Be honest.. you've probably gotten frustrated lately due to the fact that..
A. Your text message was "read" by the receiver, but there is no response yet
B. Someone opened your SnapChat, but isn't responding
C. Your message was "seen" on Facebook
D. You haven't heard from a loved one in days, or weeks
E. All of the above and then some
Lately I've gotten a little frustrated at the way people do or don't communicate with me. When's the last time you went out in public and didn't see at least 10 people whip out a phone and have their gaze stuck to it? When's the last time you went somewhere without your phone? Exactly, you don't remember. Most of us ALWAYS have our phones, yet we don't answer certain phone calls, messages, etc.
In today's society, we have access to so many forms of communication. Types that can literally take less than 30 seconds to send and receive. Phone Calls, Text Messaging, FaceTime, SnapChat, Facebook, Twitter, and so many others. The funny thing is, even though we have all these forms of communication, we still "forget" to check on how someone is doing. We "forget" to text someone back. Which okay, sometimes that is literally the case. Let's be real though. Do you seriously always "forget"? Or were you just ignoring a person intentionally? It's not that communication could not be made. It's the fact that communication was attempted but failed because you chose to make that happen. If you have time to read a message, you have time to respond. If your response is really that long, then you can let the person know you'll get back to them later with an answer. That is so much better than just ignoring someone.
My point is we need to put a little more value on what communicating is. It might just be a text message to you. But to the receiver, that could be the highlight of their week. It could be the words they needed to hear after a not so good day. You just never know what people are going through. Sometimes just your "Hey" or "I'm praying for you" can flip someone's day around completely.
Sometimes though, a person simply just does not wish to communicate with us. For unknown reasons. That's okay. We have to remember that there is good in every situation. Romans 8:28 reads "And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them."
December 10th of Jesus Calling by Sarah Young states, "Make Me The Focal Point of your search for security. In your private thoughts, you are still trying to order your world so that it is predictable and feels safe. Not only is this an impossible goal, but it is also counterproductive to spiritual growth. When your private world feels unsteady and you grip My hand for support, you are living in conscious dependence on Me."
Take this verse and Romans 8:28 to heart. Understand that sometimes our plans have to fail, in order for God's plan to prevail. There is good even when someone pushes us out of their lives. Trust that God's plan is for the good, not to hurt you. Look at the bigger picture.
