Real Relationships through Tangible Connection

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Do you find yourself connecting with people through looking at your social media feeds?? This may be a way to know about their life, to see what they are up to, but its not real connectedness. It almost feels like an empty connection. It is a awareness without the heart and soul connection.   We were created for relationships, togetherness, and real relationships.

When was the last time you shared a coffee with someone, went on a walk with a friend, had a real conversation. Or are you stuck knowing people through the phone or internet? It is hard. We are all busy doing different responsibilities, activities with our families, theres not much room.  But we can make space.  Make it a priority to spend time face to face with people. Do an activity together, go shopping, run errands together, pick up kids together, invite people into your home.

In the book Craving Connection, the authors invite you to

  • “Embrace the desire God has given each of us for connection
  • Invest in meaningful relationships, right where God has you
  • Become the friend you wish you had
The (in)courage community invites you to grab a cup of coffee, pull up a chair to the table, and commit to creatively and prayerfully fulfilling your cravings for connection. How could your life be different after prayerfully and intentionally connecting with God, friends, and your community?”
Do you feel as though you are craving something that you seem to not be able to find? Do you think the craving is real tangible connection? Are you trying to fill that craving with something intangible?? Find ways to love others. Become the friend you wish you had. Invest time in meaningful relationships with other. Lysa Terkeurst says “Spend more time touching lives than you do touching screens.” Whose life can you touch? Think of who has touched your life and make that same impact in someone elses. Help someone smile, see the silver lining, and find joy in the chaos of life by offering your friendship. Your craving will be fulfilled by being a friend to someone. And let those people know how important they are to you.