My friend Tim Stevenson has an excellent article concerning these choices. When we realize that we are Israel, we typically separate due to lifestyle choices. This leads to separating from people of our past. The Dixon s have once again contributed a wonderful article to this publication. You will see that sometimes separation is good and sometimes it is not beneficial.
Separation hurts and there is pain involved.
However, there are also blessings associated with separation. Sometimes it takes a bit of time to realize why YHWH is separating you from things or people you held dear. Realize that He is in charge and that the Father knows best. We spend much of our time attempting to gather His people together. When separation occurs it causes us to examine ourselves.