Life doesn’t seem to slow down. Most people’s weekdays are typically
crammed with school, work, extracurricular activities, cooking and
chores. When the weekend hits, most of us want to unwind and have some
fun.
The world is becoming more secular, and going to church
isn’t as common as it used to be. Even when we consider ourselves
spiritual people, religion and church sometimes fall down the list of
life’s priorities.
Church provides so much. Here are just five ways that going to church can bless you and your family.
1. Church anchors usOur
kids are bombarded with technology, materialism and questionable media
messages. In many
families, religion and spirituality have taken a
backseat to life’s distractions.
Setting aside a few hours each
weekend to attend church provides a much-needed balance. At church, our
children can grow closer to God, learn morals and standards and be
strengthened spiritually. Church keeps us grounded.
2. We receive spiritual strength at churchSome
people question the point of attending church. They argue that they can
visit the outdoors and feel close to God in nature. Or, maybe they feel
that Sunday is strictly a stay-in-bed, relax-with-the-family day.
While
these can be good pursuits, attending church gives us so much more.
Singing hymns, praying, participating in Communion or sacrament service,
listening to prepared lessons or sermons, and worshipping with a
congregation uplifts and strengthens our spirits. The spiritual strength
we receive weekly at church, as kids and adults, helps sustain us for
each week ahead.
A family day is a great idea, so why not attend church as a family?
3. Church provides fellowshipOur
associations with members of our congregations are so strengthening.
When life throws challenges, it’s nice to have a church network to lean
on. The encouragement and love we receive through our churches truly
enriches our lives.
Many church members lend a hand in times of
need. They might provide meals, help with our children and listening
ears. We can enjoy new friendships and fun church activities, as well.
Many
churches also have youth groups that involve our kids in a wholesome
environment. Our children can surround themselves with kids that have
standards and values similar to their own.
4. Church presents opportunities to serveJesus taught that we should bear one another’s burdens and love our neighbors as ourselves.
We
often get so wrapped up in our own lives that we miss opportunities to
reach out to others. Church congregations are like an extended family.
We’re provided with many opportunities to serve.
We can involve
our kids in helping with church activities, preparing and delivering
meals to those in need, helping to clean the church building and doing
whatever needs to be done for fellow church members.
Service to others teaches our kids unselfishness, compassion and how to dig in and work.
5. We get to know GodOf
course, the ultimate prize in church worship is growing closer to God.
Learning about him, his teachings and commandments helps us to become
better people. We feel his love and this brings us happiness.
Jesus said, “For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them.” (KJV Matthew 18:20)
Find
a church that aligns with your beliefs and values. Strengthen your
children spiritually by going to church. Add peace to your family’s
lives through church worship.
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