The Porch (Video)

As a Christian, we are called to be the church. Scripture shows us that we are meant to be the body of Christ, surrounding ourselves with God's people, lifting each other up, and walking through life together. We are meant to submit to godly leadership, who will give an account for us when we've committed to their authority. And we have gifts that we can use to serve God for His glory. We do all of that as a part of a church together. So let's stop sitting on the sidelines and start adulting by joining a local church!

Let's face it — our generation is scared of commitment. We're always feeling #FOMO and we barely keep small promises in fear of better options coming along. But as Christians, we're called to keep our commitments because it’s important to God as we see in Numbers 30 and Matthew 5. Christians should be marked by commitment. Adulting is making and keeping promises. If you think about it, everything great comes from a commitment. Are you willing to commit?

Let's face it — our generation is scared of commitment. We're always feeling #FOMO and we barely keep small promises in fear of better options coming along. But as Christians, we're called to keep our commitments because it’s important to God as we see in Numbers 30 and Matthew 5. Christians should be marked by commitment. Adulting is making and keeping promises. If you think about it, everything great comes from a commitment. Are you willing to commit?

We hear it all the time, “Follow your passions.” So many of us have taken this advice, moving from job to job. That’s what the world says, when really God has you in a job right where He wants you. Luke 5 shows us how Jesus used Peter’s job as a fisherman to bring Him glory. We have to change our perspective, invite God in at work (He wants to go with us), and pursue greater passions — God’s passions. Then we’ll really be on our way to adulting!

We hear it all the time, “Follow your passions.” So many of us have taken this advice, moving from job to job. That’s what the world says, when really God has you in a job right where He wants you. Luke 5 shows us how Jesus used Peter’s job as a fisherman to bring Him glory. We have to change our perspective, invite God in at work (He wants to go with us), and pursue greater passions — God’s passions. Then we’ll really be on our way to adulting!

The world says it's freedom to do what you want or finding happiness. But really, the best way to adult is to train to be godly. If we grow up on truth, train to be more like Christ, and set an example, we're on the right path. Come adult with us!

The world says it's freedom to do what you want or finding happiness. But really, the best way to adult is to train to be godly. If we grow up on truth, train to be more like Christ, and set an example, we're on the right path. Come adult with us!

What if anxiety is really just an issue with our perspective? If we let ourselves be ruled by our desires we will be anxious, but if we let God rule us we can truly exhale. Psalm 16 shows us that with God as our Lord we delight in His people, find joy in His presence, and pursue His eternal pleasures. When we refocus our perspective to see life in terms of eternity with God because Jesus died for our sins, suddenly anxiety starts to fade.

What if anxiety is really just an issue with our perspective? If we let ourselves be ruled by our desires we will be anxious, but if we let God rule us we can truly exhale. Psalm 16 shows us that with God as our Lord we delight in His people, find joy in His presence, and pursue His eternal pleasures. When we refocus our perspective to see life in terms of eternity with God because Jesus died for our sins, suddenly anxiety starts to fade.

How do we know if God is going to show up when we need him? Can we trust He'll be there? Psalm 118 shows us that we can completely trust God will come through for us and we can rest securely in Him, knowing that Jesus came to die for our sins and rose again to save us. Through this song, we see that God never stops loving us, His protection never fails, and God's victory is certain. No matter what happens in this life, if we're in Christ then we have victory — God is always there for us.