Make us one #4

Scripture
1 Thessalonians 5:11
Therefore, encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.

Mike’s thoughts
We have to be one. We have no choice but to strive to be one. People’s lives are at stake and depend on us being one. There are people inside the church that need connection, love, grace, and encouragement. There isn’t enough time in the day for the pastor to adequately love everyone in the church, much less everyone in the community. I love what Paul says here in a very encouraging way, he simply says, “Keep doin’ whatcha been doin’.” Here is my question for you, “Whatcha doin’?” With all the hurt, pain, sadness, and struggles with those around you, “Whatcha doin’?” Are you in a position to encourage or even to be encouraged? If we are going to be ONE, it starts with being in a life group or other environments to encourage and be encouraged. If you want to be one with J10, send us an email and we will get you connected. (mike@j10church.com)

Our Prayer
God, make us one. Thank you for establishing the church to be a place for broken people. Thank you that we have a place where we can be loved and encouraged. Thanks you for establishing the church as a place for us to love and encourage others. Help us to live out Jesus’ prayer to be ONE. Help us to see the brokenness in others so we can be their encouragement and build them up. We pray that you build our life groups and D-groups as places where we can be love and be loved.