Our House: A 5-Day Prayer for the Local ChurchSample

Love of the Local Church

Togetherness. God created us with an undeniable need for it. He wove the need for the company and encouragement of other believers into us so we could thrive together. God intends for us to be devoted to our churches and to keep us on the straight and narrow, all the while reaching the world with His love.

The church is the earthly representation of Christ’s love. The body of Christ is our family—the people who support us in difficult times, rejoice with us in our successes, and consistently lead us toward Jesus. So why do we find it easy to neglect the church, our God-given source of support?

Because we are fallen human begins, we are prone to give up. We get tired, bored, distracted, or angry—and abandon the things that help us grow. But joining other believers at church is too important for us to abandon.

God urges His people to consistently meet together, not as just another rule to follow, but because our church family offers needed love and encouragement. Jesus is our source of faithfulness, and He has provided a community for us to love and be loved in. Let us then follow His example and love each other faithfully.

Prayer
Father, please give me the faithfulness I need to continue meeting with and serving my brothers and sisters in Christ.