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It doesn't matter where we go - a crowd always follows.
Personally, this "happenstance" has never crossed my mind enough to notice - until my hubby (repeatedly) makes mention and now even the kids will say something. So, for instance... pulling into an empty parking lot...by the time we leave...its full!! Pull up to any drive-through window... the cars follow. The restaurant is quiet...and before you know it... its loud and bustling. Albeit all to say... I know many times, more than we realize, we too are part of any given crowd that follows. It is NOT because we are special, or, of great importance that we notice these crowds, however, it's just become a funny!! Birds of a feather flock together. Did you know, though... you can be in the largest crowd and feel the most alone you have ever felt? I have.
I had to think of crowds and how, in general, I take to them. I think it depends on what it is...and where. But... there are days... when a crowded grocery store is NOT where I want to be. However, a good crowd gathered to fellowship, celebrate or cheer someone on... is so exciting! Do - I like to be in the center of that crowd or on the fringe? Oh, I like to say - the more the merrier...but do I really like it? I'll leave you to wonder that one.
One thing I know to be true. When God's Word says, Where two or three are gathered in my name - there I am, in the midst of them. ~ Matthew 18:20... well, now I'm all over that.
Maybe it is community I'd rather be part of instead of a crowd.
Do you recognize the difference? I'd love to hear your thoughts.
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Joining with Five Minute Friday Community and today's prompt word is: crowd
Enjoyed your post. I'd definitely prefer to be part of a community than a crowd and making my own decisions rather than just following the crowd.
ReplyDeleteOh Bevy, this little "Community" with your blog has been so rewarding to me. As far as locally here in Kentucky I have longed for Community but never seemed to happen always seemed just like a crowd. Maybe partly my issue because I love HOME so much that I over the years have steered away from crowds that could have became Community. So with this post, it really gave me something to consider.. So thankful for you..XO
ReplyDeleteOhhhhh.... YES! Community vs. crowd!
ReplyDeleteCommunity is more intimidate.
A crowd is just a mass of people.
Community is positive.
Again, you have made us stop and think about ourselves!
Two or three together...with Him in the midst. Now, isn't that a wonderful way to think of a crowd!! I always enjoy your thoughts!!
ReplyDeleteI think I'm more of a community person as opposed to a crowd person. I don't particularly like crowds but community...well that's a whole different ball game :)
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