The Isolation Abyss

On a number of occasions this past week, the word of the day throughout various conversations and sermons playing on the radio was "isolation". It's so easy to disconnect. Even when we look like we are connected; that just might not be the case.

Just because something is plugged in, doesn't mean that it is up and running.

Likewise...

In our friendships and relationships, it's entirely possible to be "together" yet, exist at some level of isolation. As if the television was on while people sit on the couch browsing Facebook or Craigslist. And I get it. It's easy to do.

Long days at work. Decompress. Disconnect. Put on a distraction or background noise.
And disappear into the abyss of a phone screen.

I'm not criticizing anyone. If anything, I'm acknowledging my own guilt.

So, on this #communitySaturday, it begs the question. Are you engaged?

What are you doing to engage?
What connections are being made?
Do your relationships sense and understand their value?
Are we living life intentionally?

Of course, if we are isolated externally, then it's hard not to consider if and where we are isolated internally? And more importantly, what is state of our connection with our Heavenly Father?

Let's pray this #communitySaturday for those are living in isolation. First, may God strengthen and minister to those whose connection with Him is in a sad state of affairs. Pray for Christians who are struggling in life as they feel spiritually, emotionally and psychologically isolated. Pray for a greater understanding of the times in our life and a greater sense of appropriately disconnecting from the problems of everyday life as well as making intentional moves to connect rather than withdraw. As move towards a healthier state of faith, may we take more steps to connect with others; that we may help keep them from the dangers and pitfalls of isolation.

For we were made to live life together.
Connected to each other
As we are connected to Almighty God.
May we not forsake the people and relationships God has granted us
That remind us of His love and grace...
To reflect Christ to a World in need of Him.

- PNC

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