Inspirational Lifestyles: Be Still and Know – Built Up

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Built Up

The church was meant to be place of unity; that is why it is described as the body of Christ.  In order to function well, the body needs every part to be connected and working well together.  When there is disunity or factions, the church suffers as a sick person, unable to operate in a healthy way.

It is very important, then, that you belong to a healthy community of believers.  It is even more important that you consider yourself a vital part of your church and that you recognize the need to encourage others within so you can help strength the family of God.  Again, as healthy muscles are built up and become stronger, so does a church that loves and encourages one another.  Do you need to find a church that is encouraging?  Do you need to be the one who encourages your body of believers today?  Surround yourself with encouraging believers and watch your strength increase.

Scripture:

1 Thessalonians 5:11 ESV

Encourage one another and build one another up, just as you are doing.

Prayer:

Lord God, thank you for putting good Christian people in my life.  I pray that I would find a way to encourage these people so that we can become strong together.  Allow me to be uplifted as I encourage others.