Sermon Series: One Sermon Title: Loneliness Date: 10/26/2011 Sources Used : Gary R. Collins, Christian Counseling 3 rd ed . Loneliness · A painful inner feeling of emptiness everyone experiences at times. It is an awareness that one lacks close and meaningful contact with others. It involves a painful feeling of isolation, and sadness and a deep desire to connect with others. · May last for a short time or persist throughout life. · Impacts people of all ages. · Highest in cultures that emphasize individualism. · Occurs frequently in single adults living alone, elderly people who have lost a spouse, parents without partners, or people away from home including students. Leaders are especially susceptible to loneliness. · People may feel lonely even when they are surrounded by other people, especially when there is tension. When surrounded by others, lonely people feel as if they are left out, unwanted, rejected, or misunderstood. Lonely people are often down on themselve