meaningful conversations

Genesis 1:3
And God said, "Let there be light," and there was light.

John 1:1
In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.

Much of our daily discourse is usually of frivolous matters which in the end amount to little or no worth at all. I realize the former statement is highly cynical even nihilistic. Bear with me though.

How long can we talk of the weather? How many times can we talk about the taste of food before we tire of both the food and the conversation? How much gossip and lies do we spread over the course of a day? How many times do we talk for sake of filling the void of silence?

Small talk is necessary for risk of offending people we've just become acquainted with, but after all is said and done, what else is there left to say?

Once relationships have been established and it is known that we are to and want to maintain them, by all means indulge in small talk, but know there are much more meaningful conversations to be had.

Why is the sky blue? Do my eyes pop out if I don't close them when I sneeze? Why do we need stinkbugs?

Why does the caged bird sing? What happens to a dream differed? How do I compare thee to a summer's day?

These conversations occur in hopes that they will lead to...

How can I help you through this time of need?
How can we move pass this situation?
How can I pray for you?

1 Thessalonians 2:8
We loved you so much that we were delighted to share with you not only the gospel of God but our lives as well, because you had become so dear to us.

Paul wrote these words to the Church in Thessalonica because he knew there was something, Someone worth talking about.

I hope to remember such words everyday, in the meantime, I gotta work on my small talk.