The Call

3/21/2022

Hebrews 10:24-25 "And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near."

I started my Monday by talking to a dear friend, and it was just wonderful. Usually, my mornings are very routine and uneventful...not that I am complaining about that. Today, however, I got an early morning text asking me if I had time to chat. Of course, my mind always goes to concern when I hear from someone at unusual times of the day, but there was no pressing matter occurring; she just wanted to talk.  So, we chatted as I took my morning walk with my pup, and it was just wonderful and uplifting. A very blessed way to start the day. She followed up the conversation with a text and and a verse. Proverbs 27:9 "Perfume and incense bring joy to the heart, and the pleasantness of a friend springs from their heartfelt advice." Oh my heart. ❤

She took the initiative to reach out, even though it was early in the morning. I just find that so inspiring. She listened to that "Spirit tap", and I am the richer for it. I oftentimes resort to texting people instead of calling them, but I am definitely loosing something in doing that. Just hearing the voice of someone we care about can bring comfort, even when we do not realize that we needed it. This is the way we were meant to communicate and connect with one another; if you cannot be there in person, at least call. I need to revert back to that type of behavior. 

This is also reminding me of the Christmas gifts my bother and sister-in-law bought for the family this year. We do not usually exchange gifts, but they sent us Portals, which are basically video phones. Now we can all not just hear each other, but also see each other. Such a beautifully thoughtful gift indeed. Now we can all chat with each other and see each other at the same time. There is no substitute for being there in person, but this makes the distance a bit easier. 

We do need each other. God created us this way. Sometimes we try to go it alone, but  we do not need to. God has given us others for the journey as helpmates and encouragers. I know that I, for one, am going to cherish those people God has placed in my life, and act to nourish those relationships by being more present and reaching out when God calls me to do so.