We closed our doors yesterday at The Way Middleton. The next time we open them we will be Christian Faith Center (CFC) -Middleton. Between the closing and re-opening, the building will be modernized, outbuildings will be plumbed, the grounds will be updated.
When we reopen, Pastor Laura will not need to support herself with a second job but will be fulltime staff at CFC.
I honestly did not know what my emotions would be closing those doors (symbolically). I figured going in that I would have a wide range of emotions, from sadness to excitement, perhaps even a bit of regret that I did not do things differently.
As it turned out, the one emotion I did not expect was the one that almost overwhelmed me yesterday afternoon – gratitude.
I felt such gratitude and thanksgiving that I had the privilege of being The Way’s pastor for a little over a decade. The line from the song, “Why Me?” kept running through my mind.
“Tell me, Lord, What did I ever do That was worth lovin’ you For the kindness you’ve shown”
God never told me “Why me?” Just like He never explains “Why me?” every time I think about being His child.
I always remember what I was before Christ Jesus came into my life. I always know what I would be without God’s grace.
“Why me?” I don’t know. I just know I am so grateful to be able to ask Him that question.