Sitting here this morning, many things are occupying my heart and mind. So many hearts that are hurting and just wanting to be loved. So many suffering depression and anxiety. It seems to be getting worse as time goes on. My prayer journal is full of prayers for those who suffer from this. Today, while adding another request, my heart and mind started thinking.
We live in a world where social media, emails and texts are the "norm!" We need each other. We need to love one another. We need to hug one another. We need to talk, face to face. Cyber space isn't "real." Cyber space is easy. Cyber space is thinking about us and not others. Cyber space doesn't have a face, a touch, tears or a smile. Cyber space is often a "cop out!"
Social Media, emails and texting are convenient and can be very nice. Reconnecting with others via social media is awesome. Sending an email to just say "hi" or share some information is nice and fast. Texting, too.....an awesome way to communicate. However, we can't let technology replace REAL. Real, heartfelt, face to face, "I care" kind of love. Talking with one another and sharing what's REAL. Being able to sit and listen with REAL eyes focused on a real person. That's real!
Technology has made the world a very small place. I love that. I love connecting with others, who share the same "love" as I do. If I'm going to waste my time on Social Media, I like to "waste" it with others who share in the same things I love. I love participating in online Bible study because when I am home, away from others, it's how I like to spend my time. I also like sharing that which I love the most with others on Social Media because that's where everyone seems to be these days. But by no means does that replace people time.
It's safe, isn't it? Hiding away in our little worlds and ignoring the world. It's easy to "shoot" off a text or an e-mail and say "love you" or "I care." Right? Don't we all do it? We feel better...at least we did something. I know that's how I feel often times. But then I hear of another suffering from "aloneness." It's so sad!
I suppose as time progresses, things will continue on this path of disconnecting with "real" but my heart knows it is the wrong path. God intends for us to come together....to share and love and grow as sisters and brothers in Christ. In the end, it is all that matters. I pray that I can disconnect more and reach out with real arms to a hurting world.
I suppose as time progresses, things will continue on this path of disconnecting with "real" but my heart knows it is the wrong path. God intends for us to come together....to share and love and grow as sisters and brothers in Christ. In the end, it is all that matters. I pray that I can disconnect more and reach out with real arms to a hurting world.
