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Matoushin: I know what you mean in this post, though for me, it was more of a whole church thing, and not a small group thing. Twice, I almost left my church. And twice, God yanked me right back. =) Perhaps that's a story for another time.
But meanwhile, your post, as well as past experiences, have put the following thoughts together:
Isn't this posting a form of small grouping? Perhaps not, as we're not fully all on out putting forth our Bibles out, opening up to Scripture, and saying this is what this is saying, etc...But a small group also allows for people to form closer bonds to each other as Christian brotha's and sista's, to form that support group that Christians do need. We do need to know that there is someone we can turn to, to either ask for advice, or just speak to, when the time is needed, and someone that we know can keep us accountable for who we are supposed to be.
Theoretically, that is what it's mainly supposed to do, right? Of course, we ain't perfect - we're human and full of errors, and there may instead be drama, anger, jealousy, and all those things that do not show our love to each other as children of God. We're a little stupid and prone to these mess ups. However, that's why as Christians, we need each other - to imitate and be like Christ, to see examples of others doing this, to be role models for others, and as said earlier, to support each other in this way.
We can't fellowship with Christ without fellowshipping with our fellow Christians.Being in a small group is one thing. Leading is another. One of our calls as Christ's children is to serve one another. The answer (to me) to the meaning of life is to serve God, and in doing so, you become a part of that church.You can't see a problem, and not try to fix it (oh wait, note - this in no way directly applies to you, Matoushin, as I don't know you except through here. ^_^ It's a general statement that I'm making based on what I've seen happen here and there. ^_^), and then say, well, this is not for me, and leave. Sometimes, it's God's will to move one to another church, but moving away is not the only option when things are inadequate and needs aren't met.
It's serving to fill the void or need that you see, and doing what you can, and getting others to join you in this mini-crusade, to take care of it. When people serve, they then have a purpose and need to be at that the church, and oftentimes, God will show you how you matter and what differences you can make when you let Him use you. You won't be able to see all the ripples you make in the water though - that's for God to know and reveal, right?
If people don't serve, what purpose do they have to be there? The church can only give so much as the people in the church want to give. To give is to receive, right?
If everyone at church stepped away when they saw their need wasn't being met, nothing would ever get done.
If everyone stepped in, karazy-koolness could ensue.
It's like that saying about how a single snowflake doesn't do much...but a snowstorm can stop traffic.
But meanwhile, your post, as well as past experiences, have put the following thoughts together:
Isn't this posting a form of small grouping? Perhaps not, as we're not fully all on out putting forth our Bibles out, opening up to Scripture, and saying this is what this is saying, etc...But a small group also allows for people to form closer bonds to each other as Christian brotha's and sista's, to form that support group that Christians do need. We do need to know that there is someone we can turn to, to either ask for advice, or just speak to, when the time is needed, and someone that we know can keep us accountable for who we are supposed to be.
Theoretically, that is what it's mainly supposed to do, right? Of course, we ain't perfect - we're human and full of errors, and there may instead be drama, anger, jealousy, and all those things that do not show our love to each other as children of God. We're a little stupid and prone to these mess ups. However, that's why as Christians, we need each other - to imitate and be like Christ, to see examples of others doing this, to be role models for others, and as said earlier, to support each other in this way.
We can't fellowship with Christ without fellowshipping with our fellow Christians.Being in a small group is one thing. Leading is another. One of our calls as Christ's children is to serve one another. The answer (to me) to the meaning of life is to serve God, and in doing so, you become a part of that church.You can't see a problem, and not try to fix it (oh wait, note - this in no way directly applies to you, Matoushin, as I don't know you except through here. ^_^ It's a general statement that I'm making based on what I've seen happen here and there. ^_^), and then say, well, this is not for me, and leave. Sometimes, it's God's will to move one to another church, but moving away is not the only option when things are inadequate and needs aren't met.
It's serving to fill the void or need that you see, and doing what you can, and getting others to join you in this mini-crusade, to take care of it. When people serve, they then have a purpose and need to be at that the church, and oftentimes, God will show you how you matter and what differences you can make when you let Him use you. You won't be able to see all the ripples you make in the water though - that's for God to know and reveal, right?
If people don't serve, what purpose do they have to be there? The church can only give so much as the people in the church want to give. To give is to receive, right?
If everyone at church stepped away when they saw their need wasn't being met, nothing would ever get done.
If everyone stepped in, karazy-koolness could ensue.
It's like that saying about how a single snowflake doesn't do much...but a snowstorm can stop traffic.
posted by Gummy at 7/06/2005 11:04:00 AM
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