My On-line Friends

I have found that many good, uplifting friendships can be made on line, where we are not distracted by any physical attributes (looks, abilities, voice etc). On line we 'see' the heart of a person, or as much as they dare to share, and often that is more than they might feel free to in a face to face situation. I pray that we always remain sensitive and Christlike to our "On line friends". God bless you, Lion'slamb.

My On-line Friends

Smiles and friendship waiting there,

Fun and laughter, we can share;

Though we’ve never really met,

We share a faith, across the net.

God is not tied by time and space,

His Spirit dwells not in one place,

But He lives where His people are,

His family is spread afar.

His joy and fun they love to share,

Yet still have time to offer prayer;

Though sites and chat rooms can be bad,

True Christians use them for their "Dad".

And those who cannot speak their pain,

Type silently, and comfort gain,

As brother, sister in the Lord,

Declare that His love, is assured

We are not bound by looks nor skill,

Cannot spread germs, the times we’re ill;

For those who cannot go too far,

God brings His people where they are.

And when we type upon the net,

Reply to people we’ve not met,

If we will let His Spirit lead,

We’ll find we often meet a need.

So let the love of God shine through,

And honour Him in all you do,

And you will spread His gospel more,

Than all the saints who’ve gone before.

And I will offer up this prayer,

For all in ‘cyber-space’ out there,

"My God supply His grace divine,

To all my ‘family-on-line’."

© Ailsa Yates 3/1/2002