Life is best lived in the context of relationships. They are developed at home, school, work and wherever we share life spaces with others…these are the breeding grounds for community.
By nature we desire to be in relationship with those around us. We LONG TO BELONG to a loving family, a supportive set of friends, an accepting group of co-workers…a community.
Athletes LONG TO BELONG to the team of their dreams. Whether it is the local football team at 10 years old or a fan of a favorite college or pro team as an adult, the desire to be a part of that community is powerful. This driving force comes from a deep desire to hang out and be in relationship with like-minded people supporting or playing for a specific team. Fantasy Football is a popular example of the propelling desire to belong to a community.
We are born with a LONG TO BELONG desire. Our Creator designed us to belong to Him and to the family of God …community at its best!
God the Son – Jesus said, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me." John 14:6 NIV
God the Holy Spirit – (It is) ...the Holy Spirit within you, changing you from the inside out. He’s going to clean house—make e a clean sweep of your lives. He’ll place everything true in its proper place before God. Matthew 3:11 TM
God created humankind in his own image, in the image of God he created them… Genesis 1:27
God created community from the beginning…a woman made from man’s own rib.
The Lord God said, “It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make a helper suitable for him.” Genesis 2:18 NIV
PRAYER: I submit myself to be in community with You and Your people. Dear Father. I want to hang out with you...learning, serving, worshiping and growing inYou and with your family. My LONGING TO BELONG is satisfied in you. In Jesus Name, Amen.
BELIEVE AND BELONG
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By nature we desire to be in relationship with those around us. We LONG TO BELONG to a loving family, a supportive set of friends, an accepting group of co-workers…a community.
Athletes LONG TO BELONG to the team of their dreams. Whether it is the local football team at 10 years old or a fan of a favorite college or pro team as an adult, the desire to be a part of that community is powerful. This driving force comes from a deep desire to hang out and be in relationship with like-minded people supporting or playing for a specific team. Fantasy Football is a popular example of the propelling desire to belong to a community.
We are born with a LONG TO BELONG desire. Our Creator designed us to belong to Him and to the family of God …community at its best!
- Community is revealed through God’s 3-part nature.
God the Son – Jesus said, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me." John 14:6 NIV
God the Holy Spirit – (It is) ...the Holy Spirit within you, changing you from the inside out. He’s going to clean house—make e a clean sweep of your lives. He’ll place everything true in its proper place before God. Matthew 3:11 TM
- Community is revealed through God’s creation.
God created humankind in his own image, in the image of God he created them… Genesis 1:27
God created community from the beginning…a woman made from man’s own rib.
The Lord God said, “It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make a helper suitable for him.” Genesis 2:18 NIV
PRAYER: I submit myself to be in community with You and Your people. Dear Father. I want to hang out with you...learning, serving, worshiping and growing inYou and with your family. My LONGING TO BELONG is satisfied in you. In Jesus Name, Amen.
BELIEVE AND BELONG
©2018 SPORTMOMS & MORE | 11964 Elemar - Portland, OR 97224
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