A group of friends from church last night met at our house. We have been meeting sporadically for about four years and shared each other burdens and joys. One has gone through cancer treatment, another a serious chronic disease. All of us have prayed for each other's kids through one problem or another. Some still face serious conflicts. They have supported us and showed their love especially this last week when we stormed heaven for our daughter and new grandbabies.
These church small groups were started so people could get to know each other better. The original focus was a book discussion group about the Rick Warren book, "The Purpose Driven Life". I still remember the first line of that book, "It's not about you." Striking words to write for consumption by a country focused on the individual. It's not about me. Life is not all about me. Good to remember that once in a while when I realize how self-centered I can be. In an atmosphere of national upset it is good to remember it is not all about me. Look to console or help another. Next week our church is hosting guests from Switzerland and Germany and several US cities for a conference on sharing God's love. The project has an outreach into an inner city neighborhood where a semitruck load of new clothes will be distributed. They will also feed 1000 dinners to people who live in poverty. Help someone and show love where someone may feel unloved and hopeless. It's hard to sink into despair when you are busy helping someone else.
These church small groups were started so people could get to know each other better. The original focus was a book discussion group about the Rick Warren book, "The Purpose Driven Life". I still remember the first line of that book, "It's not about you." Striking words to write for consumption by a country focused on the individual. It's not about me. Life is not all about me. Good to remember that once in a while when I realize how self-centered I can be. In an atmosphere of national upset it is good to remember it is not all about me. Look to console or help another. Next week our church is hosting guests from Switzerland and Germany and several US cities for a conference on sharing God's love. The project has an outreach into an inner city neighborhood where a semitruck load of new clothes will be distributed. They will also feed 1000 dinners to people who live in poverty. Help someone and show love where someone may feel unloved and hopeless. It's hard to sink into despair when you are busy helping someone else.
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