with some effort, emotional energy, and help from the Savior. President Thomas S. Monson (1927–2018) taught:

“We were not placed on this earth to walk alone. What an amazing source of power, of strength, and of comfort is available to each of us. He who knows us better than we know ourselves, He who sees the larger picture and who knows the end from the beginning, has assured us that He will be there for us to provide help if we but ask. …

“As we seek our Heavenly Father through fervent, sincere prayer and earnest, dedicated scripture study, our testimonies will become strong and deeply rooted. We will know of God’s love for us. We will understand that we do not ever walk alone. I promise you that you will one day stand aside and look at your difficult times, and you will realize that He was always there beside you.”1

(Combating Loneliness: Get Out, Reach Out, Look Out, By Mckenna Clarke)