There's an old song by that name but it's really not true. The fact is we all walk through life alone. I'm not discounting the value and blessing of family, friends, fellowship and the rest...but in the end we each experience life as individuals. Even in the best church, the best marriage, the best circle of friends, we always come back to ourselves. I'm talking here about the physical experience of living out our lives. Jesus said, "I will never leave you nor forsake you" and that is great comfort. He resides and abides in our lives which means we are not completely "alone." But I think it's a mistake to cling too tightly to the earthly companionship and relationships that are so much a part of our experience of life. In the end, I love my wife, my children, my family and friends...but I also know that, but for the grace of God, any or all of those loved ones could be gone. I say this, not to be morbid. Rather I say it because I believe it's my responsibility to develop an understanding of the individual experience of life. I can contribute to others lives, but I can only live my own. In the end I will give account for my life. The choices I make will shape "my" life. And when I meet Him he will ask me about my thoughts, my actions, my decisions and my personal and individual walk. Jesus loved, laughed, healed and cared a great deal but in the end He walked His own road. Each one of us, in my opinion, must work toward getting used to that and accepting it. Ironically, when we do, we have so much more to offer to one another.
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