Tuesday, January 4, 2011

ANOTHER REASON SMALL GROUPS MATTER

Want another reason as to why being a part of a small group really matters?

This post by Eric Byrant provides another reason we all desperately need to connect in life giving community. According to research, most people don't have the willpower to make their New Year's resolutions last longer than a week...

However, the people who do succeed at keeping new commitments or following through on resolutions, are almost always connected in community. They have support! They share their commitments, resolutions and decisions with family and friends...

So, you want to lay off "sugar" in the New Year? Why not share it with a friend? Ask them to help hold you accountable...

So, you're starting a brand new plan that will take you through the entire Bible in a year? What if you took on that challenge with two or three co-workers? What if you formed your own Facebook "Reading Thru The Bible In A Year Group?" You could create your own FB Group page where you and group members could share insights, prayer requests, as well as lovingly "spur one another on to acts of love and good works" (Hebrews 10:24).

Maybe, for health reasons, you know you need to lose 15-20 pounds and get your expanding backside to the gym at least three times a week? Let's be honest... That can feel like a huge mountain... But what if you enlisted some help? A workout partner who would cheer you on and provide the necessary "kick" to your expanding backside when nothing else did the job... Or, maybe a "healthy eating" partner who would help you say, "No!" to the Cookies and Cream Milkshake at Chick-fil-a or the third box of Cheez-its...

Get what I'm driving at?

Sure you do! We need each other! We were created for community! We're more likely to keep our commitments when we have a group of friends cheering us on and keeping us accountable...

Check out Bryant's post by clicking here and get involved in a Small Group!

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