This resonated deeply. I’ve lived through and watched versions of this play out in the church more times than I can count, to the point where I almost walked away altogether. The silence, the protecting of image, the avoidance of hard truth, it wears on your faith. It is refreshing to see leaders who actually do the right thing and face the hard realities instead of hiding them.
I really reall applaud this. I dont thpically leave messages but this one is too important not to leave a comment because you were brave enough, humble enough to write about what the rest of Gods children has seen but didnt know how to fix it.
Ive walked this walk 32 years and counting and Ive seen the churches change some for the good and some for the not so much. Ive seen good people, anointed people not given a chance because they didnt fit the part or werent educated enough and let the one in that had the right "stuff" and a lot of lives got hurt.
The church body needs a revival but more than that we need a reformation. From the ground up as you say re-evaluating systems and protocols and people. Not to hurt but to heal and then watch How the Holy Spirit will bind us all uniquely and deeply together and the world see that we are one and that Christ is who He says !!!
That we are indeed and its exciting and slightly terrifying all at the same time. The Holy Spirit is calling and we are listening. We have not yet begun to see what He is about to do with His bride. 😀
This resonated deeply. I’ve lived through and watched versions of this play out in the church more times than I can count, to the point where I almost walked away altogether. The silence, the protecting of image, the avoidance of hard truth, it wears on your faith. It is refreshing to see leaders who actually do the right thing and face the hard realities instead of hiding them.
Thank you for sharing, Courtney! And thank you for not giving up on the church and leadership.
I really reall applaud this. I dont thpically leave messages but this one is too important not to leave a comment because you were brave enough, humble enough to write about what the rest of Gods children has seen but didnt know how to fix it.
Ive walked this walk 32 years and counting and Ive seen the churches change some for the good and some for the not so much. Ive seen good people, anointed people not given a chance because they didnt fit the part or werent educated enough and let the one in that had the right "stuff" and a lot of lives got hurt.
The church body needs a revival but more than that we need a reformation. From the ground up as you say re-evaluating systems and protocols and people. Not to hurt but to heal and then watch How the Holy Spirit will bind us all uniquely and deeply together and the world see that we are one and that Christ is who He says !!!
Thanks Michelle! I agree that a reformation is not only needed but I believe it is happening in many ways. Appreciate you.
That we are indeed and its exciting and slightly terrifying all at the same time. The Holy Spirit is calling and we are listening. We have not yet begun to see what He is about to do with His bride. 😀