So you’ve found a group of Christian roommates to move in with. You now have a potentially wonderful center of support at your home. However, it’s up to you and your new roommates to take advantage of living with fellow Christians. If you don’t actively pursue God together, it will make no difference that you have roommates who are believers. Let’s explore a few ways to really utilize the power of a group of Christians living together.
Firstly, be aware of each other’s prayer concerns. Ask your roommates what their needs are. Make an easily updated list in a common room. Try putting a whiteboard up in the kitchen so that everyone can be kept up to date. And, of course, being aware of your roommates’ needs isn’t enough. You’ve got to actually be praying for them. Spend time everyday saying a prayer for each roommate. And let them know that you’re praying for them, they’ll be sure to remember you as well.
If you want to go a step further, you can have a weekly or even daily group prayer time. It doesn’t have to be formal or anything. Just take two minutes a day to get together and pray for each other...