The Cramped Kitchen
Hi, I’m Joni Eareckson Tada. And when I went to live with my sister Jay on the farm after my accident, I loved helping her make dinner. Now, I could not use my hands; I could not hold a mixer, and Jay’s kitchen was so narrow, I couldn’t even get near the stove. But Jay made every effort to draw me close and include me. She’d walk over to me with a bowl of mashed potatoes, and ask, “Joni, do you think these are creamy enough? Shall I add more milk?” I knew Jay did not need my advice. But still, she wanted to include me and make me a part of things. My sister’s a great example of Romans 15 where it says, “Now we who are strong ought to bear the weaknesses of those without strength and not just please ourselves.” Do you know someone who’s weak and needs help? Include that person; reach out; make them feel a part of things. And you’ll be living out Romans 15, just like my wonderful sister Jay.
© Joni and Friends
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