Galatians 1: 15 But even before I was born, God chose me and called me by his marvelous grace. Then it pleased him 16 to reveal his Son to me so that I would proclaim the Good News about Jesus to the Gentiles. When this happened, I did not rush out to consult with any human being. 17 Nor did I go up to Jerusalem to consult with those who were apostles before I was. Instead, I went away into Arabia, and later I returned to the city of Damascus. 18 Then three years later I went to Jerusalem to get to know Peter, and I stayed with him for fifteen days. 19 The only other apostle I met at that time was James, the Lord’s brother. 20 I declare before God that what I am writing to you is not a lie.

how often do we seek human approval on spiritual things?
I would say that I am very guilty of this... which is sorta strange since I do not really need approval of man most times... but it seems when it comes to things that are revealed in the spirit, then I need some sort of confirmation from man that I am not crazy and imagining things up... especially since the things that are revealed in the spirit rarely make sense in the natural... so I will look to people.. often even people who do not even have spiritual revelation for their own lives.. and I expect them to confirm me in mine... how ridiculous is that if you think about it...

there seem to be seasons in our lives where we have close companionship... yet for me personally.. most of my life has been lived in isolation... people at church think that I am very social... I am friendly to most everyone.. I attempt to support the kids at their school functions... but when I am outside the church environment.. I am actually not social at all.. I don't like people to come to my house.. I don't want anyone in my space... I don't really want to talk much at all... yet being so unsocial.. I still desire confirmation from people... that seems like a contridiction.... I find myself going through yet another season of being separated.. with no one to talk to except God.. with no one to believe with me... with no one to walk on this path with me... I do not like to be this alone... yet it seems that God keeps sending me to this place...

we look at Paul.. he met Jesus.. and was in isolation for a long time... 3 years or more.. without anyone confirming anything he heard... yet his faith was strong enough to stand strong all alone... how often are we able to do this? how often can we keep believing and standing strong all on our own with nothing but God to support us... the funniest thing is... we are strongest when we have nothing but God.. yet somehow.. we are always looking for approval from man....
Lord help me stand strong in You alone and on Your words... amen!