2024, the year of the crooked leg

May, 2024 .   Let me see if I can properly put the day into words.   First,  Tamara painted my crutches for me, since I would be “enjoying ” them for an undetermined amount of time.  Second , I stayed for church .  Normally i would leave after Sunday School and come home to watch church online .  I would get tired,  quickly.  But that day I stayed .  We were singing hymns and worship songs, standing for any length of time  was difficult , so  I decided I would sit ….  That is until I saw Janette Sturgis , standing strong .  I said to myself, Janice , if Ms Janette can stand to worship, then so can you .  

Then.. Pastor John’s  sermon stepped all over my toes.  I can’t repeat the whole sermon memory wise, but he talked about our life being a triumphal procession.   I struggled with this .  My life is a witness , good or bad.  Every step I take, every word I speak, every post I make, it’s a witness.  We are the aroma of Christ to those around us.  Let it out . Do we look like Jesus ?

Ms Janette being in church every week, was such a great witness.   Today I was incredibly thankful for it .   Her presence reminded me that my life is also a witness.
Then followed by Pasfor John‘s sermon .

i struggled a lot during this chapter of my life, trying to figure out how to use it to glorify God And I struggled emotionally, mentally, and physically  .  That day I needed to be in church.  To have my toes stepped on.   Reminding me.

side note :  I would not have come out stronger that day, had I not decided to stay .  To be physically present during the service .  You don’t know what you’re missing when you miss the opportunity to attend , ❤️

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