There’s something unique about being in a room with people who understand what you're going through—because they’ve lived it too.

On Sunday Andy shared his story about when his life was turned upside down in 2016 when his spouse asked for a divorce. He did what many of us might do—tried to fix it, control it, hold it together. When it became clear that the relationship couldn’t be salvaged, his whole life shattered. Career, identity, routines, even how often he could see his kids—it all shifted. He was left staring at what he called “broken glass.”

And at first, he resisted help. Even after finding a divorce support group at a nearby church, he said no. But then a friend—who was also navigating a divorce—invited him to join. Reluctantly, he said yes.

And that “yes” changed everything.

“It was the most impactful thing I’ve ever done,” he shared. “Counseling is great, but there’s nothing like sitting in a circle with people who understand your pain, who will cry with you, laugh with you, journey with you. Nothing replaces it.”

Today, he leads others through the same care group that helped him heal.

Care isn’t always dramatic. Sometimes it’s just showing up.

It’s delivering a meal to someone recovering from surgery. Giving a ride to a doctor's appointment when someone’s in a cast. Sitting silently next to someone in grief. It’s not about having all the answers—it’s about being present.

That’s the heart behind the Ministry of Presence, a training offered to equip people to simply show up with God’s heart. No clever words needed. Just presence. Just love.

Care looks like this.

So, what’s your next step?

You may be in a season where you need to receive. Or you may be ready to give. Maybe both. But no matter where you are, you’re not meant to walk alone.

And remember this: nothing you bring to the altar is wasted. Not your grief. Not your story. Not your healing. Not your gifts.

When you bring it to God, it becomes worship. And it becomes a doorway to life for someone else.

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