What does fellowship mean to you?
The dictionary says:
1. a. The condition of sharing similar interests, ideals, or experiences, as by reason of profession, religion, or nationality.
b. The companionship of individuals in a congenial atmosphere and on equal terms.
2. A close association of friends or equals sharing similar interests.
3. Friendship; comradeship.
Due to social issues that stem from childhood I am not the most sociable person. I have difficulties a lot of times with just basic conversations. Depending on the individual of course. But all of us are different. For this reason I spend a lot of time putting around the house by myself. I spend 90% of my time alone. And it's become terribly noticable to me that anymore it isn't easy to meet people and make friends. I've met so many people that will not say a word to you or even acknowledge that you've spoken to them if they don't know you. Or they look at you like you're nuts for trying to have a bit of conversation with them. Sometimes I begin to wonder if I'm the one with the problem anymore or if it's them now. I can go to church and socialize there but what happens after church? What happens between Sunday's? Nothing. I never see these people until the next Sunday. So they aren't really friends. They're aquaintances. To me fellowship is much deeper than just "Oh yeah I know her." To me fellowship involves actually getting to know others and maybe forming friendships to keep the heart and soul happy and healthy between Sunday's and every day. Thankfully, I have the companionship of Christ. Someone asked me one day if I ever get lonely. I'm human. Of course I do. But having the friendship and companionship and love of Christ makes it bearable. Many times He fills those lonely and empty places in my spirit and makes life something I can cope with even if I'm here by myself. I spend a lot of time talking to Him now and it looks like I'm talking to myself. ~LOL~ I came here with the hopes of meeting other Christians to maybe form friendships with so I don't have to walk alone every day. Yes...God is with me all the time but I honestly believe He wants us to be together as human beings to make this life a little easier to swallow.
The dictionary says:
1. a. The condition of sharing similar interests, ideals, or experiences, as by reason of profession, religion, or nationality.
b. The companionship of individuals in a congenial atmosphere and on equal terms.
2. A close association of friends or equals sharing similar interests.
3. Friendship; comradeship.
Due to social issues that stem from childhood I am not the most sociable person. I have difficulties a lot of times with just basic conversations. Depending on the individual of course. But all of us are different. For this reason I spend a lot of time putting around the house by myself. I spend 90% of my time alone. And it's become terribly noticable to me that anymore it isn't easy to meet people and make friends. I've met so many people that will not say a word to you or even acknowledge that you've spoken to them if they don't know you. Or they look at you like you're nuts for trying to have a bit of conversation with them. Sometimes I begin to wonder if I'm the one with the problem anymore or if it's them now. I can go to church and socialize there but what happens after church? What happens between Sunday's? Nothing. I never see these people until the next Sunday. So they aren't really friends. They're aquaintances. To me fellowship is much deeper than just "Oh yeah I know her." To me fellowship involves actually getting to know others and maybe forming friendships to keep the heart and soul happy and healthy between Sunday's and every day. Thankfully, I have the companionship of Christ. Someone asked me one day if I ever get lonely. I'm human. Of course I do. But having the friendship and companionship and love of Christ makes it bearable. Many times He fills those lonely and empty places in my spirit and makes life something I can cope with even if I'm here by myself. I spend a lot of time talking to Him now and it looks like I'm talking to myself. ~LOL~ I came here with the hopes of meeting other Christians to maybe form friendships with so I don't have to walk alone every day. Yes...God is with me all the time but I honestly believe He wants us to be together as human beings to make this life a little easier to swallow.
