Transforming Obstacles into Opportunities within the Church

Overcoming obstacles may seem like a daunting task, especially when you live with a disability. But, what if it's your calling to serve God, and you don't know how or where to start? This episode is about just that – exploring the ways you can turn your challenges into your strengths and serve in your own unique way, regardless of societal stereotypes. You are not alone in this. Hear personal stories of resilience and determination, learn about the power of a supportive community, and discover how you can rise above negativity.

In the digital era, online church communities are becoming an increasingly important resource. This episode takes you on a journey through these virtual spaces, highlighting their potential and showcasing how they can become a sanctuary for you. Get insights of an online church and learn the value of staying open-minded and receptive. And remember, it's okay not to resonate with everything, what matters most is finding a space where you can be truly yourself. Although this episode concludes our series, we promise more intriguing conversations in the future, including an exciting guest next month. 

Transcript

Speaker 1: 0:01

We've done everything you've asked. Everything's going according to plan. We want county, and the backpack has never been stronger. So tell us, governor, what else can we do for you? I got it from here. Welcome back to another episode of the best way you can lay dogs.

Speaker 1: 0:55

Today I'm going to talk to you about what are you doing if you have a disability but want to be used by God. The first question is how do we overcome obstacles that we face? Now? I believe in community and people in the church, and it's sad to say that it is hard to find people these days. Tell us how I know.

Speaker 1: 1:23

For me, I let God place people in my life that didn't help me out at various times. I didn't accomplish like a script or read in Bible, but not only that. I would share my own life story with other people. I'm making my disability part of that. I'm making it where it's not negative or down upon like society likes to do, but let people up and, mainly, show people that you can do this too. What I would focus on most is sharing Jesus, like Bible says.

Speaker 1: 2:23

My next point is finding church online that you can attend, whether it's the local church or some big church. It's a better comedy. It is really a fine community, even though it might be virtual. It might be in person, you might get to know people on the world, but if you put yourself out there, you'll realize. If you don't have a disability or not, you will find that you struggle with the same thing as other people struggle with that obstacle too. Put myself in this kind of example. I go to the other recent church. Yes, I attend their online campus called EFAM, even though I don't always agree with what pastors even says. But it makes me think and it makes me have a community to build around and I have a bunch of believers that couldn't hear my struggles and hear my thoughts and the message. And if I don't agree with something, I'm lucky to be in a good bed. Thank you for who I am. I don't should go to anything. The best reason for the best I can give you is to put yourself out there and be yourself and find the community that works for you.

Speaker 1: 4:17

I'm missing elevation before, but elevation is a really good disability community and, like I said, you can join online. I'm proud of these two nouns, but I'm a equal, greater elevation myself. So even though, like I said before, I don't always agree with what the student party just has, or any of it Some of the guest speakers, for that matter. I want to encourage you to find the community, whether that's your local community or find it all on campus. And you know community is one of the main challenges For us with disabilities. I know I love finding local churches. I've been at places in Makiol, chester, south Carolina, a couple online places before elevation and I know I have something that can be.

Speaker 1: 5:30

Sometimes you meet great people but that's not the right fit for you because then I have the right things at the right accommodations. So if you go or sometimes you're left out on the bank manner, like I was when I was a kid I was put in a corner and they didn't really teach me anything in children's charts, I will say you know, finding the right church for you is tough, but not the focus on church. Focus on what God came for, which is to get the good news at the gospel. Find your community, whether it's as a couple, friends, one or two people, and just don't be scared to try one thing and give up. You've got to try over and over and over again to find the right fit for you If you give up. You're living the devil when you're not reaching your full potential, like God wants you to be.

Speaker 1: 6:48

And what I really enjoyed about this series is showing you what the bubble truly says. I know I didn't add a lot because I wanted to try to keep it as real thicker, and the fact that I speak for themselves. I know this series has been short, but next month I have it. I guest on the podcast and I'm very excited about it. Thank you for joining this short series and I hope you enjoyed these episodes, and I will see you next month with a special guest. Thank you for this. You can email me at b-a-r-e-t-s dot. S-w-a-g-y-l-i-f-e. At g-m-o-n-i-c-a-l-i-f-e.