Some Explanation Is Needed.. but....
I had it in my mind I was going to spell things out today about our little spiritual crisis. I started writing from my heart and it got all cryptic again. Then I started writing from my head and it got all complicated.
And although no one can edit my feelings, I have to allow Amy to have the right of first refusal before I post anything specific about this mess...and I don't think she's ready.
So I'm going to sum it up very quickly and move on to other topics for a while.
We've had a major communication breakdown with the elders of our church...it has wounded us...put an unnecessarily and almost cruel strain on some of our dearest most abiding friendships...and left us wandering (that's not a typo).
Decisions have been made, they can't be taken back although we believe our side of the story has not been heard. People who say they "speak with one voice" have refused to "listen" at all.
So.
It's caused us to reevaluate a lot of things including whether we can continue participating in our church. If you've read this blog for any time at all, you will know how heart-wrenching that is for us.
For now, we're stepping back from all our church "duties" and spending more time reading suggested words of wisdom, praying, and hanging on to that which we are certain we can lean on..God and each other.
I am making one vow...the next &*#$ post on this blog is going to about something fun.
posted by Michael
©The Main Point by Michael Main
9 Comments
9 Comments:
Whew! I was here for a couple of days (well, not the whole day) and you weren't around and I thought I was going to go through withdrawals. Glad you are here and it'sjust computer glitches.
Praying for you and Amy as you take time to sort things out. Church hurts are like ripping your heart out of your chest and then getting it back in pieces. Not fun.
Ouch! Just plain ouch.
Thankfully, we work for God, not a church. Hang in there.
I had a feeling that was sort of...it.
I am sorry to hear of it. I know this must be very hard for you, but at least you know you need to lean on God and each other. So many other wanderers are left with no destination, no map, and no fallback.
In my personal experience, that is the reason for the Desert of the Real. I came out of church, too, and went off by myself in the wilderness. It is only recently that i have begun visiting again.
I pray you find your way. Whether your way leads through the doors of church or not, I pray you find your way straight...to God.
First of all, blessings on you and Amy. You've certainly had enough suffering for one couple to last a lifetime.
I've had a few "issues" in little-c church in my time, and have found that *being church* and *doing church* are clearly separable. Your mileage may vary.
I pray for the betterment of you & Amy *and* your church family.
"you are blessed when you feel you've lost what is most dear to you. Only then can you be embraced by the One most dear to you." hoping you can let God embrace you
I'm so sorry you and Amy are pained in this way ... by the church. It is awfully disheartening when two who have embodied and embraced the community are then terribly hurt by the same. May you be well and strong.
Michael & Amy
Just reaching out a hand to friendship - and if there was any way it can help you hang in there, I pray that it would.
From when you mentioned your struggle, I felt - gee I think I know how that feels. Without presuming that I understand your particular situation, I can remember times when it felt my whole world had been stolen from under me, but still there was the Everlasting arms underneath.
Blessings -
Janet
Michael,
Prayers your way. I'm reading this a little late, but know that my prayers are with you and Amy and your church.
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I'm reading this late too but count me in as one who is praying. I know how painful things like this can be.
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