Can you cite some biblical references specifically for why God would cause you to go through periods of solitude? I am struggling with maintaining some relationships at church and wondering if God is purposefully putting me by myself so that I am totally reliant on Him.
2007-07-31 09:03:59 · 2 answers · asked by cat.tails 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
" A man of many companions may come to ruin,
but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother."
Proverbs 18:24
Maybe God wants you to befriend someone more in need of a friend than you yourself.
"Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but be willing to associate with people of low position. Do not be conceited.'
Romans 12:16
2007-07-31 11:44:10 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
"Then all the disciples deserted him and fled."
Matthew 26:56b
"To this you were called, because Christ suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should follow in his steps."
I Peter 2:21
God has said,
"Never will I leave you;
never will I forsake you."
Hebrews 13:5b
2007-07-31 16:15:19 · answer #2 · answered by wefmeister 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋