We are called to belong ...not just believe. Day 17 is all about belonging to a church home where you can consistently attend, be fed, grow and pour back into church. In this season of our lives, we now know or have always know that each of us were called to achieve a particular purpose. This "purpose" although God given is not something that we can achieve alone. Maybe you have the innate abilities, such as gift of speaking, writing, singing, encouraging, dancing, creative arts, debating etc., but your particular purpose can not be achieved alone. You need the "the body of Christ" to help propel you forward, to pray for you, encourage, provide resources and provide well needed support along the way. GET CONNECTED!!!
In the bible, Paul identified that being a "member" of church meant being a vital organ of a living body, an indispensable, interconnected part of the Body of Christ. Meaning? We are all irrespective of our differences physically, mentally, socially, and spiritually are pieces that are necessary for the completion of this puzzle. The puzzle is our purpose. Your puzzle piece is just as necessary as the next person's puzzle piece. "You were created for a specific role, but you will miss this second purpose of your life if your not attached to a living, local church. You discover your role in life through relationships with others. (pg.133) Joining and faithfully going to church will grow that passion, desire, and eventually you will fill equipped to birth the purpose.
WHY YOU NEED A CHURCH FAMILY?
-A church family identifies you as a genuine believer.
- "You are not the body of Christ on your own. You need others to express that. (pg.135)"
- The gathering of people from different walks of life with the same common love and admiration for God is a powerful witness to people.
-A church family moves you out of self-centered isolation.
- The church is the perfect classroom for learning how to love, practicing unselfish, sympathetic love.
- You learn to care about others and share the experiences of others.
-A church family helps you develop your spiritual muscle.
- Participation grows the spiritual muscle.
- We need each other to grow. Our experiences enrich other's lives.
- Having an accountability to partner will lead to faster and stronger growth.
-The Body of Christ Needs You.
- You have been assigned a unique role in this family. It is needed to help the entire church.
-You will share in Christ mission in the world.
- "As members of Christ's body, we are his hands, his feet, his eyes and his heart." We are to share His love to the world.
-A church family will keep you from backsliding.
- "Mind your business" is not a Christian phrase. We are called and commanded to help one another stay on track. Satan wants you to be detached, so He can have the opportunity to get to you easily.
YOUR CHOICE:
"When you were born again, you automatically became a part of God's universal family, but you also need to become a member of a local expression of God's family."
Make a commitment to the body. There are several hundreds of thousands of churches locally and internationally, find one that you love and just go!
Xoxo and Blessings,
Stephanie
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