It is the time of year when everyone posts their happy family photos on social media. It is all about the families. The kids. The grandchildren. The couples in love. We may need a reminder of the many women without spouses and children.

When single, the holidays can intensify their feelings of loneliness and can steal their hope. The names of one or two women are coming to your mind right now. How about calling them to encourage and remind them they are not alone?

Many singles thrive and have lots of friends who are like family and love unconditionally. But there are just as many singles who suffer in silence. They don’t want to bring their aloneness to anyone’s attention. They want to stay home and disconnect, but not really.

They would be thrilled if someone called to chat or invited them for coffee. Not to make sure they survived the holidays. But someone interested in how they are doing and reminding them they are loved.

Do not feel sorry for her or pity her. Instead, see her as a peer and respect where she is in life. She is not where you are and is far more aware of that than you realize. So, your treating her as an equal is powerful. It will do her heart good. And God will bless you for it.

Remind your single friends that you see them, hear them, and love them today!