Recently I was in the Tampa Airport waiting for Tyler and Allie. As I was waiting, I made an intentional effort to “watch people.” Some were sad, some were glad. I noticed a father telling his daughter goodbye. Moments later a wife gave a passionate kiss to her departing husband. Later in my wait I observed a few college aged people excited to go through the gate to their plane. I also observed several traveling families with young children. I took pity on them....and those that would be near them :)
In the midst of all these relationships, I also noticed many who were alone. All were serious looking and focused. Could it be that they were focusing on their destination ahead? Or could it be that they were just tired? Or could it be that they had just left their last hug or kiss or goodbye before their journey began? I will never know. What I do know however, is that even in a busy airport, it is obvious that we humans are created for relational connections.
A life lived alone is a very alone life. A life lived with the mask of “everything is okay all the time,” is a life that is robbed of true community. A life lived only for oneself is a life void of true meaning and value.
Here at Fellowship Church we are seeking to become a place where REAL relationships begin. This will only happen as we intentionally connect with each other. And this cannot happen only on Sundays in corporate worship. The solution? Link up with a small group! You will find a place where REAL relationships begin!
Loving and Leading,
Jeff Powell
