Comments on Practical Theology for Women: Lonely in a Crowd

Thank you for posting this. Maybe my temperament m...

2012-02-03T04:17:55.983-08:00

Thank you for posting this. Maybe my temperament makes me vulnerable to this, but I experienced loneliness in my family and in church, the definition of loneliness in a crowd. The line I liked the most was "Maybe something is going on in my head that I want to share with someone, but no one around me seems interested." It is not enough to shake hands and smile. I need to look for opportunities to reach out to others who might appreciate it. It helps to seek to meet others' needs, as well as to consiously fellowship with Jesus. He said we are to "abide in" Him and "walk in the Spirit". In that way, we truly are never alone, but the Bdy of Christ is intended to be a source of emotional support. Sometimes people get in the habit of only talking to their friends and family and forget to be aware of others God might want to bless them with or use them to bless.

I agree. I think my need in this way drove me to ...

2012-02-03T04:06:55.893-08:00

I agree. I think my need in this way drove me to Jesus, so I pray that your son will know Jesus at an early age as a friend who never leaves him.

May your son’s gift give him a special propensity ...

2012-01-29T19:25:54.815-08:00

May your son’s gift give him a special propensity to seek and find deep satisfying fellowship with the best friend Jesus, along with human friendship too.

Thanks for this timely reminder.

2012-01-26T18:41:07.879-08:00

Thanks for this timely reminder.

Most places we've moved God has provided a Bib...

2012-01-26T15:30:35.298-08:00

Most places we've moved God has provided a Bible study and a prayer partner or a Moms in Prayer (Mom's in Touch) group. Sometimes I just need Jesus with skin on! I like to exercise with other women as a social outlet too. But you are right. If everything was taken away all we need is Jesus!

Thanks so much for this. So true and helpful and c...

2012-01-26T14:47:44.210-08:00

Thanks so much for this. So true and helpful and clearly expressed.
"The perception that everyone else is enjoying healthy community while I'm ignored on the sidelines is a deception by the enemy."
I've been tempted to believe that lie of the enemy so many times, and I've never heard it so clearly laid bare and exposed for the lie that it is. Thank you for pointing out the problem and pointing us back to Jesus.

"The perception that everyone else is enjoyin...

2012-01-26T08:58:05.766-08:00

"The perception that everyone else is enjoying healthy community while I'm ignored on the sidelines is a deception by the enemy." I've been believing this lie a lot recently. Thank you for speaking the truth I needed to hear!

I am leading a Bible study this saturday on the Na...

2012-01-26T08:13:28.079-08:00

I am leading a Bible study this saturday on the Names of Jesus and our title is Immanuel ~ God with us. Your blog today gives great application for how to walk the truth of how we are never alone if we have Jesus. Loved the way you were able to share this with your young son and pave the way for his continued walk with Christ.

Loved your article! There was a time in my life wh...

2012-01-26T08:11:14.045-08:00

Loved your article!
There was a time in my life when "lonely in a crowd" was my theme! I was so painfully shy. I couldn't figure out how in the world I could be so surrounded by people and still feel so empty and alone. You know what? Bible study was the only source of relief for me too! In His word I discovered so much about Him and who He says I am and what He is doing in and around me and what I can do through Him. He took care of the empty and lonely part because He filled me so full to the point of overflowing! Now in a crowd, instead of drawing up inside myself, I love sharing that overflow of Him. Standing there alone, I feel Him with me and find someone to connect with in some way-even if it's just a smile. Being in His word makes want to go stand in the middle of crowds of strangers and just look for opportunities to show them they aren't alone either! :) Those painful lonely shy experiences have given me eyes to recognize the same thing in others. Now He lets me seek them out and give them that little extra love I craved when I stood in those shoes. Thank you God for allowing us to draw near to you and pouring out your mercy and grace when we do!

Thanks for sharing, Elyse. I've heard a lot l...

2012-01-25T21:27:06.123-08:00

Thanks for sharing, Elyse. I've heard a lot lately from friends who feel this way too. We are not alone in our loneliness. :-)

I don't remember how I found this blog and I d...

2012-01-25T21:05:53.115-08:00

I don't remember how I found this blog and I don't even know you... but this blog is verbatim something I could write right now. Well, except the part about a 5 year-old-son - I don't have one of those, hehe. Lonely in a crowd... I've been letting the enemy have his way with me in this area. Thank you for writing this and thank you for the "trite" reminders that Jesus should be all I need.