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ARE YOU STRUGGLING TO BELONG?
Kris Vallotton
May 11, 2017
Do you feel like you fit in? Like you have a group of people you can fully be yourself with? We all have a deep need to feel like we belong to a place or group. This need is healthy because we’re made to live in connection with others. I’ve seen lonely people struggle with finding a sense of belonging because they look at the group they want to be a part of and think, “I need to look like that person to really fit in.” Comparison steals so much, and today I want to encourage you to stop letting comparison steal your God-given purpose to belong to a tribe. If this is something you struggle with then check out this week’s Flashback Friday video:
Today let’s draw a line in the sand and say that pretending and striving ends today! We will be our authentic selves! Let’s stop looking at others for a picture of what we’re supposed to look and act like, and rather look to our Father in heaven to show us the beauty of how He’s individually created us! I’d like you to take some time to invite Holy Spirit to search your heart and speak to any places of rejection or isolation, so that His love can cover you and empower you to be fully yourself. And for those of you who already feel like you belong, remember how powerful it is to reach out and invite others in. Do you feel like you can fully be yourself? Tell me about it in the comments!
Have you ever found yourself in the midst of life's chaos, desperately needing a break, clarity, and a spiritual reset? Picture it like halftime – that pivotal moment when the coach steps in, recalibrates the team, and sparks a turnaround. The game isn't over; this is a chance to come back stronger and claim victory! In recent weeks, a resounding message has been echoing in my heart and mind: January is the Church's halftime! Our divine Coach is calling us to the huddle, to draw close, and let Him fine-tune our game plan – our values, thoughts, and behaviors. Amid the noise, He's inviting us to step away, knowing that leaning into these divine moments will catapult us into the second half, ready for victory. And in this game, we already know the final score – He wins!
Gen Z, labeled as the seemingly lost generation to Christianity, and Gen Alpha, the digital natives immersed in screens, stand at the crossroads of an era defined by the rapid evolution of technology. As they navigate the evolving landscape of identity, both personal and global, a crucial question reverberates: "Has the Church lost this next generation?"
Have you ever grappled with the intersection of an unwavering belief in a supernatural God who releases healing from heaven and the pragmatic world of science and medicine? Perhaps you've found yourself standing at the crossroads, fervently praying for a miracle yet receiving healing through the hands of a compassionate doctor. It's a tension many face—the delicate dance of faith in God's miraculous power juxtaposed with the gift of modern medicine. What if there is no tension at all and there is actually a beautiful integration of faith and science?
