One of the things my church does periodically- that I have not experienced in other churches in the past- is hold a Reflection Service. A Reflection Service is where after several weeks of preaching through a book in the Bible or a series on a particular topic, the church dedicates an entire service to allow people from the congregation to share what the Lord is showing them personally.
Today’s Reflection Service was extremely encouraging. Hearing people’s stories, struggles, and victories and how God has provided comfort and transformation in the midst of suffering truly makes you feel like a part of the body of Christ. My personal struggles and difficult circumstances are not unique. There are amazing people at my church who provide real life examples of how to deal with difficult situations in a God- honoring way.
Furthermore, I believe that when you know people’s stories, you worship much better as a congregation. It provides a sense of feeling like we are in this fight for holiness together. The Reflection Service also emphasizes the belief in “the priesthood of all believers,” that it’s not just the paid staff members of the local church, but rather all of us, who play a role as ministers of the gospel.
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