After having ACL reconstruction about 5 weeks ago...I'm still on crutches and going to physical therapy once a week. I've been told by doctors to take it slow and easy...and that's hard for me to do. I hate not being mobile, not being able to drive, or even help set-up and tear down on Sunday mornings. I have little to no patience with some things...and apparently recovery from a major surgery is one of those things.
This entire process has me thinking about Lifepoint Church. Studies and experts say "take it slow and easy"...they say "stay the course and growth will come." Here's the thing...my expectancy level for what God can do is sky high...which makes being patient difficult for me. When I look back at the last year of Lifepoint's existance...I'm floored! We started with next to nothing financially, only 15 adults & 10 kids...and today we're seeing services with 100-115 people in them...we've even had services with nearly 150 in attendance.
I fully understand that statistically what has happened at Lifepoint is extraordinary...but it just doesn't seem good enough. I love our people and Sundays are my favorite day of the week...and it's a thrill when the building feels packed. However, even with a packed building...I can't help but think about all the people in our communities who aren't in attendance...those who may still be far from God.
Physical recovery and church growth...experts suggest take it "slow and easy"...but slow and easy is hard. For those of you who call Lifepoint your church home...I need your help. I will continue to challenge you to bring in friends, neighbors, classmates, and co-workers. Let's continue to make difference in our communities!
Hope to see you Sunday.
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