Blessed Connections

 

2/28/2026

Philippians 2:4 "Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interest of others." 

As I have mentioned before, I am a proper hermit. I can go many weeks happily being at home and not venturing out for any purpose other than attending Church on Sunday. There are many reasons why I have adopted this quiet lifestyle, but I digress. 

This week, the importance of connection was front and center in my world. I will not go into specifics here, but time with others really impacted me in ways I did not expect. There were deep and challenging conversations along with much laughter and even a few tears. The one thing that was very evident to me is that God was in the midst of it all. His presence was so clear that at the end of the week I was drawn into deep reflection and immense gratitude.

Sometimes, going outside our comfort zone is hard, and we avoid the prompting to do so. I know I have many times. However, if we stay obedient to God's call to love and care for one another, the blessing is often immeasurable. I know this has been true for me. It matters little if I am on the giving or receiving end, because in those moments that all gets blurred. God's presence is all that matters, and the shared space we occupy with one another feels anointed. 

So, this committed hermit is once again realizing that I am commanded to be in the world, even if it is not easy. God will supply the strength I lack if I stay obedient to His call on my life. 

John 15:12 "This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you."

As always, I am a work in progress.