course-check

Intensive prayer and continuous meditation in scripture changes us. It sets us at complete variance with the mind that is in the world. It also sets us at variance with other Christians who don't follow that fierce discipline. Except for God's intervention otherwise, it can be a lonely thing to follow Him with all our heart. Doing what I've "been apprehended for" sometimes seems intolerably solitary. I've been praying lately for a companion-in-the-faith. Donna has been a great blessing; having had the same good teaching as a foundation, she understands where I'm coming from, even if she doesn't share the exact same burden. But it would seem a great strength to have a close prayer-partner to whom God's given the same burden. Most recently, I'm thinking my prayer may not be the right one. Being solitary with him certainly seems to often go with the ministry of prophets. If that's God's intent for me, I wouldn't want otherwise. I'm sure He'll make it clear what His will is, either way.