Ecclesiastes 4:9 (NCV)
Did you know that God has special work for you to do? That’s why you’re alive. He made you to do good works that he planned before you were even born. Ephesians 2:10 says, “God made us to do good works” (NCV). But God never meant for you to do good works by yourself. He knows that would only lead to fatigue.
Sometimes we think that people do their greatest work alone. For example, there’s a misconception that Mother Teresa served on the streets of Calcutta all by herself. But she actually had an army of sisters helping her. Like her, you need other people helping you fulfill the work that God has for your life. By yourself, you won’t be able to do a lot. But working with other people, you can get more done.
A snowflake by itself doesn’t make much impact. But if enough of them stick together, they can stop traffic! People are the same way. On our own, you or I may not be able to create much change. But together, we can make a greater difference, with each person doing what God made them to do.
Maybe you’re feeling exhausted today. Do you have anyone helping you? If not, you’re missing out on one of the benefits of being connected to a church family. You may attend a church, but that doesn’t mean you’re connected to its people.
Community is God's answer to fatigue. Do yourself a favor and get connected this week.
Did you know that God has special work for you to do? That’s why you’re alive. He made you to do good works that he planned before you were even born. Ephesians 2:10 says, “God made us to do good works” (NCV). But God never meant for you to do good works by yourself. He knows that would only lead to fatigue.
Sometimes we think that people do their greatest work alone. For example, there’s a misconception that Mother Teresa served on the streets of Calcutta all by herself. But she actually had an army of sisters helping her. Like her, you need other people helping you fulfill the work that God has for your life. By yourself, you won’t be able to do a lot. But working with other people, you can get more done.
A snowflake by itself doesn’t make much impact. But if enough of them stick together, they can stop traffic! People are the same way. On our own, you or I may not be able to create much change. But together, we can make a greater difference, with each person doing what God made them to do.
Maybe you’re feeling exhausted today. Do you have anyone helping you? If not, you’re missing out on one of the benefits of being connected to a church family. You may attend a church, but that doesn’t mean you’re connected to its people.
Community is God's answer to fatigue. Do yourself a favor and get connected this week.
Talk It Over
Have you discovered the work God has for your life? What is it, and how are other people helping you to fulfill it?
Think of a time when you worked with others to accomplish God’s work. How did working together ensure the best outcome?
How has your small group or church family helped you learn to serve without becoming burned out and exhausted?
Have you discovered the work God has for your life? What is it, and how are other people helping you to fulfill it?
Think of a time when you worked with others to accomplish God’s work. How did working together ensure the best outcome?
How has your small group or church family helped you learn to serve without becoming burned out and exhausted?
- by Pastor Rick
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Prayer:
Father,
Thank You for bringing together brothers and sisters in Christ, each with unique gifts and backgrounds, to worship You and serve one another. Lord, we invite Your presence to dwell richly among us, guiding us to love, serve, and encourage each other with grace and compassion. Remove any bitterness or division from our hearts, and teach us to be patient, kind, and forgiving. Let our words and actions reflect the character of Your Son, and may our church be a place where everyone feels welcome, valued, and at home.
We pray that you strengthen our leaders - pastors, elders, deacons, and all who serve - granting them wisdom, humility, and integrity as they shepherd Your people. Comfort the weary, heal the hurting, and renew the discouraged.
We also lift up our community beyond our church walls. Cause us to be Your light in our neighborhood, bringing hope to the lost, healing to the broken, and reconciliation where there is division. In Jesus' Name, we pray. Amen
We pray that you strengthen our leaders - pastors, elders, deacons, and all who serve - granting them wisdom, humility, and integrity as they shepherd Your people. Comfort the weary, heal the hurting, and renew the discouraged.
We also lift up our community beyond our church walls. Cause us to be Your light in our neighborhood, bringing hope to the lost, healing to the broken, and reconciliation where there is division. In Jesus' Name, we pray. Amen
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