A place to belong

BELONG

There is something inside us that makes us want to belong. When we are young, it is overwhelmingly important that we fit in, that we find a group who accepts us.  Most of us dream of being a part of the "popular" crowd, but it may be some sort of group which speaks to a special interest like a sports team or the band.  We will go to great lengths to be accepted, sometimes changing our personal appearance or habits to be like those we admire.

Later on in life, we realize that family is the most important place we want to belong.  Those who are single embark on a journey to find Mr. (or Miss) Right so they can create their own family unit.  Extended family becomes more precious to us as we find we long for our own "people" who understand us and accept us.

Little White Church found in Kentucky

Nothing is more important as family (God created the family as the first institution of society).  However, we need to bond with other believers as well.  I think the best place to do that is your church home. After all, these are the ones we will be with in eternity. If you do have a church home, make the effort to become an even more treasured part of the family. Make fellowship a priority with your church! There are so many opportunities to bless others and to receive blessing in the local church home.

If you are a believer and you don't have a church home, for whatever reason, begin now to find one.  Pray and seek the Father's will.  I am sure He will lead you to a place where not only can you belong, but a place where you can contribute as well.

We need each other!

1. Write for 5 minutes flat – no editing, no over thinking, no backtracking.
2. Link back here and invite others to join in.
3. And then absolutely, no ifs, ands or buts about it, you need to visit the person who linked up before you & encourage them in their comments. Seriously. That is, like, the rule. And the fun. And the heart of this community..

Sounds like fun, yes?  If you want to join us, go to Lisa-Jo Baker.com.