Lewis

" 'If England was what England seems
Ow quick we'd drop'er. But she ain't'
Love never spoke that way. It is like loving your children
only 'if they're good,' your wife only while she keeps her
looks, your husband only so long as he is famous and
successful. 'No Man,' said one of the Greeks, 'loves his city
because it is great, but because it is his." ~CS Lewis ("The Four Loves" pg. 28)

CS lewis was talking about patrotism and ones love of his country, but you can make a parallel with how we view our church, family, teams, and classrooms. Too many people forsake their church because it is not known enough, doesn't have enough members, the preacher isn't edgy enough. Do we think about that we should love her (the church) for her faults and good qualities? Even fans of a certain team love their team even when they lose. I am not saying that you shouldn't question or challenge and problem you see in your church. But what I am saying is that complaining never solves anything only a willingness to roll up your sleves and do something about it. I wonder how our worship and fellowship would change when we love our church because it is our church?