Sometimes You Have to Go Where Everybody Knows Your Name

Okay, okay... Let me reach back into the theme from the sitcom, "Cheers." "Sometimes you have to go where everybody know your name." I ran by my former church and I saw folks I have not seen in over a year. Everyone was so receptive. Sometimes you have to go where everybody knows your name.
I visited with long time friends... Sometimes you have to go where everybody knows your name. The trip was business with a celebration on the end so anything else was extra. And I had plesant surprises at every turn.

There is something about the community of believers that should give the members a sense of safety, worth, nurture, appreciation, love, uniqueness, and God. Oh, can you see why the community would work? Those are the core needs that every human needs to survive. And yes, no one gets them all in whole, but that is another story. When you can feel love from those you have not seen in a while you are instantly reconnected.

We are all a part of different communities whether through work, hobbies, friends; but, the community of believers should be different. You should be able to "breathe" without anyone trying to choke you. Look around at your community. Does it meet any of your core needs? Are you injured by the group? If so, ask "why?" Why do you allow yourself to be abused? Then make a plan to find a safe community where you can 'breathe'.
Life is so precious and there is so much to be done, enjoyed, and experienced. God is not abusive, vindictive. God will handle God's business. Among God's business is you. Enjoy each little 'extra' in life that God gives. type to you later.