Sadly, we live in an increasingly disconnected culture where many people are forced to endure the pain of loneliness. Others, perhaps having felt isolated in the past, have developed a strong fear of loneliness. Still others, due to previous wounds, have come to expect rejection and, out of fear of future hurt, remain in emotional hiding. If any of these scenarios resonate with you, be encouraged: God planted the need for connection deep within the human heart, which means He doesn’t want us to live disconnected and He invites us to trust Him to lead us to those with whom we can feel seen, known, and loved.

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Group Discussion Questions:

1. When have you felt unknown and unseen?
2. Consider your typical interactions. Do you tend to feel rejected or accepted? If you feel rejected, how have past hurts impacted this, if at all?
3. When have you felt seen and known?
4. How does it feel to know that God cares about your relationships and doesn’t want you to feel alone?
5. If you struggle with loneliness, are there places you can go or clubs you can join in order to build connections? If so, where?
6. How would you describe the health of your faith community?
7. If you cannot go to people, how can you use technology in order to connect with others?
8. What are some truths you can remind yourself of the next time you feel unvalued and unseen?