Sometimes we think we are all alone. A doctor diagnoses terminal illness. A long-time spouse betrays us. A friend walks away from us.  Sometimes it doesn’t take a traumatic situation, or drastic circumstance. We can sense a time of alone-ness in everyday routine. In fact, most people face these times because of routine. Schedules are packed. Daily appointments, and inconsequential events of chores and errands become so mundane there is no room for fellowship, developing relationships, or simply enjoying others. We get too busy. This also happens with our relationship with Jesus.

We can be so busy with life, we fail to nurture our relationship with Jesus. We feel alone. We settle for mediocrity. Paul knew this could occur when he wrote: “…this I pray, that your love may abound more and more, with knowledge and all discernment.” - Philippians 1:9.

Do you hunger for God’s presence to be so real you feel it through your entire being? It’s time to set aside some time to renew your relationship, to deepen your commitment. It’s time to “be still and know” God’s love. Put your mind in neutral and rest in Him. Talk to Him. Tell Him how much you long for the love that He alone provides, that He alone can restore and renew in your heart, soul and mind. Open the Word and read till you hear His Spirit speak to your heart. He wants to fill your life with the fruits of righteousness…a natural production from a heart nourished by Jesus, Himself.

May God deepen your love and desire to know Him and give you ears to hear Him and sense His presence at every phase of your life.