God is always with us so we are never truly alone. We may fight feelings of loneliness and really miss our loved ones when they aren’t around, but that doesn’t mean we are completely alone. God sees us and understands our pain. He is a “father to the fatherless” and we can know he is there to provide for our relational needs if we trust him.
A father to the fatherless, a defender of widows, is God in his holy dwelling. God sets the lonely in families… – Psalm 68:5-6a, NIV
Know that there are people who enjoy your presence, who enjoy spending time with you, and value your company, even if they aren’t with you right now. God can bring new people to you who will become some of your closest connections and trusting that he has a plan can help you to not feel alone. Finding where you belong in college is not something that happens overnight and it requires effort over time. You are learning more about yourself and this will help you find where God already knows you belong.
The end of fall semester can be hard if you find yourself missing your family and friends, or feeling homesick as the holiday season approaches. The Office of Student Affairs at Grand Canyon University can provide you with community resources on campus to bridge the gap and ease your feelings of loneliness.