That phrase sort of reminds me of Cinderella. In her own little corner she could be anything. Our place for me is on my Mama’s couch that is in my home. This couch where I slept when I spent time at my mom’s is so comforting. Like a hug from her from above. Now I sit here mornings with my coffee and my Biblestudy and in conversation with my Jesus. It has become our place. A place to just be together in the quiet of the morning. The perfect way to begin my day. It is not a time for listing my wants and desires but rather sharing our love for one another and just knowing that time spent together is such a precious thing.
Every relationship needs that place to connect. To bring a closeness and intimacy. Our place can be one particular place, a shared activity, or multiple places where we come together. Ron’s parent’s place was their kitchen table where they sat over coffee and conversations.There were no phones or ipads to disrupt their time together. It was just the two of them conversing together. For Ronnie B and me, we love to walk up to get coffee holding hands along the way and sharing our thoughts. Sometimes driving to Sonic for a soda is the perfect way to catch up with a friend.Whatever the place is even through Facetime, the connection we share is what makes Our Places so special.
I complained to my doctor that I find myself isolating too often. My desire is to share life with others but I find myself stuck in aloneness. It is a choice to reach out or to stay silent. I must admit I never regret making that call or inviting a friend over. So why don’t I do those things more often? That is something each of us needs to ask ourselves. I have a friend who feels like a relationship is too one sided that she is always the one making the effort. My advice to her was to ask the other person if they ever thought of her. I am confident the answer is yes. Then just ask them to shoot a text or make a call to let her know she is on their dwindling. It doesn’t seem like a big ask and could change the whole dynamic of their relationship. Rather than walking away it may draw them closer. Too many times I think of loved ones and never bother to pause a minute and let them know.
Starting my day with Jesus reminds me that He wants me to love Him and love others. To do that well I need to spend time and be with those who are so very much in my heart. Telling them is a good thing and letting them know just how much they are loved shouldn’t be my own little secret.
In Him,
Joyful
10-14-22
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