Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes!
I spent some time earlier today talking to a lady that had visited Second Chance Church a few weeks ago. Her story both saddened me and challenged me. Her husband is in the Army and was serving in Iraq when his Humvee was hit by an explosive device. He was lucky to survive but incurred some head trauma. He is at Ft Bragg in NC while “transitioning” through the recovery period from his wounds.
The day that this lady visited SCC, that was the picture in her life. Certainly challenging to say the least, but working through the difficulties. But within the last two weeks, she has received notice that he is seeking a separation. WOW! Didn’t see that one coming. She was just trying to do the best she could to manage two kids in a place that’s not home while her husband recovers from war wounds 800 miles away. But throw in a potential end to the marriage and the whole picture changes. Just that quick!
It struck me how often people around us tell us that everything is fine or at least manageable. And we just sort of accept that and go about our own thing… or maybe that’s just me. But who knows when a life-changing curve ball gets thrown in someone else’s life? It can come at any minute of any hour of any day. And often they will never see it coming.
I’m challenged that we have to consistently be connecting with people…encouraging them… questioning to see if things are OK. Without that, we will miss incredible opportunities to share Jesus… and even more importanty - to BE Jesus to someone who needs it. That’s our constant challenge isn’t it?























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