Our Sunday school class has me thinking about what it means to be a church. Or I suppose, whether you are in a church or not, what it means to be a community. We have been so thankful for the many friends who desire and insist on helping us. Yet there are times when I am left feeling quite shameful for accepting the help. Perhaps it is my own pride and my own desire to not put any pressure on others or have them work harder on my account. I think it also has to do with other people’s idea of how I should be responding to this situation. Everyone deals differently with crisis situations. Everyone’s needs are a little different. I know that we couldn’t do this without their help. And should a good friend of mine be in the same situation, I would not only desire to help, but I would feel hurt by their rejection of it. What is the church if we can’t help each other in a time of need? We are to rally around each other (no matter what smaller church/community you “belong” to) and uphold the body with our various gifts. It’s how we bless one another and receive blessing in return. It’s been said “We are the hands and feet of Jesus.” It’s how we love each other. And we have been so blessed.
Thank everyone for all the love and support you have given our family and you all have special spots in our hearts.
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