Many days I have the opportunity to talk to only 1 or 2 people. And I am typically quiet in groups of people. Today was an exception. When I went to physical therapy for my back this morning, the people there were quite chatty, so I joined in. We talked about raising children, enjoying the outdoors, and even faith. I have been going there for a couple of months now and have found that the majority of the time, people are very respectful of other’s opinions and personal stories. It seems to be a culture they have created. When I got home, my brother called and we talked a bit about his upcoming plans as he makes his way back from his winter hideout. Then I went to a neighbor’s house and met a couple new people there. More chatting. When I got home from there, another neighbor came over who is caring for her ailing husband. I was happy to be a listening ear for her and to share some of my own personal experiences. Later I talked with my sister on the phone. We talked about the upcoming Easter weekend and potential plans. As I thought over my day, I became more grateful for the relationships in my life. I remembered a program I watched in which the author Edward Sri said that God didn’t have to create any of us. But He did because God desires to have a relationship with you. With me. With each individual person. It makes sense that we humans have the desire to be in relationship with one another. It is life giving. I felt blessed with my own personal relationships. I also felt humbled that the God of the universe makes time for me and my feeble prayers and distracted life.

I Found God today in relationships.