We've been in Redding now for a year and a bit and I have to say, we still have yet to find a family of God that we are accepted and loved in. I know everybody goes through the pain of having to find a great church with encouraging people, making friends and joining a community. But I guess this year with all of it's challenges I haven't had as much energy to put myself out there.All of Elijah's surgeons and therapists continue to tell us how important it is to find a church, and a support system. I find that humorous, since it's not exactly a medical neccessity. We really have tried, but I am not super wonderful at standing around and telling strangers that I need prayer and support from them- kind of weird.
When I was in youth group, I was a part of the leadership team (a head-cheese if you will). One year our youth pastor challenged us to show up on Sunday morning and instead of hanging out with our friends, the people most familiar to us, to seek out the kids sitting all alone in the back row. I tried it over the course of the year and ended up making some amazing friendships just from stepping out of my comfort zone and making friends with new people. I wish churches were more like that.
Sometimes it's the people in the back row sitting alone that need the most support.
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That is a good reminder, Erin. It is good to keep trying to reach out to people who may not be racing to the front for prayer. I'm sorry you still don't feel connected.
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