community

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Our community group met for the first time last night. Our house was so full that we had people on the floor and stairs.  I am so excited about this. Being at church on Sunday, going to brunch with friends from church, having a house full of Jesus-lovin' people, talking earnestly about God's work in our lives, singing hymns as a family of believers...  it was so refreshing. I saw with clear eyes the blessing of community. I am eager to share my life with these people... I need to be molded, gently corrected, and nurtured by God through them. These past few weeks, as I have been isolated and working like crazy, have been kind of a dark night of the soul. There have been some major struggles. I realized some things... I by nature am a productivity-oriented person. I feel more comfortable getting things done than just sitting and being with people. We need community... our family really, really needs community. God created us to grow together. To figure out how our lives could look, To celebrate him, To sing as people God set free -- together. I am so glad to be at part of God's bride -- His beloved, purchased with his life and washed in his blood, made beautiful by his righteousness. I am excited about re-newed friendships, new friendships, possibly a new booth shared at the Farmer's market (Kelly and Elisha!), and so much more.  What sort of God is this who calls us out of darkness and makes us part of his family? Community is a gift that points us toward the character of the Giver --  our amazing God.