Scripture
Hebrews 10:24-25
“And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching.”
Reflection
Difficult seasons can make us want to isolate ourselves. Sometimes we think, “I'll just deal with this on my own.”
But Hebrews reminds us that the Christian life was never meant to be lived alone. We need people who will encourage us when we are tired, pray with us when we are hurting, remind us of God's truth when we are struggling to believe it, and help us keep going when we feel like giving up. And it works both ways. We are not only called to receive encouragement. We are also called to encourage one another.
The church is imperfect. People can disappoint us, and community can sometimes be difficult. But God's design is still for His people to journey together. If we will keep going, we need to keep going together.
So don't disappear when life gets hard. Stay connected. Let people walk with you. And look for someone who may need you to walk with them too.
Prayer
Lord, thank You for giving me people to journey with. Help me resist isolation when life gets hard. Give me the humility to receive help and the compassion to encourage others. Use our community to help us keep going. Amen.
Today's Practice
Reach out to one person today. Ask them, “How are you really doing?” Then take time to listen and pray for them.
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