– Scripture:

                  Thankful for Community

And so Israel settled down in Egypt in the region of Goshen. They acquired property and flourished. They became a large company of people. Jacob lived in Egypt for seventeen years.

                                   Genesis 47:27-28 MSG

 – Reflection:

The community of Israel is what I liken our community to; we started small and began to grow, which is where we are now. In this phase, the attitudes and personalities all come together to make up a place where adults and kids alike are welcome and can thrive and grow. Sometimes, the story of Joseph is one that I sometimes feel I am aligned with. He had a tough life but overcame his adversity and served his community and family well despite what his family did to him. My hardships are different from his, but the trials I faced seem similar to mine. Our community is for everyone, just our family. If you need a meal, we got you; you need a ride to practice, we got you. Discipline is needed in all communities, and we meter it out as it is needed, just like in Joseph’s community. It is a blessing to be a part of a community that allows for real people to live and exist.

Where do we go from here?

If you don’t have a community, you need to find one so that you can be with others in a space that is safe for you and your family. We are always welcoming and ready to meet new people. Find a group that allows you to be yourself, like your own personal family, and build with them. GOD is in the community; he will always be there for all who are looking for him. 

Our Prayer for Today

Father, thank you for the community you have provided us with. May we all be thankful for those within the circles that you have placed us in. Amen.