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Research shows that about 60 percent of people make New Year’s resolutions, but only about 8 percent of people keep them. That means that over 90% of people fail to reach their goals. For Christians, a common resolution is to attend church more regularly. This is seen in the spike in attendance that most churches see every January. But what exactly is the church, and why is it so important that we go to church?
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It is important that we remember that the church is not a building, but is made up of every true believer in Jesus (Romans 12:5). A person becomes a member of the true church the moment they believe in Jesus.
With that in mind, here are four reasons why regularly attending a local church is so important:
- God Commands It (Read Hebrews 10:25): There are many reasons and benefits to attend church, but we must remember that God has commanded us to meet with fellow believers. We should be obedient.
- Fellowship (2 Corinthians 1:4) Together we can share our victories as well as our defeats. The church should be a place where people can be loved and accepted, just as Christ has loved and accepted us.
- To Learn and Grow (Read 2 Timothy 2:15): Our faith grows as we learn more about who God is, who we are, and about His plan for our lives. Attending church allows us to sit under the teaching of God’s Word, and allows us to develop our spiritual gifts thru service.
- Worship (Read Psalm 147:1): We are created to worship and serve God. When believers meet together this can be accomplished. Worship is one of the ways in which we express our love toward Him.
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- What are some ways that our family adds value to our church?
- What are some ways that our church has added value to our family?
- What are some reasons/challenges that sometimes make it hard for our family to attend church? Is there anything we could do to change this?
- What are some ways that we (both individually and as a family) can be more faithful to our church?
Pray This
Dear God, thank you for allowing us to be part of your Church thru your son Jesus Christ. We are also grateful that you allow us to find community and support through our local church. We know that no church is perfect, but we are thankful that you allow us to learn and grow in such a great place. We pray that you would give guidance to our pastor and church leaders and that you would continue to use our church to reach our community for Christ. In Jesus name we pray, Amen.