My name is Sharon Jensen. I was about to lose the lease to the preschool I had been running for 28 years. It was the only source of income for my family as my husband was facing health complications that left him unable to work. On the verge of a nervous breakdown, I found myself at the end of my rope unwilling to just let go. That was when I remembered a postcard that had been sent to me in the mail about Eastside that I disregarded. I found myself needing help and discovered that Eastside was there to give that to me.
I nervously attended Eastside for the first time and was warmly greeted by the parking attendant who directed me to the entrance. At the door, a woman with a bright smile approached me and asked if I was Sharon. I was taken aback because I did not remember introducing myself to the parking attendant or to the woman. Her name was Jo and she welcomed me to Eastside and made me comfortable. At the end of church service, she waited for me at Guest Central and there, I shared my story to her. Talking to her gave me peace and her kindness comforted my spirit. We prayed over the loss of the lease on the preschool and for my husband’s health and placed it into Gods hands. The once uncontrollable circumstances I was facing started falling into the right place soon after.
With less than 2 months before we were forced to close the preschool, I was able to meet with the property developer of the building I was leasing and found out he also attended Eastside. He graciously and quickly found another property for me to move my preschool and made the transition smooth.
I continued to care for my husband who was facing complications from his knee replacement. After several surgeries, the doctors could not determine the root cause of the complications. After much prayer, I was able to get a hold of a specialist who was able to take my husband’s case. He discovered an infection and performed surgery and within 6 months, my husband was able to recover.
Having the preschool to run and my husband to care for, I had been putting aside my own health. One day, my co-worker noticed I was walking differently and insisted I went to the doctors who ran an MRI test on my back and neck, only to discover I had a ruptured disk pinching my nerve and four vertebrae that had cut through the sheath that protected my spinal cord. If untreated I could have became paralyzed. I had surgery immediately and fully recovered within 3 months of the medical procedure.
God was using people around me to reveal Himself to me and answer my prayers. I have learned through these miracles that God is with me. And, whether He is by my side or carrying me, I will put my trust in Him.
Through faith, Sharon obeyed God’s words and found that He fulfilled His promises. She discovered that she could not face this situation alone and found support at Eastside.
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” – Philippians 4: 6-7
Are you currently experiencing a difficult situation that you need to apply these words to? Here at Eastside Christian Church, we are happy to help, visit us during one of our services or fill out a prayer request form at https://eastside.com/prayer/#worship