"God said, 'Let us make humankind in our image, in our likeness, so that they may rule over the fish in the sea and the birds in the sky, over the livestock and all the wild animals and over all the creatures that move along the ground.' So God created humankind in his own image, in the image of God he created them..." Genesis 1
Why do we think relationships are so important to the Christian path of discipleship?
Because relationship is the very nature of God.
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| The Cappadocian Fathers (obviously not a comedy team) |
Literally translated, this word means "circle dance," and I love the idea of the trinity dancing. When our life is at its best at Shepherd of the Hills, it is a fast-paced dance of community, filled with laughter and music.
Maybe this idea of God as "divine dance party" is new to you. I hope so, because if it is new, it has the power to open your mind to new possibilities. Church life should be every bit as fun and raucous as the dancing at a traditional Greek wedding.
This is the nature of the God we serve.
Now, get out there, find some partners, and dance like you mean it.
Grace & Peace,
Adam
Today's Small Step: Prayer -- Ask God to show you the people with whom he wants you to connect. If you already have a group that is a place of intentional relationship, then give God thanks! If not, ask, seek and knock and then give thanks as the answers begin to fall into place.
Today's Big Idea: Do you run from community? Do you seek it out and embrace it wherever you find it? Why do you think that you're the way you are? Do you have God-given gifts for building connections? How could God use you to build community in the life of our church? Is this an area where you truly struggle? Ask God to show you how you can make tiny steps forward, with his help, each day into deeper relationships.
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