Is it so that they look good?
Is it for a "spiritual" experience?
Is it because they're religious?
The church is to hold us accountable. To grow us in a safe environment. To bless us, to lift us up, to encourage and correct. It builds trust, selfless love and relationship.
The Bible calls the church an army..............
A Bride..................
A Nation.................
A Pillar.....................
We listen to eachother.....................
We teach eachother......................
We lean on eachother.......................
We cover eachother......................
We encourage eachother............................
We...........uhhhhhhhhhhh..............yeah..........
What can I say, we're family!
I'm so blessed to have such a great family. In good times and bad, my family has stuck by me. They've loved me for me, and encouraged me to grow more into the woman God wants me to be. My home church has been learning about spiritual family, and what God's purposes are for us as a body. I love that God has created the church in such a way, that if the love of Christ was not present, it would fall apart. I love that the church is a safe place to grow in that love, so that we can share it with the world! I love that I can laugh and cry with my family. But most of all, I love that even though we may be walking different paths, different struggles, and learning faith in different ways, we can still have fun!
So have fun and be blessed! May God reveal Himself to you today, in new ways!
wow!
ReplyDeleteyour heart speaks. I like the title, "do you see family?"
Cause that's the question.
That's what I see. the world and the enemy and our own hurts and wounds has screwed up the sacred and precious meaning of family.
It truly is a blessing and I weep and cry out for all those that are blinded or have set themselves apart from the vine, the source of our life! :(
Thank you for being my sister. I don't mean my blood sister, althought that has brought many memories....I am more blessed that you are my spiritual sister. All the times we have prayed, encouraged one another....well all those things and pics you have in your post....
Now that's what I'm talkin' bout!!
Love you !
And the rest of you brothers and sisters, mothers and fathers,
I NEED YOU!!!!!!!!
Cool Pics, writeup, everything! I wholeheartedly agree with ya. I love our church family, without our church family, I am not sure where I would be. We are truly blessed. -Moose
ReplyDeleteYou are so right. Were would we be without our family? We all have stories of that someone who loved us and taught us what Gods love looks like.
ReplyDeleteThanks for being one of those people
Carebear said I should come read this and I'm glad I did. Great post!
ReplyDeleteGreat post!
ReplyDeleteI'm still getting to know my "family" out here, its hard when you're the newest member of the family. But I pray that God will help me to "fit in" and that I can feel that I truly do have God's family out here with me even if I don't have my earthly family.
It was great meeting you in Walmart. Take care!
I came across your site.
ReplyDeleteAnd I just think what an awesome thing to say! What a blessing to have our church family. Some of our church family is soooo close to my heart. And no matter what the struggles or trials it is lessened because of the support and love of our family (earthly and spiritually!)
Thanks so much for sharing!
Laurie Bouchard