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Day 7 – Community
People love to say, “You are what you eat.” There is a less common phrase that people tend to overlook because it carries more weight and sometimes even upsets people. This scary phrase is “You become the people you are around.” The phrases are actually pretty similar in theory; what you put in to your body, mind or soul will be what comes out.
Our first inclination is typically that we are in trouble, or that we’ve done something wrong and that we need to get rid of all of our friends when we hear this kind of thing, but that seems a bit rash and may be a bad idea too. Perhaps we should think of the community that we are in as being agents of change (either good or bad), within our community we have the ability to help others. “Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ” Galatians 6:2.
By being genuine members of a community you can fulfill the command to love one another. One problem people tend to face is that they focus only on one group, those that do not believe in Christ, but Galatians 6:10 reminds us of something: “Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers.”
We must remember to bear the burdens of our brothers and sisters in Christ as well. If we as a community of believers rely on one another and help each other carry our burdens we will not only grow as stronger believers but also fulfill Christ’s command to love one another.
What kind of community do you want on Belmont’s campus? You have the ability to make that community a reality starting today. There are people out there right now with burdens and pains that you can give healing to, but you can’t do it alone.
Jonathan Clem | Residence Director of Maddox Hall
People love to say, “You are what you eat.” There is a less common phrase that people tend to overlook because it carries more weight and sometimes even upsets people. This scary phrase is “You become the people you are around.” The phrases are actually pretty similar in theory; what you put in to your body, mind or soul will be what comes out.
Our first inclination is typically that we are in trouble, or that we’ve done something wrong and that we need to get rid of all of our friends when we hear this kind of thing, but that seems a bit rash and may be a bad idea too. Perhaps we should think of the community that we are in as being agents of change (either good or bad), within our community we have the ability to help others. “Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ” Galatians 6:2.
By being genuine members of a community you can fulfill the command to love one another. One problem people tend to face is that they focus only on one group, those that do not believe in Christ, but Galatians 6:10 reminds us of something: “Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers.”
We must remember to bear the burdens of our brothers and sisters in Christ as well. If we as a community of believers rely on one another and help each other carry our burdens we will not only grow as stronger believers but also fulfill Christ’s command to love one another.
What kind of community do you want on Belmont’s campus? You have the ability to make that community a reality starting today. There are people out there right now with burdens and pains that you can give healing to, but you can’t do it alone.
Jonathan Clem | Residence Director of Maddox Hall
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This 40 day prayer plan was written by students, faculty and staff at Belmont University as a daily devotional for incoming freshmen. Each day guides and encourages new college students in their faith in Jesus Christ through the word of God and the sincere thoughts, seasoned advice and honest prayers of the contributing authors. May these words help you grow in your love for God and your love for others!
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