The Importance of Relationship with Christ and His Church

“Therefore, brothers and sisters, since we have confidence to enter the Most Holy Place by the blood of Jesus, by a new and living way opened for us through the curtain, that is, his body, and since we have a great priest over the house of God, let us draw near to God with a sincere heart and with the full assurance that faith brings, having our hearts sprinkled to cleanse us from a guilty conscience and having our bodies washed with pure water. Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful. And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching.”
‭‭Hebrews‬ ‭10‬:‭19‬-‭25‬ ‭NIV‬‬

Lessons learned from experience and from Scriptures like this one that I have been thinking about a lot lately: 

Stress and crises that are not of our own making are part of the human condition, apart from a relationship with Jesus Christ and active fellowship with His Church, we will struggle to grow and mature through them. This will leave us incapable of processing them in healthy ways.

We must stay connected to our Savior and High Priest, Jesus and take advantage of the opportunities to draw near to God through Him for help and strength. We should also actively engage with fellow Christians by meeting and fellowshipping together as often as possible.