Through faith in him we may approach God with freedom and confidence
Ephesians 3:1 Any of my friends or my husband, just any one who is with me at a certain time will be able to partake in a select number of accommodations I may need because of my disability. I mean because of my MS I have access to certain perks or perhaps I should say since I have MS I am certainly able to utilize things out there that will help me out. Praise God, I do have access to certain fun accommodations. For example, when I go to The Taste of Chicago if I want to watch a concert. I would be able to get a front-row seat. Yeah, that is pretty darn awesome! And, thank you God there are perks like that and other things out there that are helpful in making me forget the yucky reality of why I do need those perks. However, if ever given the choice I would definitely trade my MS for normalcy and way better health! Sorry, didn't mean to get off track there I'm just being real.
One particular thing I'm thinking about is Pace Paratransit. For those of you who don't know what that is, that is a service offered to those who are disabled. Once a person will pass the interview and be permitted to utilize this service, for a minimum fee I can call a number then schedule a ride for the next day and if so a ride home from where I was going. Doesn't that sound nice? All I will say is just like any thing it has its ups and downs.
So, if someone is with me when I'm utilizing the service, this none disabled person riding along with me would be called my personal care assistant, PCA.
So, because I'm the one who is disabled I can use the service. And my nondisabled loved one is able to use the service because of my disability. They have complete access.
That reminds me of Jesus Christ. Because of the penalty he paid for us by dying on the cross, because of that I am totally entitled to go to heaven. See, if he never did that I wouldn't be able to go to heaven. Just like my non-disabled friend who was totally able to utilize the service even though one wasn't disabled.
I had another point that just tugged at my heart that I believe God wanted me to share. Ok, I feel and know sometimes I may have a PCA that rides along with me, that may feel, a little embarrassed when taking the service. And, that is totally understandable. For some, being seen riding in this is not something you would want your friends to see you in.
This kinda reminds me of Jesus once again. Yes, he has given us complete and total access to Heaven because of what he did by dying for us. But, similar to those PCA's out there who may feel embarrassed and maybe a bit timid or shy when riding the disability van, I'm thinking there may be some believers in Christ who also may feel a little embarrassed. Do you know what I mean? Again, I have Smart readers. Therefore, I don't think this needs much elaboration. I'm going to end this writing with my encouraging thought for the day. Have a wonderful Sunday!
Encouraging thought for the day
Aren't you glad that you are a friend of God? Why don't you tell everybody about your friend?
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