Our new GriefShare ministry at the church is reaching out to a segment of society that needs help.  Recovering from the loss of a loved one can be a long and painful experience.  Getting around other people who have encouragement, helpful advice and moral support is huge in recovery.  This is not only true in grief, but in so many other areas of our lives as well.

When we get around others that can pray for us, encourage us, and guide us through the rough waters of life, it makes the journey so much better.  I think that’s why the devil fights it so much.  He tells people, “You don’t have time to go to that class” or “They won’t share anything that could be of help to you” and “You’re going to do just fine on your own, you don’t need a bunch of religious people to help you.”  What’s sad is this often works in keeping us away from the very thing that could catapult us to wholeness.

Let me urge you today to seek out the strength of others.  Don’t let the enemy convince you to stay away from the support of God’s family.  He knows the power that is released when people of faith come together; it’s a shame when we don’t.

*LifeGroups are awesome for building strength & so are Crossroads University classes!