{"id":2093,"date":"2011-12-14T20:12:54","date_gmt":"2011-12-15T01:12:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.heartofgraceministries.com\/blog\/?p=2093"},"modified":"2012-02-22T13:52:30","modified_gmt":"2012-02-22T18:52:30","slug":"everyday-word-love-god-first-stay-together","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.heartofgraceministries.com\/blog\/the-everyday-word\/everyday-word-love-god-first-stay-together\/","title":{"rendered":"Those Who Love God First Stay Together"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>I could not count the amount of messages that I have either posted on the site or preached in person that has been in reference to unity or coming together. God has been laying upon my heart over the past few months to stay on this topic, and I cannot help but wonder why (but of course it&#8217;s for a good reason).<\/p>\n<p>When you begin to consider the building up of your church or ministry, you have to really consider how solid your foundation is and what exactly it is based on. In continual seeking of God you will find how much that you are a part of that wonderful family. On the same token, church and ministry need to be built on the same premise. As you work with people, remember that they are people that you must love as Christ has loved you.<\/p>\n<p>With that said, strive to keep love in your hearts and as the center for your personal willpower to keep helping others and showing charity. Remember that though you may not be direct family but in God&#8217;s family that we are all one! 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