Many Christians long to grow in their faith, yet they distance themselves from one of God's primary means of growing them, the local church. You cannot expect to become spiritually mature while consistently neglecting the fellowship, teaching, accountability, encouragement, and shepherding that God has graciously provided. Christianity was never designed to be lived in isolation. The church is not perfect because it is made up of redeemed sinners still being sanctified. You will encounter disappointments, misunderstandings, and imperfections. But those realities are not reasons to abandon the church, they are opportunities to practice grace, humility, forgiveness, and love. If you have drifted away, don't stay distant. Return. Worship with God's people. Sit under the faithful preaching of His Word. Serve with joy. Encourage one another. Grow together. God never intended for His children to grow alone. He helps us grow as we walk together with His people, for His glory. #resolvedpilgrim #christian #church #churchfamily #jesus #Christ #obey #faith #GloryToGod

God is always worthy of worship. Anyone can praise God when prayers are answered, life is comfortable, and blessings are overflowing. But genuine worship is revealed when heart is breaking, prayers seem unanswered, future is uncertain, and pain is being experienced. God is worthy not because life is easy, but because He is always good, always faithful, and always God. Don't worship only in your victories. Worship Him in your valleys. Don't worship only when He gives. Worship Him because of who He is. #resolvedpilgrim #praise #worship #christianity #christian #jesus #Christ #GlorifyGod