The Joy of Fellowship
Lent on the Run — Day 28
Day by day, as they spent much time together in the temple, they broke bread at home and ate their food with glad and generous hearts, praising God and having the goodwill of all the people. And day by day the Lord added to their number those who were being saved.
— Acts 2:46-47
Running solo can be freeing, but there’s something special about the group run—those shared strides, high-fives, and conversations that make the miles go faster. At Run Club, even if I am not running next to someone, I relish the opportunity to pump folks up as they are crushing their runs.
There’s a kind of sacredness that happens in fellowship. Whether it’s on sharing the pavement or sitting around a table sharing a meal—community has a way of deepening the experience. The early church knew this well. These verses in give us a snapshot of a shared life. They didn’t compartmentalize their faith into weekly gatherings—they lived it out daily, in homes and in public, through praise, generosity, and joy.
We often think about Lent as a time of solitude and introspection. And while personal reflection is vital, this season can also be an invitation to celebrate the journey with others. Whether you’re fasting, praying, or moving your body more intentionally, you don’t have to do it alone. In fact, some of the most powerful transformation happens when we walk (or run) alongside someone else.
In running, the presence of other people can change everything. The pace feels smoother. The distance seems shorter. The encouragement—spoken or silent—makes all the difference. The same is true in our faith. Celebrating the journey with others doesn’t always look like a party; sometimes it looks like a check-in text, a shared silence, or simply showing up. But it creates space for the Spirit to move.
As you move through Lent, take stock of who’s in your community—who cheers you on, who listens, who breaks bread with you. And consider how you might deepen those connections as part of your spiritual discipline.
Who are the people you’re journeying with in this season, and how might you celebrate or honor that shared path more intentionally?
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