Some of us, however, spend too much time alone and not enough time with others. I can identify with this. I like my time alone, and it’s just easier sometimes to neglect community. But the danger in solitude is that we miss the fellowship of others who can help us see into our souls. We miss the encouragement and exhortation from those who care about the outcome of our faith. We forget that only in community can we see ourselves rightly and play our part in Christ’s body.
I think you know where I’m going with this. The reality is that we need both solitude and community. Dietrich Bonhoeffer, in his book, Life Together (the inspiration for my blog), once said,
Let him who cannot be alone beware of community. Let him who is not in community beware of being alone.
How true. And so my challenge for you (and me) is to seek out regular times of solitude as you pursue close community. Practically, wouldn’t it be wonderful to wed these two together in some kind of outing with others in your church? Solitude mingled with community. Community mingled with solitude. Sounds like a worthwhile and perhaps life-changing idea.
1 comment:
Really an interesting post. Keep it up.
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