Help Is Through the Church
Day 318

Open your mind to the idea that help can be given through people in a
church.

"If you're not a Christian, give it a try," suggests Jan Northington.
"Come to church. Find out who this God is and what Jesus can be for you.
I think it's a place where you'll find warmth, understanding, and
encouragement, even if you are a little undecided as to whether you want to
make this kind of commitment. Church is a place to start, and it's a
place to find love and acceptance and help. That's what you need right
now."

The church has valuable spiritual and emotional resources, beyond what
you might realize. Give your local body of believers a chance to help
you.

"After all, no one ever hated his own body, but he feeds and cares for
it, just as Christ does the church" (Ephesians 5:29).

Christ Jesus, You are the head of the church, and by Your example the
people in the church love and care for those in their community. I would
like to get to know these people. Amen.

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