CPR, Snickers, Southwest, Devil

Every now and then we need a little break from something. However, I don't see too many people taking a break from breakfast, lunch and dinner. I don't see people avoiding Walmart, Target, or Publix. They may (probably won't) hit Fred's or Grocery Outlet , but I kind of doubt these changes are permanent. Truth is there are some things we never need a break from: like care, prayer and encouraging relationships. If you are tired, stressed, or hapless the things you need the most are care, prayer and encouraging relationships. Please help me understand, why on earth when a person is crashing in life do they drop out of the one place that is meant to help them? One thing you say? Yes, because at Living Truth Church these things are found in one place: CPR Groups. The very name is meant to resuscitate those trying to do life. The acronym CPR stands for care, prayer and relationships. Some churches call them Life Groups, Small Groups as well as other names. The purpose is basically the same. For the love of God, help me understand when life is rough...why, why, why do people run from that which is meant to breathe life into them? What part do you not need? Is it care? Do you not need people to show love and care? You do know when you tell people you need a break or that you're working or some excuse for not coming to the Group that they tend to believe you; and consequently don't bug you? Sometimes all you have in you is to be able to show up. In times like that JUST SHOW UP. So in time of stress, you don't need care? Hmmm. Or is it prayer you don't need? Are you going through the roller-coaster of life (and who isn't?) and don't need prayer? I've only met one person in my life that refused prayer, and I've asked a lot of people. Or is it encouraging relationships you don't need? We all know that's not true. How many times have you been in the crapper (figuratively speaking) and a friend called or showed up and cheered you up. Listen, here's a novel idea. Why don't you go every week to a place where everyone knows your name: CPR Group? There is someone there that will care for you, pray for you, or encourage you; but you have to show up and you have to let them know what's going on. As awesome as these people are, they don't read minds. So, what are you waiting for get up and go. Nobody needs a break from emotional and spiritual healing. The devil is the only entity that gains advantage when you avoid this life-breathing group of people. Consequently, we'll give credit where credit is due: who do you think is whispering in your ear to take a break from this life-sustaining group? Next time you need a break, eat a snickers or fly Southwest, but don't give up your CPR Group. Nooooooo.....