Some things you see, you cannot “unsee!” Those moments when you say something to the sort of, “Oh my eyes! They are bleeding!” Those moments! Have you ever had that happen?

I have had quite a few of those moments in my church and ministry life, but the one I am sharing takes the cake on anything I have ever witnessed!

If you are easily offended, you may want to skip this one. I have even debated sharing, but two of my very good friends/mentors have encouraged me to share. So, you can blame Phylis Toney and Brenda Phillips for this one! 

To this day, when I think about it, I laugh so much! So, let’s just laugh together!

SO MY CHURCH (BRAT) STORY begins:

Growing up, we traveled for revival meetings in many different places and venues. This particular “sighting” took place in Maryland. 

The hall was reasonably large. I remember the stage was high. The bathrooms, for whatever reason, were on each side of the stage. The Women’s bathrooms were on the right, and Men’s were on the left. So everyone using them had to go up to the front past the platform to use them.

Being on stage, I saw everything! People would just come and go all through the service. Kids crying and parents taking them to the bathroom. Babies fussing, so they took them to the bathroom to change their diapers. So I was surprised when I noticed something so funny I busted out laughing.

I was singing front and center on this very high stage. Suddenly I saw a large woman “run” to the bathroom. I just kept singing until…

This lady comes out of the bathroom with her praise on! She was worshipping and began running the side aisle with her skirt hiked up, but wait, that wasn’t all! I looked (yes, I am still singing/laughing but somewhat composed), and she had toilet paper not stuck on her shoe; no, she had it tucked in her skirt, and the WHOLE ROLL was coming out of the bathroom with her! I lost my mind!

Thankfully she had a friend come to her rescue. This friend discreetly pulled the toilet paper off and put her skirt in its rightful place! This was a sight to see!!! 

Now, at this point, I cannot even pretend to sing. I looked away and just cackled. Thankfully I had moved to the side of the stage while the musicians kept playing to regain my composure. Someone in the audience saw me and thought that the “spirit” had “come upon me,” and they came running on the stage to “pray over me!” Which made me laugh even more. I could not catch my breath and laughed hard; this was the last straw! I had to get off the stage.

I left the platform, and guess where I went – yep, to the bathroom! 

WHAT’S ON MY MIND? GLAD YOU ASKED

Before you judge me too harshly, you had to be there to see it with your own eyes! I am easily amused anyway, so this was a no-brainer for me to find it funny!

We all have those moments when we are the lady coming out of the bathroom. Thinking we have it all together and proceed as if nothing is wrong. We do not even notice that we are in a situation that exposes us and suddenly we are exposed for the world to see, but we keep walking as if nothing is wrong. We are in a false state of security. We are vulnerable and do not realize it until someone has the love to kindly help us by letting us know we are exposed and we need to fix some things in our lives. But, you know what? We still have to keep praising! We still have to keep going and let a friend, mentor, or someone we trust help us through the tough times. 

Galatians 6:2 Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.

What is a true friend? I found this and thought it would be a good time to share this.

A true friend shows love, no matter what (Proverbs 17:17).
A true friend gives heartfelt advice, bringing joy to the heart (Proverbs 27:9).
A true friend rebukes when necessary, but the correction is done in love (Proverbs 27:5–6).
A true friend influences, enlivens, and sharpens (Proverbs 27:17).
A true friend avoids gossip (Proverbs 16:28).
A true friend forgives and does not hold grudges (Proverbs 17:9).
A true friend is loyal (Proverbs 18:24).
A true friend helps in time of need (Ecclesiastes 4:9–12).

Have you ever been vulnerable and had a friend come to your rescue?

Psalm 34:1-4 (NIV) I will extol the Lord at all times; his praise will always be on my lips.
I will glory in the Lord; let the afflicted hear and rejoice; Glorify the Lord with me let us exalt his name together.I sought the Lord, and he answered me; he delivered me from all my fears.

As we get ready to pray, listen, and worship. Get alone and bask in the Goodness of the Lord. Ask Him to show you your vulnerabilities and send someone that will be a Godly friend that you can trust to have your back and protect you.  Know that regardless of where we are in live, Jesus is still worthy! He deserves our heart and the best part of us! RAISE A HALLELUJAH!

PRAY THIS WITH ME TODAY (in your own words)

Lord,

Help me to be vulnerable with you. Let you in every part of my life. I ask that You send people in my life I can trust. People that love You. People that will pray over me. Help me to listen to those that are put in my life to trust when my faith is weak.

I want to hear You when you speak. I want to know when You are near. I want to praise you in the middle of the storm and not just when things are good.

I love You with my whole heart. I trust you with my life. I want You near.

In Jesus Name

Amen