On my drive home today it hit me. Is community even possible today? I mean I know it is, but is it?
We live in such an individual society. Be on your own and you''ll be fine right? I just don't know. I lead worship at Verve, our newest service, and we are trying to build a community. But it feels like everyone is just running through the motions. Come, get your free coffee, talk to your two friends, go home. That's it. What does it take?
Then I think of SCU where I used to go. We had a better, more full, community, but it was still lacking. It took me 4 months to feel welcome, and even then, I didn't feel completely IN.
So, my question is, is it possible in America with our individualistic indoctrination. And if so, how? I mean I know that God created us to live in community, so why is it so hard to do?
Watch out, I may post again today...
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Safe in God's Arms
Do not anticipate the problems of this life with apprehension, but rather with a perfect hope that God, to whom you belong, will free you from them accordingly. Simply hold on tightly to the hand of his divine providence and he will help you in all events. When you are unable to walk, he will lead you.
from Quiet Moments with Padre
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Jeff,
I am praying for you, big guy.
Lucas
Community is difficult, but very possible. Might there something within you that is keeping you from it?
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