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Sunday, June 3, 2007
The one who sits alone who is not part of the in crowd abused in childhood sorrowful from multiple bereavements single childless without a husband the one everything whispers about who folks think is weired who after years of pain in the world find myself in church being stumbled, hindered, gossiped about who after being so low the Lord raised up, but back in school and about to embark on a PhD with a voice am told is an annointed gift from God the black sheep of the family the lonely woman who feared to trust people in the world who experiences the same lack of trust in church searching the scriptures to find why am i here what is my purpose and why so much pain dissolusioned with Christianity for all i see around is not what Jesus speaks of in the Bible the snide remarks the negative comments 'why is a beautiful woman like you single' Stumbled, hindered and alone thoughts of suicide do i fit into the in crowd or the christian club? no can i approach or speak to my pastor? do i feel as if i can? no but the bible says do not forsake the gathering of bretherin attending church makes me depressed still holding on, focussing on the prize in a world and a church that seems to persecute and hate what have i done to deserve this Lord? Please remember me in your prayers, A.
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You will be very much in my prayers sweet one. Please know that God loves you, and cares for you so much.Run to Him, He is waiting with arms open wide.
Lord, I pray for this sister. She is in desperate need of some love. God, I know what it's like to feel that "square-peg-in-a-round-hole" feeling - being the only couple at our church that doesn't have children and working in youth ministry. I know what it's like being talked about behind your back. I know what it feels like to have people give you "the look" because you don't fit with what they classify as "right" - all by people who claim to love You. So, right now, I ask You, Lord, if You'll just wrap her up real good in Your great big arms and "love on her real good".
Now, Lord, I thank you that you love us just as we are. No frills, no extras, no "list-of-stuff-we-must-take-care-of-before-coming-to-you" - it's just us (and our stuff) bowing before an Almighty Sovereign God pleading for mercy and love. And You are Faithful to give "exceedingly, abundantly, above all we could ask or think according to the Power that works in us". To He that sits on the Throne be glory, power, dominion, and all praise forever. Amen.
I pray for you that you will search out another church, one that will accept you for who you are. I found it so can you. I am accepted at my church and I am loved.
Stay strong and take your troubles to HIM.
My prayer is that God will help you find a place that is loving and accepting. Isn't it ironic that the place we should feel most loved in is sometimes so judgmental? Sometimes I wonder if it is my own inability to forgive myself that makes me see others as so harsh? I know how you feel and I'm also looking for a place of loving acceptance and support. May God help you feel his love and know that you are not alone.
I am praying for the heartache you must feel. It would be wonderful if people at church supported you in your anquish. But even if they don't, and you decide to worship someplace else, Never, never judge yourself based on how you think they judge. In all of this God has not changed.Lean on His loving heart and arms, and let Him take away your sadness. In the meantime I am praying for your worries to cease.
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