{"id":34,"date":"2021-05-11T18:30:19","date_gmt":"2021-05-11T18:30:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aesir.visualmodo.com\/prebuilt-website\/church\/?p=34"},"modified":"2021-05-11T18:30:21","modified_gmt":"2021-05-11T18:30:21","slug":"the-surprising-benefits-of-going-to-church","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aesir.visualmodo.com\/prebuilt-website\/church\/2021\/05\/11\/the-surprising-benefits-of-going-to-church\/","title":{"rendered":"The Surprising Benefits of Going to Church"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
I\u2019ll be the first to admit that while I love being at church once I actually get there, I don\u2019t always love the process of getting my whole family out the door every Sunday morning. There are too many weekends where I\u2019d rather stay cuddled up in bed with a favorite book or binge-watching my latest Netflix obsession.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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I don\u2019t know what it is exactly that makes getting out the door on Sunday feel so much harder. Maybe it\u2019s because while our weekday routine is pretty set, our weekend schedule is far more relaxed. It\u2019s our time to kick back and recuperate, without always having to DO something. Or maybe it\u2019s that I want to look nice and make sure the girls are looking their best, which sometimes requires a little extra prep time\u2013and effort that I don\u2019t always feel like putting in. I\u2019m guessing we\u2019re not the only family that struggles to get to church sometimes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For many families, scheduling and making time for the church in the middle of a jam-packed week can feel like a test in itself. Whether you go on Saturday evenings, Sunday mornings or even weekday afternoons, it can be hard to part with what we see as \u201cfree\u201d time, especially when it conflicts with other things we really want to do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
But over the years, one thing I\u2019ve realized is that when I get to a point where I feel like I just don\u2019t have time for church, it is a pretty clear sign that I\u2019m pushing myself too hard. And that usually means that I need to reevaluate my schedule and regain some sanity because, at the end of the day, I\u2019ve never once regretted taking the time to attend church. There\u2019s just something about being there that calms me down, makes me feel connected and whole, and simply allows me to breathe again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
And it\u2019s not just me, apparently. Research shows that people who regularly attend church report stronger social support networks and less depression. They smoke less and lead healthier and even longer lives. In a very real and physical way, Church is literally good for your health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Which means that if you haven\u2019t been in a while, this might be a great time to start going back, or to find a new church home that fits your personality and your family\u2014one where you click with those around you, make great friends, and feel a strong and welcoming sense of community.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
I\u2019ll be the first to admit that while I love being at church once I actually get there, I don\u2019t always love the process of getting my whole family out the door every Sunday morning. There are too many weekends where I\u2019d rather stay cuddled up in bed with a favorite book or binge-watching my […]<\/p>\n
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