Therefore I, the prisoner of the Lord, implore you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling with which you have been called, with all humility and gentleness, with patience, showing tolerance for one another in love, being diligent to preserve the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. There is one body and one Spirit, just as also you were called in one hope of your calling; one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father of all who is over all and through all and in all. (Ephesians 4:1-6 NASB)
This passage comes from Paul's letter to the Ephesians. He was urging them about the unity of the Holy Spirit. This needs to be communicated in such a huge & great way because that's the heart of the underlying message... loving God and loving others. We cannot move forward as believers without community founded on God's Spirit.
In this season of my life, I feel disconnected. It's that way because I'm not serving the way I'm used to. I'm not filling my plate with tasks so my mind is idle. But this is a wonderful thing. I'm not saying it's good not to serve but it's allowing me a season to find my way back... on my own with the Holy Spirit. You see, it's easy to feed off of others' faiths, listening to their ways and follow but where does that leave me in my journey? I won't advance unless the teachings and experiences are personal. I need this season and I welcome the inward growth to stand on my own.
Father God, thank You for setting aside this season to "move out of the house" so to speak and live on my own for awhile. I know this isn't where You want me to stay but it's definitely a season of solitude where my inward journey is the focus. Lord, I pray that You continue to chip away at my strongholds so that Your glory will be evident in my life. In Your precious name I pray Lord Jesus, amen.
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