Drive-Thru Connections

Greet every saint in Christ Jesus. (Philippians 4:21b, NRS).

Good Morning!

Have you gone through a drive-thru restaurant or coffee house lately? The drive-thru trip includes a drive-thru conversation. My experience has been interesting. As I waited for a cup of coffee, a caffeinated-energetic-window-waiter began a conversation with his slated questions. It made me wonder what would happen if I took the conversation to a deeper level . . .
Caffeinated-energetic-window-waiter: “How are you today?”
Me: “Well, I have been challenged today . . . let me tell you about it . . .”
Caffeinated-energetic-window-waiter: What are you doing today?
Me: “I am really struggling . . . I sure would appreciate your help!”

Caffeinated-energetic-window-waiter: “Well . . . thanks for stopping by . . . have a good day.”
Me: “I can’t leave you . . . I need you . . .”

In today’s reality, connecting with individuals can be a drive-thru experience. Busyness and/or personal life challenges keep individuals disconnected from one another. We are created to authentically connect with one another. That said, relationships often are seen as an obligation rather than a gift. Time and true communication are two vital components to keeping long-lasting relationships.

The Apostle Paul took the time and effort to communicate and stay connected with the Philippians. He used the term of endearment, “saints” to communicate honor to the individuals who had fully committed their lives with Christ Jesus. Most importantly . . . he honestly cared.

Refuse to wait for someone to make a connection with you.
Choose to take time and make an authentic connection with a specific individual today—go beyond a drive-thru connection.
Take time to communicate—listen as well as talk--go beyond a drive-thru conversation.
Take time to really care for a specific individual today.

Learning with you to go beyond drive-thru connections,
Kerrie
(All devotions written by Kerrie Palmer ©2007 All Rights Reserved)