Another day, praise God it's Sunday! Oh, my favorite day of the week has arrived. It has been a challenging week; I am wearied with trying to remember people, places and events as I connect back to people on social media. It was such a blessing to go to church today where things are familiar and comforting.
Today, the Pastor preached again on Psalm 23. Today's focus was on the first part of verse 6: "Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life." The Pastor told a story of a disabled boy and how this boy's physical challenges brought out the best in other people. Children would be kinder to the boy than other classmates. Adults would offer assistance to the boy to help him get to where he needed to go. The boy's father reflected that wherever this boy went, the goodness in people came out. Goodness followed this boy all the days of his life.
I was deeply moved by this story. I had never thought about how people's kindnesses are displayed, brought out to full brightness when I use my wheelchair or electric scooter. Many times at stores, I am offered assistance above and beyond other folks. At Walmart, I was in the self check-out area. An associate came to my register, scanned, bagged and took my payment from me. She did everything, allowing me to enjoy this wonderful luxury of her kindness. I have never thought about a medical condition as bringing out the best in other people. What a comfort to know God can use anything, even a chronic medical condition, to allow others to be their best self. Another beautiful example of God's love.
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