I have always lived in close proximity to others. Growing up with an older brother I had little space to myself. In college I lived in a house full of girls in a tiny dormitory room, practically sharing everything. Don't get me wrong, I loved it! It is actually what I miss most about college, the ability to walk across the hall and talk to someone or just enjoy company. After two years out of college I really miss the community I had.
Community is a very important thing in everyone's life, whether they realize it or not. Without a community to share your life with, there is something lacking. When I moved up to Northern Kentucky I had friends in the area but not all in walking distance of course. As humans, most of the time we lack motivation. The further away something is, the harder it is for us to get to it. Many times I struggle with trying to keep in touch with so many friends that aren't as close as they once were.
I recently moved to another apartment, just a block away from where I lived before. Here, you can find ladies around my same age, all sharing with each other in community. I met these girls and other families through my landlord and former neighbors. It is amazing to me the strong community these people have in a un-forced atmosphere. It was obvious to me why the community at Georgetown was so strong: we were forced in close proximity of each other. I guess it also helped that we shared similar beliefs and were going through the same challenges.
This community is different. This community is comprised of all different walks of life, all ages, all backgrounds. But one thing that I think makes this community strong is the shared beliefs. Believers. Isn't it amazing what God can do through a group of his children? I have not even begun to experience living in community with these people yet but I am very excited to just be living close to others that I can trust and share with. Who's in your community?
