This one's about me and David.

16 Turn to me and be gracious to me,
    for I am lonely and afflicted.
17 Relieve the troubles of my heart
    and free me from my anguish.
18 Look on my affliction and my distress
    and take away all my sins.
19 See how numerous are my enemies
    and how fiercely they hate me!

20 Guard my life and rescue me;
    do not let me be put to shame,
    for I take refuge in you.
21 May integrity and uprightness protect me,
    because my hope, Lord,[c] is in you.     -Psalm 25:16-21

If there is any character in the bible that I can relate to, its David.  David is a real man among men.  He's a warrior.  A sinner.  A lover.  A writer.  A man after God's own heart.  A leader.  Hated and loved.  Alone...He is alone.

He is alone when he is in a crowd.  He is alone when he is in the wilderness.  He is alone.  David cries out to God when he is alone.

Tonight, I showed my face in a crowd.  There were a lot of people there that I knew.  I spoke to several.  Lots of smiles and handshakes were given and received.  Some asked me where I've been.  One thought I moved away.  I was alone.  Alone in the crowd.

Friends, recent circumstances have carried me into the wilderness.  I have learned to rely on God more than ever.  He is my comforter and my strength.  Much like David, I have been let down by men.  The only earthly satisfaction to be found has been a few intimate conversations and visits with dear friends.  So, if you wondered where I've been... I've been here all along... Alone with God.

                                -Scotty Northcutt