1 John 1:4 We write this to make our joy complete.
God created us to live in relationship with each other, and communication is a part of that. Many times I try to bolster communication, communion, through texts to loved ones and dear friends—an inspirational quote, a quirky picture or meme, a random text. These are ways that I say, “I love you. I miss you. Your relationship is important to me.”
1 John 1:5 This is the message we have heard from him and declare to you: God is light; in him there is no darkness at all.
For me, those connections help strengthen God’s light by reminding me I am not alone. This world can be so dark, so negative, so lonely. Knowing I have the love and support of God’s community is vital to my mental well-being. It helps me to walk in God’s light.
1 John 1:6 If we claim to have fellowship with him and yet walk in the darkness, we lie and do not live out the truth.
Lord, Now we see through a glass darkly. We misunderstand each other. We frustrate each other. We alienate each other. Darkness lurks around every corner. Help us to strengthen the relationships that draw us closer to You. Help us to walk in Your light. Always. Amen.
1 John 1:7 But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus, his Son, purifies us from all sin.
Have a blessed day.