First Baptist Church of Herndon Blogs
The trick to helping others find a sense of belonging is to honor who they are, not try to make them conform to who you are. Maybe that seems contradictory to you. “Doesn’t belonging mean people who are the same joining together?”
When it rains it pours. I am not talking about the weather, although based on the recent weather in Northern Virginia I could be. I’m talking about when you encounter a challenge or experience a problem it often feels like you get slammed with multiple challenges and problems all at once.
Last week we talked about the longing to belong. Perhaps the harder step is answering the question, where do I belong? There is no easy answer. Have you heard the statement that you can’t reach the finish line if you never start the race?
Some would have you believe that your faith and organized religion are not relevant in modern times. I personally think those individuals are not only wrong, but their views are doing fellow humans a great disservice.
Think for a moment of your habits. Which are good ones? Which are not so good? Do you remember when they started or why? Have you ever tried to change any of them? Some of us have longer lists than others. So, tell me this
I am not the most technically savvy person. As it happens my job requires that I deal with technology all the time. Sometimes I get a little frustrated. Other times I am sure “the computer” has a mind of its own. Take today as an example.