Church is Good for You!
And let us not neglect our meeting together, as some people do, but encourage one another, especially now that the day of his return is drawing near. Hebrews 10:25 NLT
I’m a big proponent of regular church attendance. Coming from a pastor, I’m guessing that’s not surprising to you.
Church attendance is not just a good idea; it’s God’s idea. He knows that we need the fellowship that comes with regularly assembling with fellow believers. This helps us spiritually, but you might be surprised to learn that it has physical benefits, as well.
Research coming out of Harvard “suggests that attending religious services brings about better physical and mental health.” It even lowers the risks of dying!
What a great God we serve! Imagine, we come together to exalt and worship Him, and He blesses us in return.
Make regular attendance at a Bible-preaching church a top priority in your family’s life. All of you will benefit from it.
Dear Heavenly Father, Thank You for the gift of the church. And thank You for making us a part of it. Help us to make gathering with our brothers and sisters a regular part of our weekly routine. May we bless them, as they bless us. And thank You most of all, for Your blessing. May we worship you in spirit and in truth. In Jesus’ Name, we pray, Amen.
Article Referenced Above: https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2016/10/28/religion-church-attendance-mortality-column/92676964/