This past Sunday I was touched by a frail elderly woman in a wheel chair. Our church has a worship service for a local nursing home. We sing some hymns, tells a few stories, give a short sermon, and pray for the people. We had extra work of a dinner on Saturday night, and I was very exhausted as we went into the nursing home service.
I was helping with the music, as our song leader led the music. I have to be honest that in my exhaustion I was thinking of about a hundred other things that I would rather have been doing. Then, as we began to sing "Because He Lives", one lady who hadn't moved since we arrived, began to clap her hands. Her clapping was not in beat, but it was with joy, as her somber face turned to joy. I was so touched that it gave me energy into the evening.
I am reminded that we may feel like we are weary in our ministry. We may put out the extra effort, and wonder if it makes any difference to anyone. We can know that no matter what we are doing for the kingdom is important, no matter how small. We may only touch one life with blessing or God's grace, but every soul is important to God.
If you are struggling today or feel that what you do for God doesn't matter, keep doing the good you can. You are making a difference. You may not see it right at this moment, but somewhere there may be someone clapping along unnoticed by everyone else, because you were faithful to do what you knew you should.
- Keep on the journey,
Daniel Shipton
Encouraging pastor's and church leaders in average American churches in their mission for Jesus Christ.
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