I've taken this journey, too. I was talking along with you every sentence of this article.
My healing started when the Lord in a dream told me "Hebrews 9". Had not read that in years. Opened my Bible and found this: Heb 9:14 "How much more, then, will the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered himself unblemished to God, cleanse our consciences from acts that lead to death, so that we may serve the living God!" Powerful.
Sharing your experience is so valuable to me. Thank you!
I asked to be a part of the divorced ministry that we'll be starting in our church next year. You should have seen the pastor's wife's face and heard the dead silence. "You mean you don't what to lead it, right?" she said. As she held her breath. (I was a pastor's/chaplain's wife). I said, "No, I just want to be a part of the ministry." She finally breathed 😔 I can't even talk to the pastor alone without her freaking out! What in the world! I have no interest in her husband 😕 Besides I could be his Mom.
Michelle, that sounds like such an uncomfortable experience, especially when you were simply asking to be part of a ministry. It does raise some concerns about the leadership environment. I just said a quick prayer for wisdom and discernment for you as you navigate this.
This is a message so many of us need to hear. I'm so happy you were able to rebuild your life and find love again. That hasn't happened for me, and I know how difficult it can be for many women, especially when we're raising children. Where do we even find the time? But I've come to believe that sometimes all we can do is trust that God hasn't forgotten us and keep walking faithfully, one day at a time. Thank you for this encouragement.
Some good truth here.
I've taken this journey, too. I was talking along with you every sentence of this article.
My healing started when the Lord in a dream told me "Hebrews 9". Had not read that in years. Opened my Bible and found this: Heb 9:14 "How much more, then, will the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered himself unblemished to God, cleanse our consciences from acts that lead to death, so that we may serve the living God!" Powerful.
Sharing your experience is so valuable to me. Thank you!
-- Hank
Thank you for this response - & for the Hebrews reference - what a promise!
I asked to be a part of the divorced ministry that we'll be starting in our church next year. You should have seen the pastor's wife's face and heard the dead silence. "You mean you don't what to lead it, right?" she said. As she held her breath. (I was a pastor's/chaplain's wife). I said, "No, I just want to be a part of the ministry." She finally breathed 😔 I can't even talk to the pastor alone without her freaking out! What in the world! I have no interest in her husband 😕 Besides I could be his Mom.
Michelle, that sounds like such an uncomfortable experience, especially when you were simply asking to be part of a ministry. It does raise some concerns about the leadership environment. I just said a quick prayer for wisdom and discernment for you as you navigate this.
This is a message so many of us need to hear. I'm so happy you were able to rebuild your life and find love again. That hasn't happened for me, and I know how difficult it can be for many women, especially when we're raising children. Where do we even find the time? But I've come to believe that sometimes all we can do is trust that God hasn't forgotten us and keep walking faithfully, one day at a time. Thank you for this encouragement.