Jon George reflects on his experience of being a part of Soul Care. Seven Mile Road is getting ready to launch three Soul Care communities next month and invite the folks in our community to jump in.
When I was first invited to join Soul Care, I was hesitant. I had several excuses: I didn’t have the time to invest in it every week; my schedule is variable and may not be able to commit consistently; I feel like I know these brothers and sisters well enough–no need to try to get to know them better; I have enough family and christian friends around me for support and strength. Nonetheless, as I started to delve into weekly sessions of opening up ourselves to the brothers and sisters in our Soul Care community, I’ve gotten to know these people at a level that I’ve never known any of my friends, bringing us closer in the Lord. In a sense, I’ve gotten addicted to gathering on Monday nights that if I miss one night, I feel an emptiness that is not satisfied until the next meeting. I’m not saying that it doesn’t take boldness and sacrifice because I volunteered information about myself that I have shared with few people, but I must add that I feel all the more stronger for it. In my weakness, trials and temptations, I now have a circle that I can truly lean on for physical, emotional and spiritual support. Having done this, I encourage you to give Soul Care a chance and allow yourself to team up with other brothers and sisters to run the same race and fight the same battle in this journey of life.
by Ajay Thomas
Ajay lives in Philadelphia with his wife Shainu and their kids Hannah and Micah. He is responsible for preaching and vision as a pastor at Seven Mile Road.