If you’ve been around here awhile, you might have caught that God has been stirring something in me around the theme of loneliness and the need for connection. I’m planning to write more about this soon, but as I’ve thought about February, the month where our stores are filled with heart shaped candy and racks of love notes, that longing may be especially strong. We desire connection, romantic and not, because we were created by a relational God.
Last month the mini-retreat was all about being loved by God before anything else. And this is so key to know that we are completely loved and approved of by God.
But something that’s struck me lately is that in the Garden, Adam was in communion with God. They were in relationship. And still, God said, “it is not good for man to be alone.” It was the first time God uttered “not good” in regards to what He had created.
Even though Adam had a relationship with God, our good God recognized his need for a suitable companion. And so He provided it.
I don’t know where you are in your relationships right now. I don’t know your deep down desires or longings. But my guess is that you’re desiring connection. In the relationships you already have and maybe in relationships that don’t yet exist.
That will be our focus this month, starting now with the February mini-retreat: for not being alone.
As a reminder, mini-retreats are for paid subscribers but you can upgrade your subscription below if you’re interested! I’m also linking to all previous retreat guides in case you missed one or if another topic speaks more to where you are now and what you need.
And may you encounter the God who loves you as you make space in your schedule and in your soul.
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