Unrush sharing in a safe place.

Yesterday was the second time that we did "cell" in an unprogramatic way. WE had it over tea right into dinner time. I just trusted the Spirit of God to use our availability for each other to work His truth and grace in our midst. I think we had a "community" beiong formed where we find it a safe place to speak quite honestly about ourselves and to one another. A primary essense of community, I think, is the ability to communicate - which has important elements of trust, listening, affirming, gentle correcting, interpreting and pointing [ directing - i.e. what can we do from here ]. As we begin to share our personal story and listen to others, we begin to see how God can weave our stories together to form His story in us and through us - I begin to experience authenticity in our vulnerability, transformation through our information [ our story and His Truth ] and we also hear God sharing His Intentions for us and through us. WE felt hopeful about each of our situations as we find God shining His light through our interaction. I was personally blessed and strengthened. It was 6 hours of unrushed sharing of food and heart.
I know some of us cannot afford 6 hours, but so start with 6 minutes, 60 minutes etc...but put your heart into the time together.