Creating Intentional Connections

The second law of thermodynamics essentially says that left alone things tend to disintegrate. That is also true in regard to relationships, friendships and acquaintances. All of these connections require active attention in order for them to survive and become stronger.

Just think back over the years. Depending on your age you probably have lost contact with many who at one time were close. When I was in sixth grade I had three cousins who were with me in my classroom. Today I am really out of touch with all of them. My high school class has a reunion periodically, but I haven't been able to get to one due to living hundreds of miles from my home town. I have had some contact with a few in recent years, but in most cases I don't even know where they are. The same is true for my college buddies. Then since my jobs (pastor and school teacher) have taken me from Michigan to Illinois to Texas and now Indiana, there are many former friendships that have diminished due to distance and time.

The desire to renew of all these contacts grows as the years pass and we become aware that personal relationships are far more important than jobs, money and other issues that occupy our attention. Recently I received a mailing from my college alumni office with the title Creating Intentional Connections. As I thought about years gone by, I realized that there were many people with whom I needed to reconnect. I have begun making those contacts and have found it to be very rewarding. Once you get started the joy you experience and the thankfulness others express will motivate you to continue.

One easy way to renew connections is by sending a personal greeting card. You can locate addresses by doing Internet searches. Then from your computer you can select, personalize and have sent a real greeting card. To learn how visit Sending Grace and fill out the request form there or email me.