I just wanted to make a short post about the disabled ministry. I know I talk them about them a lot but they have become an important part of my life and volunteering in this group has been a life changing experience for me. When I feeling down and worthless; I think of the fact that I making a difference in this world; simply by being kind and giving my time and heart to this group. I also am happy to meet fellow Christians who have Jesus in their lives who are kind and understanding and most importantly they don’t seem judgmental; they have welcomed with open arms when I felt so unwelcome in many other places.
Today my stomach was bothering me and I was volunteering but I decided to go home but I did help set up for this lunch that we serve for the community. While I was helping with the lunch; one of the young adults walked up to me and handed me a piece of paper and said “I colored this for you”. It was a very sweet gesture and I was touched that she gave me that; it means that I am having an impact on them; that I mean something to the group. It may seem small to someone else but to me it’s a big deal to me. I mean, only do I impact them but they impact me as well. I feel God is giving me a purpose and I am grateful and blessed every time I am around them. The world is a cold place and not everyone is nice but I always feel needed when I am the ministry; that is important to me. That’s all I have to say. I will end by saying the only way to help ourselves to help others. Find a way in your community to serve others and you’ll see how much your life will change for the better. Take care, friends
Dave
That’s really cool brother! I pray you feel better too. God bless!
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Thank you so much. I have stomach issues so its a part of my life sadly but it was nice to be there part of the day
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I feel blessed when I connect with people like you 😇
All my Life I’ve learnt just keep doing good to others without any greed and without expecting anything in return 🙌
Be a Giver.
Life becomes lighter to live ❤
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Thank you; I try to be kind. My blog is positive and it use to encourage people. Thanks for stopping by my blog, friend
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It feels nice knowing that you make a difference.
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Truely a blessing
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Need more people like you 😇 thanks
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Thank you, friend
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Have you read Henry Nouwen’s writings about living in L’Arche? I just read you for the first time and don’t know if you have written about his earlier in your blog.
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I have not read it. Whats it about?
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Nouwen was a Christian theologian who taught at Harvard and left to live at L”Arche, a community in Toronto for the mentally disabled. Very moving.
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I should find out more about him
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Absolutely. Wonderfully honest man.
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I love your heart and your wisdom here!! And helping others, especially the disabled, is very close to MY heart. Thank you!
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Thank you. They totally make my day; they are amazing
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I appreciate your thoughtful mind. Only few people have the calling to serve others. I was raised in a Christian family. I didn’t realize how important faith was until I faced depression and anxiety few years ago. I still go through it some day’s, but I feel a lot better reading the word of the God every morning I wake up. What made feel even better when I decided to set a better purpose in life. I started making small changes in myself like fixing my attitude, having more gratitude towards family and friends. Mostly, it was helping out community of local immigrants and refugees.
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I don’t where I’d be without my faith in God
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