Why Do You Go To Church?

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According to the research I link to below, here is why most people go to church.

It's probably the reason you assume, but think with me for a second.

Going to church on a Sunday can be a huge undertaking.  Young families have to pack up kids and their related accessories and get out the door in time and then try and get the tots to sit still for more than five minutes!  Busy schedules demand down time for professionals, and Sunday can be a well needed day to catch up on family time.  Seniors may feel physically drained and rather stay home.

So why do people still make all the effort and get out to a church service on a Sunday or even a week night?

To get closer to God!

Here's the interesting thing.  God is everywhere.  He's just as much at church as He is anywhere else.  When you enter the church doors, He's not there to greet you and find you a good seat, not too close to the speakers, cause those kids on the worship team play too loud! 

No! 

He's wherever YOU are right now!

We go to church to get closer to God because that's where other people who want to get closer to God are!  We gain a more intimate relationship with the Almighty through our shared experiences with other people who have the same goals!  We are comforted by the shared triumphs and failures we all encounter on the pathway to discovering all we can about life as a believer.  It takes other people to help us get closer to God!

Think about it!

https://www.christianitytoday.com/news/2018/july/church-attendance-top-reasons-go-or-stay-home-pew.html