Overcoming Loneliness Genesis 39:20 – 40:23 Pastor Edward Monteilh August 21, 2022
A. Intro Loneliness
1. Defined: A distressing feeling that accompanies the perception that one’s social needs are not being met by the quantity or especially the quality of one’s social relationships.
2. Four Types: Lack of Physical Connection; Lack of Common Interests; Lack of Shared Values; Lack of Emotional Intimacy
3.Common Negative Effects: Engaging in Unhealthy Relationships; Substance Abuse; Chronic Busyness & Stress; Depression
B. Reviewing Joseph’s Story & Selected Reading of Gen. 39 & 40
C. 4 Keys To Overcome Loneliness
1. Engage with Others (Gen. 39:22; 40:4)
a. Empathy
b. Compassion (Gen. 40:6-7; Mat. 9:36)
c. Action (Gen. 40:8)
2. Use What You Have
a. Experience (Gen. 37:5-11)
b. Abilities (Gen. 39:6, 22)
c. Passions (Gen. 39:8-9)
3. Staying Ready / Being Patient – Lessons for Us (2 Tim. 3:16)
a. The Time Will Come (Gen. 40:23)
b. Nurture Your Inner Being (Prov. 4:23; Phil. 4:4-9)
c. Value of Small Steps
4. Take YOUR Next Step
Conclusion:
