Today’s Verse
“Two are better than one, because they have a good reward for their toil. For if they fall, one will lift up his fellow. But woe to him who is alone when he falls and has not another to lift him up! Again, if two lie together, they keep warm, but how can one keep warm alone? And though a man might prevail against one who is alone, two will withstand him—a threefold cord is not quickly broken.” (Ecclesiastes 4:9-12)
Today’s Message
You were made for connection and community with other believers. Even so, this can be much easier said than done. Friendships require time and dedication. Close friendships and healthy, functioning bodies of believers do not happen overnight. They require hours and years of time spent with one another. Choosing who you want to cultivate community with is not an overnight decision. Anticipating that cultivating a thriving community will take time and prevent disappointment in the growing seasons. Remember that the daily seeds you sow into being in community will pay off in the end. Choosing to develop a community is an act of vulnerability and courage. If you have been hurt from the process of friendship with others, putting yourself out there can be a faith walk. God can lead you into developing relationships each step of the way. We are praying for you today, whether you have an amazing community of friends or are struggling to find just one, that God would bring the right people in your path!