6. Prayer works.
Don’t believe me? Try it.
Try asking for prayer. Try praying for someone else. God uses the prayers of the righteous to accomplish His work. (James 5:16)
7. The Bible is living and active.
As you’re discussing the Scriptures week in and week out, you’ll find God speaking right into your story, as if the Bible were written just for you, where you’re at in life.
He’ll speak through others in your group, using the Scriptures as the Truth you need to think, and live, differently. (Hebrews 4:12)
8. Confession brings healing.
The more comfortable you grow with your group, the more you’ll be willing to be open and honest with your faults.
As you confess, you’ll find healing. (James 5:16)
9. Dirty hands clean your heart.
The more you love people, the dirtier your hands get. The more deeply you love others, the more likely it is you’ll get burned.
Serving people well necessitates getting messy. Because people are messy. And the more you love, serve and give generously of yourself, the more you begin to look like Jesus.
Are you in a group? Any other unintended benefits you’ve found?
