Lord, provide motivation and peace to allow me to remain THIS joyful throughout this everlastingneverendingdeathlylong week:
photo courtesy of: eh, somebody's repinned pin on someone's random Pinterest board
This picture captures and symbolizes what Christian community should be so well. I know, it's just three cute kids dancing, but check out their leaps... their faces... their unity! This week is tough for a kajillion people who are trying to stay patient within the busy humming of school and life, but God invites us to stay in rhythm. We also are invited to stay in rhythm with each other, supporting and encouraging our communities with which we are blessed. In church on Sunday, I was reminded that we are most like God when we humble ourselves and serve our friends out of love, not to merely get by and manipulate. We were created for community. In MCF, we read the passage in creation where God says: "It is not good for man to live alone..." (Gen. 2:18)
A little pearl from Paul (the guy SO understood the meaning and importance of prayer for community!):
"I desire to depart and be with Christ, which is better by far; but it is more necessary for you that I remain in the body. Convinced of this, I know that I will remain, and I will continue with all of you for your joy and progress in the faith, so that through my being with you again your joy in Christ Jesus will overflow on account of me." -Philippians 1:23-26
Blog post title: "Divine Romance" by Phil Wickham; I was told by a friend recently that my rendition sounds nice and twangy like bluegrass, even though it's definitely not "that kind of song". Thanks, Kenna. May my Tennessee sound never leave me!
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