Don't try this alone

So, I am sitting in my room alone on a Saturday night. My friends are all out gallivanting with their Valentines having early celebrations of the wonderful day of love, romance, and mushy gushy sweetness. I started to work on a study guide for a test but I couldn't concentrate. You would think that this would be the perfect time to get some studying done in this house, which is usually filled with noise that can be heard all the way in China . . ok ok I'm guilty, that noise usually is coming from me. Anyway, I can't really get a thing done. Besides not being able to get the burning craving I am having for a Sonic Blast out of my mind, I just wish I had a friend here right now to talk about Jesus with.

Maybe the reason my lamp of faith has had its shade on recently is because I don't have anyone around me who has challenged me to reveal it. As Christians, we need to surround ourselves with others who believe and want the same things in life as we do. How can I grow in my walk with God if I am trying to do it alone? I don't do anything alone, the only reason I haven't gone out to get that Sonic Blast tonight is because I would have to endure the 2 minute drive there by myself. So, why in the world would I try to do this whole Christian thing by myself? Jesus is meant to be shared.

Since I have been on the geek train tonight,  I'll explain it this way: Say you are studying for a test or working on a project. Would it not make more sense to grab a classmate and say, "Hey, let's put our notes and our brains together." This way, you both have more knowledge, materials, and resources to be successful. Plus, studying with a friend is soooooooo much more enjoyable than being cooped up in a room all by your lonesome.

I have finally gotten it drilled through my heart that, its not possible to be a Christian by yourself. We need community and support and we need to be challenged by other followers. If the spirit and joy of the Lord is so strong and contagious, how and  why would anyone want to keep that to themselves? From the very beginning God said that is is not good for man to be alone. Let's rally together people! There is strength in numbers!

Is a Christian Community the secret to life?

In the spirit of Valentines Day here is a video of one of my favorite songs.