(ThyBlackMan.com) Have you noticed that the more you grow in the knowledge of the Lord, and the more you desire to do His will, the more alone you begin to feel? You begin to feel separated from the world, as if you don’t belong.
For me, it appeared, even my childhood friends were too far for me to reach. I could no longer relate to their conversations or their problems; all I could do was pray for them.
I’ve had my share of isolation in my life, and as an adult I was surely not trying to get back to that place fast. But I knew that the ways of the world were not a 
life for me; I never desired to do those things before I received Jesus as my Lord, so why start now?
As I began studying deeper into God’s word, I began to understand that I was not at all lonely; it was God breaking the stronghold that the world had on me. While everyone that was in my inner circle appeared to be having the time of their life, I was at home studying my Bible.
This was nothing more than a lure from the devil to pull me back into the old life God had saved me from. I will admit that I did fail many times, but the wonderful thing about God is that He is a God of multiple chances, and eventually I got the point.
Living in God is so contrary to what the world advertises, sometimes as a Christian you may feel as if you are the person doing something wrong. We have to remain strong and prayerful, constantly standing on God’s Word and knowing who we belong too.
Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. Put on the whole armor of God that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For we wrestle not against flesh and blood but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. Wherefore take unto you the whole armor of God that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.
Stand therefore, having you loins girt about with truth and having on the breastplate of righteousness; And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace. Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked. And take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God .”
(Philippians 4:10-17)
Use your guide, Stay strong in the Lord, be strong in your prayers, and remember that you are never alone. With God leading, the Spirit on the inside, and grace and mercy following you are never alone.
Written By Darlene R. Boyd
