Day 17 - A Place to Belong
being a member of the church meant being a vital organ of a living body, an indispensable, interconnected part of the Body of Christ. - we need to practice this type of "membership" instead of just attending church.
isolation breeds deceitfulness (not to mention loneliness and depression) As members of Christ's body, we are his hands, his feet, his eyes, and his heart. Do you know anyone who act as Christ's hands, feet, eyes, or heart? Comment and tell the story.
God created the church to meet your five deepest needs: purpose to live for, people to live with, principles to live by, a profession to live out, and power to live on!!! Read that again!
Joining the membership of a local church is the natural next step once you've become a child of God.
one comment...Brian and I need to find a church. I think we are being too picky or trying to suit both of our church styles...we have one of the best pastors in the US here in Rockford, but the church is overwhelming and not at all home like...too picky yea?
ReplyDeleteI as well am having a hard time finding a church while im at school, im not sure if im just comparing them all to the one back home or if its just an excuse so i can sleep in on sunday mornings. Eithor way, I need to change this.
ReplyDeleteCalled to belong.
ReplyDeleteWe need other in order to grow.
This is something I struggle with. Especially Sunday mornings when I'm usually grumpy. Lol
I've always been at home at church I grew up going to the same place every Sunday and this year has been hard. I'm bad with change and even worse with dealing with new people or situations. It's hard to just let go of insecurities and become part of a new unit and it's scary. I mean I have no idea how people who have never been to church have the courage to start going. They are my Heros!
I'm trying to let go and just let God lead me where I'm needed not where I'd rather be cuz I can just sit back and be comfortable. Because if I had my own way I'd be invisible and not be part of gods body which is where I need to be. It's where we r called to be. Not sure if any of this makes sense but meh here it is lol