Stamina: Help from Others

Have you ever been to a funeral? As Pastor Larry’s young son said many years ago, “a funeral is where people show love to you.” Their presence and their love provides strength and support for the grieving family members to persevere through their time of grief and bereavement. Their comfort helps the family make it through.

The church community is a place where we are to give help to one another. We are to come alongside those who are hurting, struggling, or going through hardship. Our presence and love provides stamina for them to press on and not give up. The church community is a place where we can receive help from others.

Having been in the church community for all my life, I know she (the Church) is not perfect. I know that she sometimes ‘drops the ball’ and doesn’t always reach out to those who are hurting in the way she should. I also know that some people have a hard time asking for help. Perhaps we’re embarrassed about a situation, or feel guilty or ashamed for some reason. Or maybe we just don’t want to burden someone else with our problems.

God’s plan is for the Church community to be a place where people show love to you. We have been called by God for this purpose. Please look around you and see who God has placed nearby that you can help. And if you need help, please, please, don’t hesitate to speak up and ask.

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