Regardless of how I feel, I am connected. I am connected visually to those who see me at any given moment in time. I am connected by line of sight to everything I can see outside my windows. I am especially drawn to the trees.
I am connected by blood to my mother and father, sisters and brothers. I also carry the blood of my ancestors, from older days in faraway places.
I am connected by faith to everyone who believes in God whether they use that name or not. I am connected to all who name the name of Jesus as Savior and Lord. I am connected through hours of bright and moving worship in my local church through the power of the Spirit of God.
I am connected to all who inhabit the same city, the same state, the same country and the same planet. I am connected to every citizen of every place I have ever lived.
I am connected by gravity to the earth and at night find my eyes drawn to the skies above.
With all these connections, I cannot believe any feeling that tries to convince me I am all alone. I am never alone. Never.
I have felt unconnected emotionally forever and a day. In my brain I acknowledge all these connections above, but when it comes to personal connection that’s where I struggle.
I agree. That is why I said it was in a moment of clarity that I realized this truth. I have to cling to it in faith, not by sight or feeling.