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Loneliness of Despair

Dec 13, 2024

The Paradox of Loneliness (Part 3)

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The Paradox of Loneliness

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The Paradox of Loneliness

Loneliness of Despair

The Paradox of Loneliness (Part 3)

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In The Paradox of Loneliness, Dr. Michael Youssef exposes the hidden spiritual warfare behind the growing epidemic of loneliness. Though surrounded by people, many are isolated—cut off from God, bound by sin, alienated by rejection, or trapped in despair. In this bold, three-part series, Dr. Youssef opens the inerrant Word of God to reveal the root causes of our loneliness and the only lasting remedy: intimacy with the Lord Jesus Christ. Whether caused by guilt, isolation, or anguish, loneliness is no match for the power of repentance, the hope of the Cross, and the presence of the Holy Spirit. This is a call to return to God—our refuge, our portion, and our Deliverer.

The Paradox of Loneliness (Part 3)

Loneliness of Despair

In this final message of The Paradox of Loneliness, Dr. Michael Youssef confronts the crushing weight of despair—loneliness that no possession, achievement, or human praise can ever heal. Drawing from Psalm 142, he shows how David, hiding in a cave while hunted by Saul, learned five unchanging truths from the inerrant Word of God: the Lord hears our cries, knows our circumstances, feels our anguish, remains our true portion, and delivers us as we praise His holy Name. Dr. Youssef calls believers to stop whispering polite prayers and instead wage spiritual warfare before the throne of the risen Christ. This message urges every follower of Jesus to repent of fear, trust God’s promises, and intercede boldly for others wandering in the darkness of despair.

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