Coping with Spiritual Loneliness

For many repenting Israelites, being in this truth can leave you quite lonely. There is this saying in the career/elitist world "Its lonely at the top and very crowded at the bottom." In other words, the more accomplishments you make and the higher you go, the lonelier you will be, while the bottom will remain crowded with those who lack ambition. This same rule can apply on a spiritual level, thus the use of the term "Spiritual Loneliness" in the title of this post.

When first waking up into this truth, many will have such zeal, and rightfully so. You just discovered that you're of the chosen people of The Most High, that the Messiah died for you and that you are to inherit the blessings and the Kingdom. Not only that, but you find out your true nationality and you come back to your heritage. But for many, this excitement and zeal slowly fades. Not in a way where you begin to lose faith, but   finding out that the ones you love refuse to acknowledge this truth and continue to blindly live in sin can tamper with your spirit. They mock and scorn and now suddenly you find yourself sticking out like a sore thumb. Whether you choose to believe it or not, THAT is a blessing, but I will elaborate later.

As you continue to study the scriptures, apply the commandments and change your ways, you will realize how difficult it is to continue your relationships with people who lack the knowledge and the faith. So most likely than not, you are pretty much on your own; the "black sheep" so to speak (but far from lost!). Gone are the days where you go clubbing on Friday nights with your friends, go shopping with your parents on Saturdays, attend church on Sunday with the relatives and to eat a dinner full of abominable foods. Gone are the celebration of pagan holidays and following the ideals of society. You are a new spirit who decided to change your ways and get right with The Most High. Unfortunately for others in the world, they don't know how to deal with change or to take on righteous responsibility. So you find yourself in a situation where you have to make this walk on your own. As you strive to become more in tuned with The Heavenly Father, this spiritual walk becomes lonely and desolate.

You're Not Alone...

Matthew 7 13:14

Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat: Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it.

This spiritual walk is far from easy, but not grievious (1 John 5:3). You have to keep you eyes on the prize, which is the kingdom. You have to be patient and understand that this truth is NOT for everyone. The scriptures made it very clear that not all who hear this word will recieve it and apply it. Lets face it, our nation as a whole is not only lost, but stubborn. The most we can do is to pray to The Most High to have mercy on the naysayers and to keep pushing and defend this gospel. I will be the first to admit, it sucks to not be able to speak the scriptures with worldly friends and family members; to share that zeal with them. But would you rather be on the other side of the fence and continue in sin, while the time is short? Having The Most High and Christ on your side trumps ANY loneliness you may be feeling. HE is your backbone and strength and HIS spirit will help you with your troubles (Isaiah 41:10).

Joshua 1:5

There shall not any man be able to stand before thee all the days of thy life: as I was with Moses, so I will be with thee: I will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.

Its a little easier to let go of the old you instead of letting go of certain family members and friends. This is due to us wanting our love ones to receive the salvation and promises as well, which is a very natural feeling. But remember, everything is up to the LORD's will. The LORD only wakes up those who was destined to wake up and in some cases it may take some longer to wake up than others. This is why we all must be diligent and practice patience; have faith that The Most High is doing things the right way!

Tips on How to Cope:

• If possible, try to congregate with fellow Israelites. Don't be afraid or ashamed to reach out to believing brethren/sistren.
• Join in on weekly bible studies via the telephone or online. This is a great way to to reach out and thus not feeling alone in this truth.
• Create a mutual understanding with your friends/family in which you can still communicate and spend time with them without breaking the commandments.
• Create or join groups using social media (use it, but don't ABUSE it).
• Continue to utilize the greatest comfort: the scriptures.
• Keep praying and fasting to The Most High.
• Reflect on the last days of The Messiah and use Him as motivation on how to fight the things of this world.