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JennaLeanne

JennaLeanne

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When I used to hear the word fellowship I would think of a few Christians stood together after the service with a cup of coffee and a custard crème biscuit talking about the weather or what they were having for dinner! I was one of them, Id go to church with a fake "I'm so blessed" church face when actually I was screaming in pain on the inside, Jumping from bed to bed.. Drinking the bar dry.. Not paying the bills because I was spending everything I had on fake tan, lipsticks and false nails.. If I looked good then my life was something.... I was a mess, I went to church week in week out just DESPERATE for something.. Someone just understand me please! I was always so frustrated because nobody ever seemed too...

I have messed up a million times over, Ive tripped, Ive fell, Ive jumped head first.. Luke 7:47 says "Her sins-and they are many, have been forgiven, so she has shown me much love.
When we have done terrible things that have been forgiven it births within us such compassion and understanding, Our pain will always have a purpose.. this is what got me thinking on the subject of "fellowship".

Wether we are open with other people about it or not, we all have struggles.. One may have a drug addiction, the other gambling, the other impure thoughts about the pastor's wife (don't be shocked!) anger outburst.. Eating disorders and so forth... I wanted to create this to encourage us as brothers and sisters to truly fellowship together...
Fellowship is to the heart, lets all get to the heart... lets be real, lets be open, Lets share our struggles, our hurts,
Galatians 6:2 (amp) Bear (endure, carry) one anothers burdens and troublesome moral faults, and in this way fulfil and observe perfectly the Law of Christ and complete what is lacking in your obedience to it.
To unite is to Love, To pray for one another, to uphold one another, to listen, to encourage one another.. To completely disregard one another's faults.. We are family, all of us... Lets unite brothers and sisters and show this hurting world that GOD IS LOVE....

I love you all, Sincerely xxxxxxxxxxxx
 
Yonah

Yonah

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If more of us remembered where we came from and what He has freed us from, we wouldn't look down on anyone but would in fact offer words of encouragement from a humble and empathetic heart, too many times those in the most need of his love are shown harsh judgment and condemnation, its time we too became the ones to minister peace and life to our fallen brothers and sisters, we are no better , all are made in His image and likeness.
The blessings of peace that we have should be shared not used as a means to separate and discourage, otherwise were no better then the scribes and Pharisees of old that thought others as defiled and in worthy.
 
dave_in_KWC

dave_in_KWC

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The Apostle Paul, at the height of his ministry and seeming maturity writes to the Roman church (in Romans 7) and confesses that he does the things he doesn't want to do and and doesn't do the things he wants to do... I say, we are all wounded and frail and in need of a Saviour and Redeemer. Christian Chat is great and offers an online virtual community and it is that, virtual. It is the opening of our hearts and computers to each other and we need to open our lives and our homes to each other!

Community in Jesus is what fellowship is all about for me. Community is about "Encouraging one another DAILY because the times they are evil!" (Hebrews 3:13 & 10:25) When times are hard and emotional maturity amongst Christians is at a low ebb, we need to realize why there is so much of the counterfeit crap in the church... it is because we don't have the real enjoyment of each others company and hospitality! 1 Peter 4:9 is not a suggestion! We were MEANT to be with each other. We need the holy mess of each others company and relationships, it grows us up! Elders need youngers and youngers need elders! I am almost 60 and the joy of caring for a dear friend's baby so she can chat with another mother or the satisfaction of seeing a fear and hate addled youth hear God's voice telling Him he is loved by Jesus, is such Life to me!

Truly, we have to get back to getting together! WE need the Lord in each other, as believers. We were designed to work together as a Body (Romans 5) and to see the value inherent in each of us wrought by our Creator! Who are you going to call and encourage today or just say "hi" to and offer a free smile! Who can you have over for a hot or cold drink and some warm friendship? It takes sacrificial love, which we all have by faith and through the Grace of our God! Be the Church! Reach for each other!
 
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JennaLeanne

JennaLeanne

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Yonah said:
If more of us remembered where we came from and what He has freed us from, we wouldn't look down on anyone but would in fact offer words of encouragement from a humble and empathetic heart, too many times those in the most need of his love are shown harsh judgment and condemnation, its time we too became the ones to minister peace and life to our fallen brothers and sisters, we are no better , all are made in His image and likeness.
The blessings of peace that we have should be shared not used as a means to separate and discourage, otherwise were no better then the scribes and Pharisees of old that thought others as defiled and in worthy.
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Yes Amen, When we get the revelation that its no longer us that live but christ in me changes everything... We have his heart, Lets meditate on that for a second, Jesus' s heart... The heart that caught the woman in the very act of adultery and was so unmoved by her sin that he stooped down and wrote in the sand.... Bless you for your response.. Lets continue to grow in unity
 
JennaLeanne

JennaLeanne

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dave_in_KWC said:
The Apostle Paul, at the height of his ministry and seeming maturity writes to the Roman church (in Romans 7) and confesses that he does the things he doesn't want to do and and doesn't do the things he wants to do... I say, we are all wounded and frail and in need of a Saviour and Redeemer. Christian Chat is great and offers an online virtual community and it is that, virtual. It is the opening of our hearts and computers to each other and we need to open our lives and our homes to each other!

Community in Jesus is what fellowship is all about for me. Community is about "Encouraging one another DAILY because the times they are evil!" (Hebrews 3:13 & 10:25) When times are hard and emotional maturity amongst Christians is at a low ebb, we need to realize why there is so much of the counterfeit crap in the church... it is because we don't have the real enjoyment of each others company and hospitality! 1 Peter 4:9 is not a suggestion! We were MEANT to be with each other. We need the holy mess of each others company and relationships, it grows us up! Elders need youngers and youngers need elders! I am almost 60 and the joy of caring for a dear friend's baby so she can chat with another mother or the satisfaction of seeing a fear and hate addled youth hear God's voice telling Him he is loved by Jesus, is such Life to me!

Truly, we have to get back to getting together! WE need the Lord in each other, as believers. We were designed to work together as a Body (Romans 5) and to see the value inherent in each of us wrought by our Creator! Who are you going to call and encourage today or just say "hi" to and offer a free smile! Who can you have over for a hot or cold drink and some warm friendship? It takes sacrificial love, which we all have by faith and through the Grace of our God! Be the Church! Reach for each other!
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Absolutely love your response... We are able to love because he first loves us... Its only his goodness that leads us to repentance.. The church has
Been given a bad name because of the false mesaage that is preached.. Straighten yaself up Jesus is coming back.... The focus on sin is what keeps us in condemnation therefore causes it to stay stuck in the cyle... Complete deception. Its only in him do we have the victory over sin.. I myself know without him I am powerless... Today where I am is a miracle... That keeps me humble knowing that without him I am the worst of sinners. He is worthy of all our praises and more. Thanku for sharing what the Lord is speaking to your heart. We can learn so much from one another. Your a blessing xxx
 
Dino246

Dino246

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I too have struggled to 'do fellowship' well in after-service settings. I cringe at seeing people talking in little groups and excluding others. I'm on the music team often, and by the time I reach the foyer, the groups have formed, and I just have to weave between them with a guitar in tow. However, I know that such is not the true depth of the gift available to us. Our fellowship is not based on similarity of life status (young couples, or with small children, or folks with extended family in the church, etc.) but on the finished work of a wonderful Saviour Who welcomed us into His family.

So, brothers and sisters, may the Lord bless you all richly with His presence. This strumming fingertip needs a few other body parts. :)
 
JennaLeanne

JennaLeanne

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Dino246 said:
I too have struggled to 'do fellowship' well in after-service settings. I cringe at seeing people talking in little groups and excluding others. I'm on the music team often, and by the time I reach the foyer, the groups have formed, and I just have to weave between them with a guitar in tow. However, I know that such is not the true depth of the gift available to us. Our fellowship is not based on similarity of life status (young couples, or with small children, or folks with extended family in the church, etc.) but on the finished work of a wonderful Saviour Who welcomed us into His family.

So, brothers and sisters, may the Lord bless you all richly with His presence. This strumming fingertip needs a few other body parts. :)
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Godbless you for your open heart... Really touched me.. Allow the holy spirit to work through u my brother into bringing unity to your church.. step out in the knowledge that every single church member has a deep desire for real fellowship, thats what we are there for to be relational with Jesus and allow it to flow one from another... I am praying for you. Be encouraged my friend knowing that you have purpose in that place. Praise God xx
 
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I have found fellowship and the feeling of family comes when you hit a rough patch in life and there are people to give you a hand up...sometimes we have to remember to be that hand to other people.
 
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