Digging Deeper – A Respite for the Soul
Behold, how good and pleasant it is when brothers dwell in unity! It is like precious oil on the head, running down on the beard, on the beard of Aaron, running down on the collar of his robes! It is like the dew of Hermon, which falls on the mountains of Zion! For there the Lord has commanded the blessing, life forevermore.
Psalm 133 (ESV)
A RESPITE FOR THE SOUL
When we dwell with others, we find rest. God created us to be with others. He created us to seek relationships, which recharge our souls. In Mark 6:30-31, Jesus takes the disciples to a quiet place to rest together, away from the many people coming and going. He seeks a quiet place with His small circle, needing to recharge, and this is how He does it—a place away from the hustle of life.
Small groups provide us the opportunity to surrender our busy week, focusing on Scripture and faith with like-minded friends. When we are with our friends, we can surrender our need for control or the need to perform. We can relax, knowing that we are loved and accepted by those who surround us, as we walk through life together, supporting one another. We can share our burdens, pains, and frustrations. We can truly rest together as we grow deeper in our understanding of grace and truth.
Courtney Miller is the Special Needs ministry Director at NorthStar Church. She was born a Texas girl, but has lived in Georgia the majority of her life (Go Dawgs!). She married her husband, Chris, in 2012. They have two children with a third on the way.