Do I really belong?

Now may the God Who gives the power of patient endurance (steadfastness) and Who supplies encouragement, grant you to live in such mutual harmony and such full sympathy with one another, in accord with Christ Jesus, that together you may [unanimously] with united hearts and one voice, praise and glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ (the Messiah). Welcome and receive [to your hearts] one another, then, even as Christ has welcomed and received you, for the glory of God. (Romans 15:5-7 Amplified)

How can I really belong to a church body? Do I really belong? 

Well, for starters, we have to plan to attend . . . SONday services, weekly gatherings, and special events. Like with any group or club, we have to be present! Let's face it, whether it is a team practice or game, business meetings, even family events, if we do not attend, we cannot feel as though we belong. We will feel like an outsider!

We must make the effort to be a part of a church body in order to feel as though we belong. It must become a priority. We must show up! 

Just as with exercise, we must engage our core muscles. Join the worship. Open hearts to the message. Expect to gain something from the effort. Talk to others. 

Oh . . . ask God to help out too! Pray daily in between gatherings. Watch God work . . .