Proverbs 18:1

Whoever isolates himself seeks his own desire;
he breaks out against all sound judgment.

A friend pointed me to this scripture today. It was ironic because I used to point another friend to this passage frequently. I used to be the opposite of this passage. I used to always be hanging out with people and having fellowship. But oftentimes this lead to idolatry of relationships or a dependence on interactios with others for my experience of God. As one friend put it, "piggy-backing" spiritually. Now it seems I've reached the other end of the spectrum. I've changed a lot over the past year. I have become much more introverted. With school giving readings and homework it is so easy to withdraw into my cave (aka room) and hide from the world. This is not good! As a Christian I need fellowship with believers, and most of all I need accountability. Left to myself I can grow lazy in the fight against my flesh. I don't want to, "break out against all sound judgment." Luckily, I had the opportunity to spend the time with that dear brother in Christ and other friends today. God has richly blessed me with friends and a church family. I have no excuse! If this sounds a little too familiar to you I encourage you to call a friend (or however many it takes) and set up an intentional time to catch up, talk, encourage, correct, and just enjoy time spent with a fellow believer. It will nourish your soul and help point your gaze off of the mirror and to the cross.