We had a great discussion at cluster last week about what it means to be church in cluster format, what has worked, what has not etc.  Although a little awkward, this discussion was a breath of fresh air for me, because people were honest.  We talked about making ourselves a burden (intentionally) to people when we need prayer, help, a chat or whatever else.  We also talked about the need for growth, commitment, honesty and creativity.  It was all very positive when you looked through the bits that smarted a little.

Anyhow, it became abundantly clear that every one of us are at different stages in our walk with the Lord and that we all need to help each other.  If we walk alone and are too proud to admit our weaknesses and failings then we simply burn out.  I am a classic example and actually, if you look round your congregation on a Sunday, you will probably see a lot of weary Christians.  We hold up what little strength we have left in our arms and cry “Send revival Lord!” and then wonder, with more than a little despair, what they are being ‘revived’ into.  It is a good job that God is God.

God says that we should cast our burdens on to Him, that He will make our burdens light and that we are to walk with Him, not independently.  The same goes for believers, we are supposed to share everything we have with one another, whether that is a struggle, a frustration, an irritation or a joy, an encouragement, or a laugh.  If we did this, I am convinced that our Christian life would be more fulfilling and more complete.  Sinners need revival, the church needs reviving.