You Gotta Show Up.

I want to take you back to the days when I was serving on my church team. I had just finished closing the sermon with my worship team and stepped off stage. A woman I had known for years walked toward me, looking downcast, her eyes sad. As I went to walk past her, I casually said, "Hey, how are you?" She responded with, "I’m not doing too good right now." I paused, placed my hand on her arm, and said, "I’m so sorry to hear that. I’ll be sure to pray for you." Then, I let go and started walking away.

I wasn’t ready for the sudden hit of conviction as the Holy Spirit turned me around and walked me right back to this beautiful woman. I wrapped her in a hug and asked if she would sit down with me for a moment. I told her I would grab us both a coffee and be right back. When I returned, I asked her to talk to me, to tell me what was going on. And she did. For over an hour, we sat in those seats—she talked, I listened. We cried, we prayed, and I made her a promise: "I’m going to pray for you this whole month, every single day. I’ll send you any scriptures God gives me, and I’ll check in on you once a week, whether it’s a phone call or a coffee date."

When I walked away that day and drove home, I felt so ashamed of my initial behavior. Ever since that day, I can’t tell you how many people have done the same to me when I’ve needed true understanding, or I’ve watched others do it. And I’m not proud to say it, but there were many times I didn’t pray for others even when I said I would! So, if I didn’t, how many others don’t either?

I’m happy to say that this woman is a warrior, and she got through—not only for herself but she is an absolute light for Jesus in this world. But that day…well, it changed everything for me. It changed what it means to be brothers and sisters in Christ. It changed how I respond to people and brought out the love, care, and compassion Christ is asking us to show. It showed me there are gaps we need to be filling in those spaces. It made me very aware of working every day and checking myself on how the fruits of the Spirit are reflected in my life and walk.

Am I showing love? Am I showing patience? Am I showing kindness? Am I accepting peace? And in the areas I think I need to work on, I ask God to reveal the places where I need to grow.

You see, it's not just about being present in someone’s life; it's about being truly present—mind, body, and soul. It's about asking yourself, "Am I really reflecting Christ in my actions? In my words? In my heart?"

Friends, I’m calling you all to reach out this month. Be the support we need to see in the church, in our homes, in our circles. Don’t just say you’ll pray—stop and pray right there. Don’t just say you’ll listen—sit down and really listen. Don’t just offer words—offer your time, your presence, your heart.

We are called to bear one another's burdens (Galatians 6:2), to love deeply and to show up when it matters most. Let’s be that kind of friend, that kind of brother or sister in Christ who truly shows up for people. Because precious ones… Jesus is watching.

Love,

Sarah x

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