In high school, an informal tradition formed in my family. Every Saturday morning, I would go and eat breakfast with my Dad. I am not sure why this became a thing, but it is something that has stuck. Even though I moved away once I started college I try to make it a priority to have at least breakfast one time with my Dad while I am visiting home. While this is not the most creative thing out there, it is a small thing that has made a difference in building a strong bond between my Dad and I. As Christians, we have a chance to build stronger relationships with others in our life. We can connect better to our fellow Christians. We have a chance to build others up and encourage them. Ephesians 4:29 says, “Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building up, as fits the occasion, that it may give grace to those who hear.”

We might not know the struggles the people in our lives might be going through. It is important for us not to forget about those around us. What can we do to make a positive difference in someone’s life? Can we send a card to someone on their birthday or when they are sick? Can we give someone a call who we have not heard from in a while? Can we send someone a text message to see what is going on just because we care? In my life, the thing that has aided in building me up has been breakfast with my Dad. Maybe the actions we decide to take to connect with others will form bonds that will last a lifetime.