“And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near.” – Hebrews 10:24-25 [ESV]
After celebrating the resurrected King, our hearts may grow weary as the wonder of the season begins to fade. However, Hebrews 10:24-25 spurs us forward, encouraging us as the Body of Christ to resist stagnation. With every decision and discussion, we’re meant to live out a higher calling of care, community, and Christlike love.
Here’s the exciting part: CHM members serve as a tangible testimony to the rest of the world as you “stir up one another to love.” Biblical love brings God’s light into the broken places we (and our family and friends) may sometimes hide.
Caring for others: Within your CHM family
Opportunities to demonstrate care and build up other believers abound within our unique health cost sharing model.
Here are a few ways to get started:
Prayer Wall: Easily engage in the power of prayer for your brothers and sisters in Christ when you visit your Member Portal. Read through the latest prayer requests, pray for fellow members, and let them know they’re not alone in their struggles. In time of personal need, please submit your own requests.
Prayers Unceasing: CHM members are uplifted in dark days when they receive cards and notes expressing support and encouragement. Prayers
Unceasing is a monthly list of urgent prayer requests from fellow members. Find them under the “Billing” tab of your Member Portal and send
an uplifting note to those in need!
Downloadable resources: Make sure you’re opted-in to receive our emails with resources created just for you. From thank-you cards and devotionals to e-books and digital challenges, you’ll be empowered with tools to enrich your faith journey and share the love of Christ.
Digital community: Follow CHM on social media to pray for fellow members’ requests and stay up-to-date on the latest ministry information!
Member stories: With Heartfelt Magazine, all members have the opportunity to hear directly from fellow believers who
have faced (and overcome) challenges, while also lifting them in prayer.
Encourage one another:
In the hurting world Spiritual words of encouragement and strength are necessary in our hurting world.
These tips will help you to show care in your community beyond CHM:
Put together a care package: Collect cozy, inexpensive items to share with a friend or neighbor in need.
Nourish one another: Make meals and help plan dietary options to nurture bodies and minds.
Write out an encouraging prayer: God’s Word soothes hurting souls. Write a prayer or word of encouragement infused with Scripture and have it
on hand to share.
Lend a listening ear: Sometimes people undergoing hardship want someone else to talk to, or just to listen to them. Offer to sit with a friend, church member, or neighbor.
Get involved in service: Notice a need in your church or community? Ask about ways to get started and dedicate time to serve.
When we encourage each other and build bridges of community, we follow in the footsteps of Christ.
