Fellowship: Hebrews 10:24

And let us consider how to spur one another on toward love and good deeds.

Hebrews 10:24

As we gathered round the table with friends tonight it was nothing short of chaos with five little ones running about. Conversation was constantly interuputed, tears were shed, vegetables were protested. To someone without kids or currently not in the trenches of toddlerhood dinners it looked like the worst get together hardly worth the time. To the four parents who got to intermittently talk and grab a bite of the food here and there while feeding our little loves it was perfection. Why? We had fellowship! We were fed! We were encouraged! We were understood! That exhausting dinner energized my heart and spurred me on to better love my kids, challenged me to show intentional love to my husband, motivated me to serve my community. Never underestimate how powerful and purposeful gathering at the table with loved ones can be, how allowing time to feel seen and heard and encouraged can provide a space where you feel at peace among the chaos. Seek out fellowship, even during the crazy seasons of life. It may be those draining dinners fill you up so you can better pour out onto others.

Dear God, I struggle to find time for fellowship. It's easy to sit back and focus on the responsibility of parenting, events, classes, and life and not carve time out to spend with others. I see the importance of not only blessing others but taking time to encourage my own heart so I can continue the work you have for me on eart. Please grow on me a heart of generosity and hospitality so I may encourage others and spur them on towers love as well as myself. Help me make time to appreciate the gift of fellowship with other believers.

Amen.