Balancing Time Alone and Time with Others Jesus, the King of the Kingdom

Balancing Time Alone and Time with Others Jesus, the King of the Kingdom

READ | Luke 6:12-17 (Luke 6:12).”

Spending quality time with family, friends and like-minded people allows you to benefit from the gifts that they are and for them to benefit from the gift that you are. This quality time spent together is called fellowship. The root of the word, fellowship, is fellow, which means that to have fellowship, there must be unity and equality. Unity means that you see yourself as one with all people. Equality means that you see other individuals as your equal (Luke 6:31). Therefore, whatever you do to others, you do to yourself and ultimately to Christ (I Corinthians 12:26).

Formal fellowship takes place when you regularly gather physically or virtually with others for prayer, services, classes, and events (Acts 2:42). Informal fellowship provides an opportunity for like-minded people to do fun things together. Both formal and informal fellowships strengthen and encourage you to continue your love journey and wholeness path. In addition to fellowship with others, it also important to have one-on-one time with God and with yourself.

Jesus knew how to dismiss the crowds and go to the mountain to pray, especially before making an important decision like choosing disciples. He was comfortable being with people as well as with being alone and having quality time with God. Follow Jesus’ example and be a good steward of your time. Dismiss your crowded thoughts and ascend to the mountain of higher consciousness. Value your alone (all-one) time to focus on your oneness with God. Schedule some time in your planner every day to be still and breathe deeply. Set an alert for at least 7 minutes of silence. Prioritize weekly sabbaths and personal retreats.


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