It is often said that ministry is a lonely place. But with close observation one can easily conclude that the time ministry becomes a lonely place, the time of entering into promotion draws near. Frequently enough it’s highlighted that if any individual desires to be active or great in ministry, in the traditional context, they must be prepared for seasons of isolation. Seasons when alignment, personal growth, or development of some sort is taking place where others may not understand what a minister may be going through. Leaning on one’s own understanding concerning this view and not acknowledging the Lord about whether there are other individuals with similar experiences is a decision to walk alone. Where are those who can stand to proclaim, I’ve been there!? Understanding that there is a time of preparation that all must undergo is important but it doesn't require one's own help to initiate through self isolation. The fact of even raising questions or proclamations in regards to ministry being a lonely place also highlights the possibility that there are others with similar experiences. When there are others who share the same experiences, it shows that there is nothing that one individual goes through where another has not. So why not sharpen one another by sharing testimonies of such experiences in effort to avoid being isolated or feeling as if no body knows the struggle? Scripture has shown repeatedly that even during periods of preparation that God has always sent someone, if it’s only one, to bring safety, council, and strength. Having a calling upon one’s life does not mean loneliness is a component. To teach such from the pavilion of ministry is a violation of one of the first laws of God which says in Genesis 2:18, "It is not good that the man should be alone." One can argue context but the goal of communication is understanding; which is the fact of the matter when it comes to knowing His position on relationship. It's clear that there are similar emotions that all experience, and it's also difficult to say that they can be duplicated human to human because reaction levels vary in regards to cause and effect demonstrations. This can be portrayed as a type of inner loneliness only when one doesn't open up about their feelings to a person of trust. As Elijah had shown in the fear of Jezebel's proclamation to take his life how he dismissed his servant, choosing to isolate himself and hang out under a juniper tree in the wilderness (1Kings 19:1-4). He chose to be alone and as a result it led to carrying the weight by his self when he had a servant that was purposed to help him. Even Pharaoh possesed a level of consideration that led him to hear the council of Joseph; a prisoner in his jail (Gen. 41:1-16). When Moses entered into the mountain top, yes he did enter alone to commune with the Lord, but when he came back down the help his father in law advised him to create was still there to help carry out the instructions (Exodus 18:13-27). Jesus, while on the mountain of transfiguration had three of His disciples to come with Him, these were the same three that went with Him into the garden of Gethsemane (Matt. 17:1-2; Mark. 14:32-34). They were still with Him as He came out of those places but so that none should be lost in the garden yes, He told them at that particular moment that it was as far as He could take them. It was time for promotion. When the assignment got lonely on this side, the reward of all of heaven's welcome committee began the celebration. And what a smooth transition was it as the people saw Jesus ascend into heaven (Acts 1:6-9); as Elisha beheld Elijah get caught up by the chariot (2Kings 2:9-12), and as Moses went up into the mountain top (Deut. 32:48-52). Noticing within my own life, there have been many places that the Lord has graced me to go, along with meeting new people. Yes, I am away from loved ones during such times but even in being away from home, it is the Spirit of the Lord resident in me that connects with Himself in others that brings the peaceful feeling of being right at home. "It is not good that men should be alone ever," says the Lord. And in ministry, being an example of heaven where all gather to worship and fellowship in the Lord, where does loneliness happen? Is it when no one understands how an individual feels after an unwise decision was made; there are restorers if so? Even after the fall of man through Adam’s bad decision, was not God still with him even with the consequences? When Adam and Eve produced children, was not God watching over the children and came to Abel’s defense after Cain slew him (Gen. 4:8-10)? Observing Jesus, who being God among men and having drew all from wherever they were unto the focal point of Himself, did He not also seek relationship? Before the ascension of Jesus Christ, did He not declare that He’d send a Helper who would make his abode within men that believed and obeyed Him (John 14:15-21)? This teaching displays that His desire for relationship only grew stronger and closer. Long before conception took place He was with us and always will be, even unto the end of the world. In short, never confuse the grace that allows self sustenance with loneliness. One can posses the ability to stand on their own feet but to be alone is ungodly.