Long Distance Blessings

Some people may assume that only in person relationships and communication are of value.
That isn't always the case.

Think about this - though Paul met some of the people at the churches he wrote to, he may not have known all of the people in them in a close personal way...especially if the churches continued to grow in numbers.
Since God uses letters in His Word (and those are used in our lives as believers to put it mildly), then in a lesser sense - why deny that today long distance communication can have a great impact on people?

In the case of today, people can readily communicate back and forth, and we have audio and video available to us. 

Relationships and encouragement are not always a one way street. You never know just how much God may use what you say or share online, especially when it is Scripture or Biblically-based.

So, if you are a Christian, and you are reaching out to give the Gospel or encouragement to people or sharing Scriptures or spiritual songs, don't give up even when people don't or can't reciprocate.

I know that we shouldn't let how we act depend on how others behave.

Love should be others centered even when it's not returned.

It's a challenge, but then I remember how God is patient with me and loves me as His child.

I've been very blessed by some people online...hearing preaching, podcasts, singing, reading social media (yes, surprise!), and even receiving a rare prized card or letter or gift!

God has really blessed me as someone unable to do much, and I hope that God will use or has used me in the lives of some of you...even from a distance!