Some People Say Churches Are A Crutch

Well, I would have to agree with 'these people'. Why is having a crutch a bad thing? Who decided, in their demented mind, a crutch was really a bad thing?

Those who say a crutch is a bad thing have obviously never been injured and needed a crutch for support. When I was younger, like in grade school, I used to play on my schools monkey bars at recess. During these recess breaks, I would sometimes fall to the ground and fracture my leg or arm. Sure it hurt, but in order for me to walk, guess what I needed to stand with: A CRUTCH!

That is right, a crutch can be used for injuries, physical or emotional.

When you are in need of help, of any kind, and you are not a follower of Christ, I just wonder, who do you turn to in time of need? Even if you have a loving family who, if they lived close to you, would help and support you in anyway, don't you think they are a crutch in your time of need? I mean, you are leaning on them, right?

Okay, okay, so now, let's say you have no family at all, who do you turn to for help and support? You mean you have no one to give you love and support? Why? Could it be because you are the open minded kind who believe a church is a 'crutch'?

Last time I checked, and it was today, my church, is my crutch. I stand strong on my church, my friends and pastor in my church. With my family not living close to me, my church is the only family I have to stand on.

As of right now, I needed help from my church again, like I did when my twins were five months old and I was incapacitated. All I have to do is ask for help, of any kind and they are there for me. You see, before I left the workforce, where I had a regular paycheck, I was able to help my friends in my church when they needed, whatever, emotional or financial help. I was their crutch and I never gave it a second thought. Now, all my love and support is coming back to me, full circle. That is a blessing and only something God can do. No man can outdo God.

Giving is the most important thing any human being can do. And it is best done without wanting acknowledgment, from anyone.

In conclusion, maybe it is time to rethink this "crutch" thing because last time I checked, a crutch is a pretty darn good thing to stand on for support.