Faith Walk: Station Four

     As we leave the beach and the fire, we walk back the way we came along the shore.  As we walk, we talk about, "Is it easy or hard for you to receive help from others?"  We continue walking until a HUGE tire swing comes into view.  The following is the section of the faith walk written by the retreat speaker.

                    You are part of God’s Family

 

Consider: The moment we believe and receive Jesus as our Lord and Savior, we become part of God’s family, His body in Christ.  We were created to be totally dependent upon God and one another.  We were never meant to do life alone, but in unity together. 

 

Ephesians 4:11-13, 15-16 “So Christ himself gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the pastors and teachers, to equip his people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God and become mature, attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ… speaking the truth in love, we will grow to become in every respect the mature body of him who is the head, that is, Christ. From him the whole body, joined and held together by every supporting ligament, grows and builds itself up in love, as each part does its work.

 

Romans 12:3-8,10, 13, 15,18 “For just as each of us has one body with many members, and these members do not all have the same function, so in Christ we, though many, form one body, and each member belongs to all the others (mutually dependent on one another). We have different gifts, according to the grace given to each of us. If your gift is prophesying, then prophesy in accordance with your faith; if it is serving, then serve; if it is teaching, then teach; if it is to encourage, then give encouragement; if it is giving, then give generously; if it is to lead, do it diligently; if it is to show mercy, do it cheerfully…Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves…Share with the Lord’s people who are in need. Practice hospitality…Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn…If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.”

 

Challenge: Push 2 ladies on the swing.  Each person has to participate and can only do 1 part.  (Example - 2 on swing, 2 lift and help down, 2 hold flashlights, 2 push, etc.). 

 

Reflect: Whether you realize it or not, God has surrounded you with women to encourage and help you and women you are to encourage and help in this journey of life and faith.  Take a moment to think through your answers to the following two questions: What area in life do you need help?  Are you willing to invest in relationship and help someone else?



     I love this!!!  We are not meant to be alone.  We are meant to be surrounded by community, by those who love us.  We are designed to grow closer and closer to each other.  Thanks for reading.  :-)