Being a part of a connect group is more important today than every before. With the world currently in crisis, being connected to people is vital for our mental health as well as our spiritual health. Here are 5 reasons to join one today- even it is virtual, a community of people to encourage you and connect with is important for everyone.
1. We were made for community.
The Bible tells us that we are made in the image of God. At the very core of who God is, He is a relational being. We see this most clearly through the Trinity. God the Father, Jesus the Son, and the Holy Spirit are in divine, intimate community and relationship. We are hardwired by a relational God to be relational. If this is how we were made then if we ever expect to experience the life God intended for us we must lean into this hardwiring and find community.
2. We are better together.
We believe we are better together in every single way. We become the best version of ourselves in community. We are also better because we can lean on the strengths, experience, and expertise of those around us to enrich our lives. If we do life alone then we can only lean on ourselves and google for help. You will find when you live in community with others that you are better and can help others to be better as well.
3. We can't grow in isolation.
We need each other to grow. If you think of the growth process of different things there is very little that grows independent of anything else. Plants need water and sunlight. Children need food, water and rest. Animals are in need of food and water. As believers, we need other believers to grow. We need people that we can be our true self with. We need people that will hold us accountable when we are struggling. We need people to encourage us when we feel like quitting. You will never grow to your full potential in isolation. You need other people in your life that are on the growth journey with you.
4. We are called to be there for others.
58 times in the New Testament you see the phrase "one another". For example, love one another, care for one another, encourage one another, pray for one another, share with one another, greet one another, etc. That is why God forms the church the way He does. He brings people to a church for many reasons. What if you were brought to your church to impact the life of someone else there but you never realized that because you have lived in isolation. Not only are you missing out on the benefits of community but you could be robbing someone else of what they need to grow. So if your personal preference is isolation and separation could you sacrifice that so you might impact someone else's life?
5. We are going to need other people.
Unfortunately horrible things happen in this life and no one wants to go through them alone. If you go through life alone and choose not to lean into Biblical community, who is going to be there for you when your world starts crashing down? Who is going to be there for you? Your Connect Group will be! The sad reality is that life is hard. It gets even harder for those who choose to do life alone. You are going to need people in your life and we pray that you will do whatever it takes for you to find a group of people you can do life with.
Check out our Connect Group page today to join one of our many groups!