So you've found a group of Christian roommates to move in with.
You now have a potentially wonderful center of support at your
home. However, it's up to you and your new roommates to take
advantage of living with fellow Christians. If you don't
actively pursue God together, it will make no difference that
you have roommates who are believers. Let's explore a few ways
to really utilize the power of a group of Christians living
together.
Firstly, be aware of each other's prayer concerns. Ask your
roommates what their needs are. Make an easily updated list in a
common room. Try putting a whiteboard up in the kitchen so that
everyone can be kept up to date. And, of course, being aware of
your roommates' needs isn't enough. You've got to actually be
praying for them. Spend time everyday saying a prayer for each
roommate. And let them know that you're praying for them,
they'll be sure to remember you as well.
If you want to go a step further, you can have a weekly or even
daily group prayer time. It doesn't have to be formal or
anything. Just take two minutes a day to get together and pray
for each other as well as for some common concerns. This will do
wonders for your relationships with each other.
Finally, if your roommates are really fired up, you can host a
monthly prayer event at your home. Invite other Christian
friends and people from your churches. Cook a meal, have some
fun, spend some time in worship, and pray together. You'll be
doing a wonderful community service and opening up many avenues
for Christians in the area. Don't put too much pressure on
yourself to make it an elaborate event. Just keep it simple. The
important part is the fellowship and prayer time, not your
decorations or fancy dishes.
Making prayer the center of your relationship with your
roommates will make a huge difference. Having a Christian
support group at home is incredible and will change your life.
Spend time praying for and with your roommates and you will see
the change.
About the author:
Ian Byrd runs a free online tool for finding Christian
Roommates.
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