This morning, I had the opportunity to meet some men for breakfast – just to spend some time together and get to know one another better. I had no agenda – just community.
I arrived early and got my first cup of coffee for the day. As I looked around the sparsely crowded restaurant, I noticed the age of the place. It is not run down, but the traditional, old diner feel was certainly present. I am not sure how long the Town and Country Cafe has been in operation, but I am pretty sure it has been a local spot for many years.
I looked at the booths and tables and I thought about all the conversations that have taken place throughout the years. I imagine business partnerships have been formed around those tables. I know those tables and chairs have seen a great number of families out for a breakfast or lunch. And I know a lot of coffee has been consumed as old time friends have told their stories.
What overwhelmed me was the fact that the very reason I was there is also a major reason the place has kept its doors open – community. People were created for community. We need one another. The relationships that are formed in community are the spice of our lives. Our lives are enriched by the people we get to know.
God has blessed us with the need for one another.
Spend some time today cultivating one relationship – send a text, or better yet, pick up the phone and actually call a person (yes, that portable device that is always with you that you use to check the weather, Facebook and email still makes actual phone calls). Or even better, meet them for lunch. Your life will be richer for it.
Be blessed today!
Clay in the Hands 
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