Dear Friends, How can I connect with others when my life is so full? How do I accomplish the many tasks of the day, yet also enjoy the journey? Between our crowded commute, 10 hour work days, multiple youth sports practices per week, recreational activities, serving at church, caring for the home, quality time with the family, and saying “Hi” to an occasional neighbor, there is simply little time and no energy “left-over” to pursue true community with others.
In the end, with the exception of that darn commute, I’m working through the same struggles most people deal with from day-to-day: I’m chronically busy and chronically insecure.
I think another question we might ask ourselves is, “How could I possibly pursue community with others when I’m so busy ‘doing-what’s-gotta-be-done’ to ‘get-where-I-gotta-go’?” The answer I’m learning is— the destination isn’t the point, the journey is! I may have to let go of some of my intended “destinations” in order to enjoy the journey.
This season, enjoy the journey! No doubt you will need to say, “No” to a few tasks that beckon your constant attention in order to allocate the time. It will be well worth it. Remember, we’re always better together! We were designed for relationship; first with God, then with others. We will never reach our potential alone. It will only happen as we come to know and be known by others.
Life Groups are about community. Life Groups develop friendships with people along a common interest so one another’s lives are strengthened. Life Groups are places for us to enjoy life together.
This trimester of Life Groups offers opportunities for each of us to live differently. The opportunity can easily be missed because of our busy lives. Why not let some tasks go undone and take time to build community. We’ll be better for it! Others will be better for it!
Take some time today to look through this directory of Life Groups. I’m sure you’ll find a place to create and sustain community. Maybe next trimester you’ll lead a Life Group and in doing so you’ll provide a place for others to develop much needed community in the midst of our chronic living!
I love being your pastor, Pastor Marty
