SGLife

All the romantic fairy tales seem to end with “and they all lived happily ever after”. The story is all about the pursuit and acquisition of a relationship. The obstacles are somehow overcome and true happiness is finally here when the two people can be together forever. The implication is that the real work is involved in just getting the relationship, and once that is accomplished, everything else just falls into place. What a tragic lie. All relationships require effort, attention, and time if they are to continue to grow.

As believers, we tend to apply this same thought process to our relationship with God. We think that after salvation, we live happily ever after. Weeks, months or perhaps even years pass, and there has been little or no growth. Our witness is weak, our faith is low, and we just don’t feel close to God anymore. While our walk with the Lord is different from other relationships, in many ways they are the same. If we don’t pay attention, it begins to suffer.

There is no such thing as a cruise control for any of our significant relationships. If we do nothing to cultivate a rich marriage, it will eventually die. If we do not spend time with our children, they will become strangers to us and we will lose influence in their lives. If we do not intentionally develop our relationship with the Lord, then we will lose the “spark” and joy that ought to permeate every believer’s life.

The purpose of SGLife is to facilitate intentional growth through learning in a small group setting. Whether you are just beginning your journey with the Lord, or are a long time Christ- Follower, there is a course that will help your growth.

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