Sermon

The service I went this Sunday was very inspiring for me. I was struggling spiritually for quite awhile. I don't know if I can carry on anymore. More I think about it, more I felt suffocated from everything. I even talked to my pastor about it. I told him I don't know how much longer I could hold on without quitting. But this weekend service really touched me. The worship team in the Kelowna church consisted of people of different ages. There is an old man playing violin and some young adults playing guitar. Even a little kid playing guitar among them. They reminded me though we are all different, we all have one purpose: to serve God. It doesn't matter if we have different opinion or personality. We are all here to serve God. Our focus should be on Him. I lost my focus on people and got myself very frustrated. Seeing the worship team worked together helped me refocus. The sermon talked about brotherly love. They showed a video on how a dad and his son worked together on running marathon and triathlon. The son was a handicapped and he can't move by himself. The dad was never a runner. But together, they accomplish a lot. At the end of the sermon, we sang "Lean on Me". I couldn't help that my tear started coming out. I remembered my friends were always there when I need them. It was God's grace to put them in my life. I can't help but only be thankful for everything He did for me. After this trip, may be I could go on longer.


Bill Withers - Lean on Me Lyrics

Sometimes in our lives we all have pain
We all have sorrow
But if we are wise
We know that there's always tomorrow

Lean on me, when you're not strong
And I'll be your friend
I'll help you carry on
For it won't be long
'Til I'm gonna need
Somebody to lean on

Please swallow your pride
If I have things you need to borrow
For no one can fill those of your needs
That you don't let show

Lean on me, when you're not strong
And I'll be your friend
I'll help you carry on
For it won't be long
'Til I'm gonna need
Somebody to lean on

If there is a load you have to bear
That you can't carry
I'm right up the road
I'll share your load
If you just call me

So just call on me brother, when you need a hand
We all need somebody to lean on
I just might have a problem that you'd understand
We all need somebody to lean on

Lean on me when you're not strong
And I'll be your friend
I'll help you carry on
For it won't be long
Till I'm gonna need
Somebody to lean on