52 Week Blessing Challenge – Week 11 Going to Church

As the 4th of July holiday edges closer I am reminded of how blessed I am that I can go to church. There are many people around the world who do not have the advantages that we have here in our country. We are so blessed to be able to worship God in freedom and openness. And we have so many churches to choose from.

In our country I do not have to worry about someone turning me in to the government for saying I believe in Jesus. I don’t have to worry about praying in public. And in our country we can worship God without fear of reprisal, which is not true in some other countries.

In recent years the numbers have fallen of those who attend church regularly. I have to say that I am one of those numbers. But I know that caring for our daughter is a ministry, and where else would a minister be on Sunday but ministering to those who need you?

There are things I miss out on when I’m not in church. Communion and community prayer are both important to me. I miss the fellowship also. I receive a Sunday bulletin through currier (thanks Les & Naomi!) and am able to keep up on some things. But sometimes it feels like I’m just not part of my church family because I’m not there enough.

So my plans for this year are to try and make arrangements for Emily’s care so I can be at church more, and take advantage of our freedom to worship. After all, that is why our forefathers came to this country, to give us the freedom to worship God. What a blessing!