Meeting Face-to-face (3 John 1:13-14)

Today's scripture: 3 John 1:13-14

We are created for relationship. God put something deep in our hearts that needs to connect with others. And as I wrote in another posting, it’s not enough to merely connect via all the technology available to us.

I have the great privilege to be a part of a small group of wonderful women through my church. We meet once a week for a time of Bible study, prayer, and fellowship. Monday evenings are truly one of the highlights of my week. We have built solid relationships. We laugh. We cry. We worship. We hug. We genuinely love each other. In fact, we met last night, and I was so blessed!

There’s something that satisfies the heart when we meet face-to-face with those we care about. In our mobile society, sometimes that’s hard, I know. All of my family lives far from my Southern California home, so phone calls and texting are the only way I can regularly connect with them. But there’s nothing—nothing—like those times when I can look into my mom’s eyes or bear-hug my sister and brother or love on my nieces and nephews.

Make time for your friends and family. Schedule a coffee date with a dear friend. Plan a family reunion. Do something to connect—face-to-face.