Back from ladies retreat weekend at Drift Camp. What a wonderful weekend with 40 beautiful women of God! This weekend was such a great reminder of why “community” is so important. It is so easy to get caught up in the busyness of our daily lives and not take the time to grow and nurture our relationships with one another.

It seems as though in my younger years, while raising my boys, it was easier to find “girlfriend” time. Play dates at each other’s homes or days at the park were pretty regular. Now that my boys are grown and I am working full-time, it seems much more challenging. Of course, back then, whenever we did get together, the focus was really on the kids, and not on each other, so I guess every season of life does have its challenges!!

Hebrews 10:25 says that we should not forsake the assembling of ourselves together, but exhort one another. This is so important because God made us all different parts of one Body and we are each supposed to use our gifts for the good of the Body. This can only happen when we live in community.

So, maybe now isn’t the time for you to get away for a weekend retreat with the ladies, but I challenge you to think of some way that you can foster being a part of “community” in your own life. Maybe it’s as simple as picking up the phone and inviting a friend out for coffee or a play date. You won’t regret it J