A Prayer for Those Who Feel Lonely at Christmas

December 20, 2025

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Christmas is often portrayed as a season filled with joy, family, and celebration—but for many, it can also be one of the loneliest times of the year. Loss, distance from loved ones, illness, or isolation can magnify feelings of loneliness during the holidays. Scripture reminds us that the Lord is close to the brokenhearted and tenderly cares for those who feel crushed in spirit (Psalm 34:18). In this season, God not only comforts the lonely through His presence, but He also invites His people to reflect His love by seeking out those who feel forgotten and offering them genuine community.

Main Takeaways

You’ll learn why the holiday season can intensify feelings of loneliness for many people.
Discover how God’s presence brings comfort to the brokenhearted and those who feel unseen.
Understand why loneliness is something believers are called to address with compassion and action.
Reflect on practical ways to include and care for those who may spend Christmas alone.
Be encouraged to live out Christ’s love by becoming His hands and feet during the holidays.

Bible Verse References

Psalm 34:18 – https://www.biblestudytools.com/psalms/34-18.html
Genesis 2:18 – https://www.biblestudytools.com/genesis/2-18.html
Matthew 25:35–36 – https://www.biblestudytools.com/matthew/passage/?q=matthew+25:35-36

Your Daily Prayer

Lord, You see every heart that feels lonely, grieving, or forgotten this Christmas season. Draw near to those who are brokenhearted and remind them that they are never alone in Your presence. Stir our hearts to notice those around us who may be hurting, and give us the courage to reach out with compassion, generosity, and love. Help us reflect Jesus by welcoming others in and creating space for community where it is needed most.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.

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Relevant Links & Resources

Articles on loneliness, grief, and hope during the holidays:
Crosswalk.com – https://www.crosswalk.com
Christianity.com – https://www.christianity.com
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BibleStudyTools.com – https://www.biblestudytools.com

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Meet Your Hosts

Keri Eichberger is the author of Win Over Worry: Conquer What Shakes You and Soar With The One Who Overcomes and has a passion for devotional writing. A Jesus-loving Kentucky girl, she is blessed—together with her best friend and husband of more than twenty years, Mike—with a house full of five kids. Keri was ordained through Southeast Christian Church and has devoted her life to full-time ministry. Connect with her at KeriEichberger.com or Instagram.

Lia Girard is a poet, mom, wife, author, and former Faith Editor for Crosswalk.com who delights in the truth, discovering new restaurants and exploring wild places. Formerly Lia Martin, her devotionals, articles and video/audio voiceovers are featured on Crosswalk.com, BibleStudyTools.com, iBelieve.com, and the Your Daily Prayer and Your Nightly Prayer podcasts. She soaks up God on long forest walks and shares her inspiration on Instagram @wildpeace.poetry.