{"id":10814,"date":"2025-03-10T20:31:23","date_gmt":"2025-03-11T01:31:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tjc-chicago.org\/?page_id=10814"},"modified":"2025-03-10T20:32:31","modified_gmt":"2025-03-11T01:32:31","slug":"2025-spring-essc-physicalwellness-2-ia-3","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/tjc-chicago.org\/zh\/2025-spring-essc-physicalwellness-2-ia-3\/","title":{"rendered":"\u8eab\u5fc3\u5065\u5eb7 3"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"10814\" class=\"elementor elementor-10814\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-2916bc5b elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"2916bc5b\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-5c958009\" data-id=\"5c958009\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2ac2fff2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-shortcode\" data-id=\"2ac2fff2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"shortcode.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-shortcode\"><div class=\"trp_language_switcher_shortcode\">\n<div class=\"trp-language-switcher trp-language-switcher-container\" data-no-translation >\n    <div class=\"trp-ls-shortcode-current-language\">\n        <a href=\"#\" class=\"trp-ls-shortcode-disabled-language trp-ls-disabled-language\" title=\"\u7e41\u9ad4\u4e2d\u6587\" onclick=\"event.preventDefault()\">\n\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"trp-flag-image\" src=\"\/wp-content\/plugins\/translatepress-multilingual\/assets\/images\/flags\/zh_TW.png\" width=\"18\" height=\"12\" alt=\"zh_TW\" title=\"\u7e41\u9ad4\u4e2d\u6587\"> \u7e41\u9ad4\u4e2d\u6587\t\t<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"trp-ls-shortcode-language\">\n                <a href=\"#\" class=\"trp-ls-shortcode-disabled-language trp-ls-disabled-language\"  title=\"\u7e41\u9ad4\u4e2d\u6587\" onclick=\"event.preventDefault()\">\n\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"trp-flag-image\" src=\"\/wp-content\/plugins\/translatepress-multilingual\/assets\/images\/flags\/zh_TW.png\" width=\"18\" height=\"12\" alt=\"zh_TW\" title=\"\u7e41\u9ad4\u4e2d\u6587\"> \u7e41\u9ad4\u4e2d\u6587\t\t<\/a>\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/tjc-chicago.org\/zh\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/10814#TRPLINKPROCESSED\" title=\"English\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"trp-flag-image\" src=\"\/wp-content\/plugins\/translatepress-multilingual\/assets\/images\/flags\/en_US.png\" width=\"18\" height=\"12\" alt=\"en_US\" title=\"English\"> English        <\/a>\n\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/tjc-chicago.org\/zh\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/10814#TRPLINKPROCESSED\" title=\"\u7b80\u4f53\u4e2d\u6587\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"trp-flag-image\" src=\"\/wp-content\/plugins\/translatepress-multilingual\/assets\/images\/flags\/zh_CN.png\" width=\"18\" height=\"12\" alt=\"zh_CN\" title=\"\u7b80\u4f53\u4e2d\u6587\"> \u7b80\u4f53\u4e2d\u6587        <\/a>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <script type=\"application\/javascript\">\n        \/\/ need to have the same with set from JS on both divs. Otherwise it can push stuff around in HTML\n        var trp_ls_shortcodes = document.querySelectorAll('.trp_language_switcher_shortcode .trp-language-switcher');\n        if ( trp_ls_shortcodes.length > 0) {\n            \/\/ get the last language switcher added\n            var trp_el = trp_ls_shortcodes[trp_ls_shortcodes.length - 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I received your message about struggling in a new, high-pressure environment and feeling disconnected upon returning home. I sense loneliness might be weighing heavily on you. Loneliness is a common struggle, whether you\u2019re a teenager feeling out of place, a young adult starting a new chapter, or even later in life facing isolation. But in our faith, we have a solution that goes beyond what the world calls friendship.<\/p><p><em>\u201cFor if they fall, one will lift up his companion.<br \/>But woe to him who is alone when he falls,<br \/>For he has no one to help him up.\u201d (Ecclesiastes 4:10)<\/em><\/p><p>Consider Daniel and his three &#8220;companions&#8221; in the Bible. The word &#8220;companion&#8221; here means &#8220;to connect,&#8221; like the tabernacle curtains joined together or the wings of living creatures touching. They weren\u2019t just friends; they were bound by a deep, spiritual unity. Together, they faced trials\u2014refusing the king\u2019s food to stay holy <em>(Daniel 1:8)<\/em>, interpreting dreams under death threats <em>(Daniel 2:14-18)<\/em>, and standing firm in faith amid persecution <em>(Daniel 3:19-25)<\/em>. Their bond wasn\u2019t built on shared hobbies or similar personalities but on their commitment to God. This sets them apart from worldly friendships.<\/p><p>The world defines friendship through common interests, compatibility, or convenience\u2014think classmates or social media followers. These ties can be shallow or temporary. Spiritual companions, though, are different. They\u2019re everyone who worships the same God, shares the same faith, and walks the same heavenly path. They\u2019re your brothers in Christ, connected by something eternal, not fleeting. You might feel no one truly gets you, but maybe you\u2019ve been looking for friends through a worldly lens. Spiritual companions can be anyone in the faith, even if they differ in age or background, because the Holy Spirit bridges those gaps.<\/p><p>Let me tell you about a young man in the military. Stationed far from home, he felt isolated, surrounded by temptation and unable to attend church regularly. He was a stranger in both his new post and back home. When he was fighting alone, God sent help, he found a fellowship group\u2014believers who supported military personnel. They were older, from different walks of life, yet through the Holy Spirit, they connected deeply. They prayed together, shared encouragement, and grew in faith. Soon, he found two other believers in his unit. They started meeting for Bible study and prayer, and that spiritual companionship gave him strength to resist sin and loneliness.<\/p><p>Daniel\u2019s story echoes this. After their early trials, he and his companions were separated\u2014Daniel stayed at court while the others managed distant provinces. They rarely saw each other, yet their bond held firm. Decades later, Daniel wrote about their shared faith, how each stood for God even when apart. Their companionship wasn\u2019t tied to physical presence but to their common purpose and trust in God. The same can be true for you\u2014spiritual companions sustain you across distances through faith and prayer.<\/p><p>So how do you find these spiritual companions? Join a small group, attend Bible studies, or help with activities. Reach out, even to those who seem different from you. Spiritual connection isn\u2019t limited to being face-to-face; the Holy Spirit and prayer link us wherever we are. Online fellowships or faith-based social media groups can help too, though nothing beats in-person bonds when you can manage it. These steps can uncover the spiritual companions waiting to support you.<\/p><p>Dear young man, I urge you to see &#8220;spiritual companions&#8221; as more than friends\u2014they\u2019re your spiritual family, united by the Holy Spirit. They\u2019re there to lift you up and keep loneliness at bay. You\u2019re not as alone as you feel; there are more with you than you might see. Hebrews 12:1 reminds us we\u2019re surrounded by a great cloud of witnesses cheering us on. Embrace this broader view of companionship, and may you find peace, strength, and joy on your journey.<\/p><p>Love,<\/p><p>A Spiritual Companion of You<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>We warmly welcome you to our upcoming Spring 2025 Evangelical Service and Spiritual Convocation (ESSC). You can also join us for the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/tjc-chicago.org\/service\/live-sabbath-service\/\">Spring 2025 ESSC via online streaming<\/a>.<\/p><p>Please find our church location below:<\/p><p><strong>4N550 Church Road<br \/>Bensenville,\u00a0IL\u00a060106<br \/><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/True+Jesus+Church+Chicago\/@41.945266,-87.9536702,18.39z\/data=!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x880fb39f5fbd433d:0x72d82c41e185bf3e!2s4+S+Church+Rd,+Bensenville,+IL+60106!3b1!8m2!3d41.9448745!4d-87.9534209!3m5!1s0x880fb3a1e4e2dd49:0xd44299b704de1192!8m2!3d41.9453743!4d-87.9533863!16s%2Fg%2F1tdn02z1?hl=en\"><strong>Google Maps<\/strong><\/a><\/p><p>In the meantime, please feel free to join us for our regular Sabbath (Friday evening and Saturday)\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/tjc-chicago.org\/service\/live-sabbath-service\/\">services online<\/a>\u00a0or in-person.<\/p><p>Friday Evening Service:\u00a0 7:50PM \u2013 9:00PM<\/p><p>Saturday Morning Service:\u00a0 10:50AM \u2013 12:00Noon<\/p><p>Saturday Afternoon Service:\u00a0 1:30PM \u2013 2:40PM<\/p><p>Email us at\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:ilovejesus@tjc-chicago.org\">ilovejesus@tjc-chicago.org<\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-1c8fb7dd elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"1c8fb7dd\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-342a6b60\" data-id=\"342a6b60\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7b037ef6 elementor-button-success elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"7b037ef6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/tjc-chicago.org\/2025-spring-essc-physicalwellness-2\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Back to Landing Page<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dear Young Man, It\u2019s been a while since we last connected. 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