The Power of Community

In this world right now there are so many voices. With so many opinions of what you should and shouldn’t do, say or feel, it’s easy to be swayed. It’s easy to go with the loudest voices.

People often miss the still small voice, the voice of reason, in the midst of pressure, fear or simply wanting to fit in. Or wanting the easy way out.

I think we can all agree that it’s the easier to follow the crowd. We don’t want to be alone, yet sometimes going along makes us feel even lonelier.

Many are right there with you, but they’re just too afraid to change or voice their inner turmoil. This world today is so fluid. And not in the best way. It tries to release the sound of “come as you are” but really what it’s saying is agree with me and if not you’re canceled.

The issue with that is the opinion changes and people find something else to disagree on. If you're not on the right side, you're done. One second something is acceptable and the next it’s hate speech. Are you as tired as I am of following these standards?

One thing I have been learning, is to stop and ask God what he says about it. But what if the issue is really close to you? Or you might loose your job if you don't pick a side. And you feel pressure from those around you to voice your thoughts?

That’s why I am so passionate about finding your why, finding what brings your life purpose. Finding a firm foundation, which I believe can only truly be found in Christ Jesus. If you don’t have a standard you will be subject to the ever changing standards of the world.

This is why community is so important. I understand there are stereotypes of what the church looks like. I understand the language out there against the body of Christ. But listen to me when I say this: if you don’t have people in your life reminding you of who you are and whose you are, how will you know you’re on the right path? How will you stop the loudest sound from becoming what you choose to live your life by?

Proverbs 13:20 “Whoever walks with the wise becomes wise, but the companion of fools will suffer harm.”

It’s not good for us to live out lives alone, God said it himself when he made man and woman! He exemplified it through Jesus, who walked out his ministry with disciples, with friends!! He showed it after his death through the Acts church, the Galatians, the Ephesians and so on!

Proverbs 27:17 “Iron sharpens iron, and one man sharpens another.”

This is exactly what the enemy does not want for you. He doesn't want you to know who you are, to know God's word or to know who your people are that will run towards Christ with you. He doesn't want you to be sharpened.

The truth is: we're stronger together.

Maybe you have had a bad experience with church. Maybe your own family has lacked in showing you God’s love and so you walked away from faith at some point in your life. But let me ask you this: how many true friends do you have that will pull you aside when you’re wrong? That will softly correct you? That not only cares about you emotionally but cares about your character and what is in your heart?

Proverbs 27:5-6 Better is open rebuke than hidden love. Faithful are the wounds of a friend; profuse are the kisses of an enemy.

One good friend that does this will shine in the dark places of your life. I’m telling you from personal experience I have found these friends by connecting myself to the body of Christ. Through mutual friend connections in Christian organizations, churches and ministries. It doesn’t have to be a church building, just get around the builders! Get around people that will stir up your soul. Friends like that help you heal, walk along side you, extent you grace when you mess up and correct in love.

Maybe you don’t have any friends like that around you. I would encourage you to start to be that friend and see who comes alongside you :)

The best friend of all that will fill that void is Jesus! If you don't know him, I would say you're are missing out! He is the best friend that fills all the voids in your heart! He loves you no matter what! He transforms you, heals you and prays on your behalf! He can extents his listening ear and holds you in his arms! If you do not have that friend, then this is what the bible says you have to do!

Romans 10:9-10 "if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. 10 For with the heart one believes and is justified, and with the mouth one confesses and is saved."

Believe today and be set free. Get connected with the family of God and be reminded that you are a new creation everyday! Be encouraged, sharpened, transformed, held, seen, known and loved.

2 Corithians 3:17 Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom.

Let me tell you friend, there is freedom in the house of God! His spirit is there!! if you need a good church, one where you will find family, healing and freedom, leave me a message on this page. There's a seat at the table for you :)