Hey family!
This week’s episode feels like a holy heart check. God’s been showing me how easy it is to love the idea of the Church — the perfect version in our minds — instead of the actual people that make up His body.
We can’t claim to love Jesus and mistreat His bride.
In Loving the Church More Than Its Health, we’re talking about what happens when offense, comparison, or judgment sneak into how we view the Church. It’s a reminder that even though no church is perfect, Christ still calls us to love, pray for, and build up His body. Because unity isn’t optional — it’s our witness.
THIS WEEK’S SACRED SOUL NOTE…
DESIRE, REQUIRE, DEMAND
A command and a conditional promise.
Conditional?
Yes, believe it or not, there are unconditional and conditional promises all throughout the bible.
I think sometimes we can think everything about God is unconditional merely because His love is and He is love.
But God is more vast than that.
This week’s scripture:
“Now you are the body of Christ, and each one of you is a part of it”
JOURNAL PROMPT:
Ask God to search your heart and then ask, “How have I spoken about or viewed the Church lately?”
Follow-up Questions:
Have I allowed offense to shape how I see God’s people?
What does it look like for me to love the Church the way Jesus does?
How can I pray for and support the local body I’m part of?
SPOTIFY ENCOURAGEMENT:
As you listen, remember this — Jesus loves His Church even in her process.
How can I be praying for you?
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No church is perfect. But our Savior is. And He’s still building His bride, one imperfect but surrendered heart at a time. Let’s be a people who help heal the body, not tear it apart.
With joy and grace,
Cheyenne
FAITH STAPLES
Cheyenne’s Favorite Finds for Nurturing Faith
▶ A verse I can’t stop thinking about: Colossians 3:22-24
▶ Worship/Christian song currently on repeat: round 4 round by Kai Uriah
▶ Current read: The Bait of Satan by John Bevere
▶ Recipe I Made That’s SO Good: Crispy Buffalo Chicken Bowls (if you know me, you know I love anything in a bowl)
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