Sometimes the most powerful support and message you can share with someone is this: "I'm holding your hand." Words are not always needed. Hugs may be too much. The squeeze of a hand is the sweetest expression of compassion we may give.
This is a time of transition and change. There has been an increase in spiritual warfare. Many of our church family have been hit with economic,family, and ministry challenges. For some reason, these circumstances usually cause us to pull in and isolate from one another. Then we experience the added weight of struggling alone.
We need one another. In fact, we're not supposed to be able to "go it alone." We were designed by our Creator to interlock lives and hearts. When securely in the family of God, we are graced with the support and help we need. When isolated, we are easy prey for the enemy.
God is doing something wonderful in His Church - and we get to be a part of it! Can I challenge you to fight past the urge to isolate and reconnect with the family? Today, I am reaching out my hand to you in prayer and relationship. Whatever lie the enemy has used - whatever excuse he has given - to justify your retreat...step past it and take someone's hand right now. You will give strength and be strengthened. You are wanted, needed, and loved. You are family!
With Much Love,
Pastor Carla
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Thanks Pastor Carla. We do need one another. Our struggles may have different details but our strength will come from each of us consistently lifting our sisters and brothers up in prayer.
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