Not Alone
PREFACE
It is not the will of God for anyone to live in depression.God has provided a way out of depression through his word and the HolySpirit.In this troubled times,it is important to learn how to deal with depression and loneliness in God's own way.
This book serves as a guide to help anyone overcome loneliness and depression ,it is a helpful material to help build a healthy emotional faculty.
Table of contents
Table of Contents
Chapter 1
Loneliness
Chapter 2
In the midst of a Crowd.
Chapter 3
Joseph,a slave in a strange Land
Chapter 4
Joseph in Prison
Chapter 5
Dealing with Single life
Chapter 6
The Holy Spirit
Chapter 7
Depression.
Chapter 8
The Joy of the Lord
Chapter 9
Power of a hug
Chapter 10
Dealing with a loss
Chapter 11
Seek Professional help
Chapter 12
God won't let you give up
Acknowledgement
About the Author
Chapter 1:Loneliness
Chapter 1
Loneliness
"And tbe Lord God said,it is not good that a man should be alone;I will make him an help meet for him".
-Genesis 2: 18
God observed that the state of being alone is not good for humanity so he created help meet for man,so also for the purpose of replenishing the earth by the means of reproduction.
Loneliness is an unpleasant emotional response to perceived isolation . Loneliness is also described as social pain —a psychological mechanism which motivates individuals to seek social connections . It is often associated with an unwanted lack of connection and intimacy. Loneliness overlaps and yet is distinct from solitude .
Solitude is simply the state of being apart from others, not everyone who experiences solitude feels lonely. As a subjective emotion, loneliness can be felt even when surrounded by other people; one who feels lonely, is lonely. The causes of loneliness are varied. They include social, mental, emotional, and environmental factors.
-Wikipedia-
This is a well detailed definition of loneliness.Oftentimes People misinterpret loneliness to mean being alone,although being alone can be a major cause of Loneliness,but being alone does not always depict loneliness.
Loneliness is not necessarily a product of surrounding circumstances, but it is more of a mental and emotional condition. It is the feeling of an inner void,a sense of isolation that is mentally perceived even when an individual is engaged in social interaction.
"Loneliness and the feeling
of being unwanted
is the most terrible poverty.
-Mother Theresa
Loneliness can also be an inner sense of numbness,a feeling of rejection and disapproval.The state of being alone by reason of choice should not be mistaken for loneliness.Being alone definitely can cause feelings of loneliness.
Imprint
Publisher: BookRix GmbH & Co. KG
Text: Adebayo Akinrinola
Images: Adebayo Akinrinola
Cover: Adebayo Akinrinola
Editing: Adeola Akinrinola
Translation: Adeola Akinrinola
Layout: Adebayo Akinrinola
Publication Date: 12-26-2020
ISBN: 978-3-7487-6964-4
All Rights Reserved
Dedication:
DEDICATION
Thanks be God who made this book a reality by his grace and divine wisdom.
With great excitement I dedicate this book to my wife Mrs Adeola Osho Akinrinola,a woman i consider as my co-author, I celebrate her undiluted passion and very rare tenacity.
I also dedicate this book to my talented and adorable three children Olamide,Eniola and Anjola Akinrinola.I am inspired by their humorous interaction.
I specifically dedicate this wonderful book to any one who is feeling alone and and those who are suffering emotionally.I want you to know your reality is in the word of God.According to the word of God,you are not alone,you will overcome this phase of life