{"id":112122,"date":"2023-09-07T16:54:03","date_gmt":"2023-09-07T20:54:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/discovergrace.com\/?p=112122"},"modified":"2023-09-19T15:51:05","modified_gmt":"2023-09-19T19:51:05","slug":"reluctant-to-join-a-group-this-fall-tell-yourself-this","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/discovergrace.com\/reluctant-to-join-a-group-this-fall-tell-yourself-this\/","title":{"rendered":"Reluctant to Join a Group This Fall? 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One thing I\u2019ve learned is that the work is never done. There are always new people to meet, more leaders to recruit, and better strategies to implement. But I\u2019ve also noticed some things don\u2019t change. Human nature is remarkably stable. People\u2019s need for genuine friendship and a safe place to grow spiritually doesn\u2019t change.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why, then, do we hesitate to embrace community? Here are three of the biggest reasons, and how to push through them:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I\u2019m Too Busy<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s the number one reason. And I get it. With countless priorities competing for our time and attention, it can seem like being in a group is something that can wait until that undefined time when things \u201cslow down.\u201d If that\u2019s you, tell yourself this:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Community matters for <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">me<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There\u2019s a reason Jesus began His ministry by picking twelve people with whom to share His life and work. It\u2019s because we weren\u2019t meant to do life alone. We innately desire connection.\u00a0 The question isn\u2019t whether we\u2019ll fill our life with community. The question is, <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cWho will that community be?\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When we let busyness get in the way of investing in meaningful relationships with other Christians, we lose focus. If we want to be the kind of friends, spouses, parents, and leaders God calls us to be, we have to fill our lives with the kind of people we hope to become. Not only will godly community push us toward godly goals, it\u2019ll help us avoid pitfalls along the way. In other words, it\u2019s worth the space on your calendar!<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I\u2019m Not Comfortable Opening Up to Others<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This reason hits home for most of us. We all have parts of ourselves that we\u2019re not completely comfortable with. Developing genuine friendships means getting to know others and in turn, being known by them. And that can be scary. Vulnerability is a healing choice, but it\u2019s a choice that requires courage. If you\u2019re feeling like being part of a Christian community is a little too risky, tell yourself this \u2013<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Community matters for <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">others<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There\u2019s only one thing in this world that will last forever. It\u2019s people. Most of us want to lead a life of significance, but none of us can solve all the world\u2019s big problems. The best and easiest way to use your life well is to invest in the people God has placed around you. When you do, the return is eternal.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That\u2019s why it\u2019s worth it to push past our fears about connecting with others. There are others who need a word of encouragement from God \u2013 and it would come best through you! You don\u2019t have to share everything about your life, especially at first (although someone else in your group is probably facing a similar struggle). You can take your time getting to know others and building trust. But you\u2019ve got value that only you can uniquely offer to others.\u00a0 And they can\u2019t benefit from it unless you show up!\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I Don\u2019t Know What to Expect<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We all have different personalities and life experiences that influence how we relate to new opportunities. For people newer to church, who have never tried anything beyond a weekend service, joining a group can feel intimidating. If you\u2019re a massive extrovert, it may sound like fun; but if you\u2019re an introvert, that first meeting may sound like a lot of work! If you can relate, tell yourself this:\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Community matters for the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">world<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">*The story is bigger than you or me, and it\u2019s worth stretching ourselves to be part of it. In 1 Corinthians 12, Paul describes the church as a body, created with unique parts, fit together perfectly by God, and ready to do His healing work in the world. Healthy friendships, families, organizations, and churches don\u2019t just benefit their participants. The grace they share ends up being an example to everyone around them.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We have over one hundred groups at Grace that meet all throughout Central Florida.\u00a0 I like to think of them as little Grace outposts for mission planted in every neighborhood of our region. Many groups have already found ways they can serve their neighborhood together. It\u2019s amazing how one small step toward connection can make us part of something so much greater than ourselves. Connected to Jesus and empowered by the Spirit, we can be used by God together in ways we could never imagine!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are you ready to take one small step to test drive what it\u2019s like to be in a group? Join us at every campus for Discover Groups this Fall! During this four-week experience, you\u2019ll meet new people, learn about Grace\u2019s House Rules, and have the opportunity to jump into a new group with people you\u2019ve met throughout the study. Classes start on Wednesday, September 27<\/span><\/i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">th<\/span><\/i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> at 6:30p. Dinner and childcare are offered. 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