I Love My Church!

We need each other. As Christians traveling the same path and experiencing similar life challenges, why wouldn’t we want to learn from those who have walked the path before us? Our relationships act as the GPS in our lives. They can show us how to successfully navigate the journey even when there is heavy traffic ahead! This week focuses on how building relationships—from the smallest of exchanges to the deepest friendships—can spur us on in the journey.

As Christians, we must learn how to act in good deeds. This shows others the depth of our love for Jesus and for each other. It helps us grow in wisdom and truth. It’s a protection for us and serves as a witness to a world that would slander us and portray Christians in negative ways. Our behavior becomes our defense when we serve others. Serving is more about what Jesus is doing in us rather than what we are doing for other people. We are most like our Savior when we humble ourselves and serve.

Loving your church means giving to meet needs. It also means authentically making your needs known so that others can express love to you. God uses these acts of sacrifice to show the world the testimony of Jesus. Our money and possessions only hold value when they are used to build upon our riches in heaven.

As the church grows together in unity and loves each other through good deeds and giving, the world will have a living example of Jesus’ love for them. In the early church, the Lord added newly saved Christians to their group every day. The love we have for the church will draw people into a relationship with Him. If you want to reach the world for Jesus, start by loving your church.