I walked up the path as I had so many years before and stood frozen for what seemed like an eternity. Where the sign had once hung proudly announcing that this was where High Street Christian Academy was housed now stood two poles; bare poles that no longer had a purpose. Please wait! I am not ready. I need to catch my breath. You see, I had to double as teacher and principal, had four strokes, lost my ability to drive and then lost my vehicle, and at the very first board meeting that I had been able to attend since my strokes, I witnessed in horror as the board voted to close the school: my ministry for the past 30 years — and now the sign is DOWN! I protest this change!
After all, I am in ministry. I have dedicated myself to serving you, Lord. I have given of myself and done all I know to do to make this ministry work and prosper. The staff has made so many sacrifices and is totally invested in the success of the school. I don’t like these changes to my life; no, not one little bit!
I know that the enemy had planned that these changes would have destroyed me. My physical life, my spiritual growth, my emotional well-being were all hanging in the balance. But the Lord gave His word and the saints rallied around me until I had a break through. No weapon formed against me shall prosper!
So yes, the sign is really down but I am still standing!
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