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What Can We Bring

Annette

Entry posted by Annette in Thoughts and Reflection

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In more recent years, when invited to a friends house for a meal, we often ask what we can bring to add.

Just like that, in life, we choose so much of what we bring. Be it in the literal sense or even our attitude. 

Working in a school means that ttomorrow between all the kids who are complaining to be back, there may be many kids who are looking forward to being back in class, in a safe environment and in a place where there is routine.

As much as it is hard getting back into routine after a break, if there is something we can bring and offer to each person we interact with, that is joy.

I could go on about bringing.  What comes to mind when you think of it?

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I can't help but notice the lack of comments after 4-5 days . . . I suspect that not alot of people go to the Blog sections of Worthy . . . I know that I don't normally . . . unless the General forum seems somewhat un-interesting . . . I need to start coming here first, then look at other forums too . . . 

The whole topic of 'what can I bring' or, contribute, is foreign to many Christians. Many are 'takers' and not 'givers', and as such they tend to complain, murmur, and argue about what others (churches and assemblies) do. I have observed this behavior over the last 40 years as an Christian, and until the Lord corrected me about it, I even joined in that kind of bad behavior. So . . . don't be surprised IF not alot of people don't chime in on your topic . . . its just (regretfully) the way believers are today.

I still have to guard myself against that kind of behavior as it is easy to fall into. . . . 

Regarding your subject at hand, I can share two events in my life that was painful . . . the deaths of 2 of my daughters.

The first one (Mary Beth) was 2 weeks old, contracted an virus, and in a matter of a few hours was gone. Devastating to my wife and I, and we were new Christians, so our church body surrounded us with love and support.

My second daughter (Rebekah) was a young 26 year old beautiful young woman, who had 3 little children, who are now young adults, and my church no longer supported us or Bill her husband. We were 'on our own' so to speak . . . in fact brothers and sisters avoided us, which is somewhat a natural reaction as people don't know what to say to do for those who are grieving. Still . . . it was an 'living hell' for us going through that kind of trauma without any help from those around us. One lady said one Sunday to my wife that we 'just need to get over it', and walked away with an disgusted look on her face. I pray that she is not held accountable for that . . . we forgive her . . . 

Your blog asked 'What can we bring', and so I have one answer based on my experiences with tragedy which is simply this;

Sometimes, what is needed is our presence and tender comforting words, like . . . I love you so much . . . or . . . Jesus will bring you through this . . . He has not abandoned you . . . and won't forsake you . . . 

I said all that so I can say that some things we can bring is our presence, or some encouragement, or comforting words reminding us that our Master is with us and won't forsake us . . . . 

It is a simple thing to do, but, Soooooo needed at times.

Fast forward 40 years . . . my wife and I are healed and delivered from the majority of the hurt regarding those life events, and God has used us over the years to help others by being there, and providing comfort and encouragement.

Hope this helps somebody who might stumble on your blog . . . 

Grace and Peace . . . Ray . . . 

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