Day 8 gather:: 2019 FMF 31 Days Writing Challenge :: Going With God

​Even an introvert needs a hug once in a while.

To have a conversation eye to eye with someone who cares is truly a gift.

Investing time and emotions and brain cells to help another figure out a reasonable solution to a persistent problem can have a joyful result for both.

Whether it’s for quality time or quantity time, these lovely little human encounters happen when we gather together.

Just to be balanced here, not all gatherings produce happy results.

A misspoken comment can pierce a heart and silence further communication.

Extroverts may rise to take control of a meeting without acknowledging other viewpoints in the room.

Some who prefer style over substance can lose perspective of a project’s true goal.

The Bible is clear about gathering together as an ensemble of like-minded believers as we read in Hebrews:
“Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful; 24 and let us consider how to stimulate one another to love and good deeds, 25 not forsaking our own assembling together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging {one another;} and all the more as you see the day drawing near.”  Hebrews 10:23-25(NASB)

As we go with God we WILL find ourselves going against the grain of this world.

God has called us to be in community with Him and with other like-minded believers because we need the encouragement that comes from our unique spiritual kinship.

The church is God’s means where the body of Christ can grow and remain strong in His Word.
So when there’s an opportunity, give a hug.

Make time for that eye to eye chat over a cup of coffee with someone you don’t know very well.
Use every less than positive event in the church as a point of prayer for everyone involved.

Ask the Lord to increase humility and a teachable spirit in yourself when you are corrected.

Don’t think you can mature in your own company.
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God speaks through His Word and those who are surrendered to it.
 
How about you? What is your favorite thing about the church you attend? How does it encourage you in your walk with the Lord? 

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