I don't go to church to "be on a certain side." I don't go to church because that's what you are suppose to do. I go to church to praise and worship God. If I'm not going to be their for that reason, then I won't go. It's just a big of sin to be their for the wrong reason than not to go at all.
That said. I do have my thoughts about what has been happening in my church; however, for the most part I've kept them to myself. I help lead the youth in my church and that is such a age where there faith can be shaken in many ways. I prayed that God would direct me on how to answer their questions because this is not something I wanted to talk with them about. I truly believe He did; however, we have to remember they are YOUTH not GROWN ADULTS! Emotions are emotions and when we are upset, mad, heartbroken, a lot of times we may not think before we speak and we may form opinions that are not fully founded. Yet, this goes for everyone; youth and adults, that's why I heavily encouraged all my girls to PRAY, PRAY, PRAY.
I have been praying continuosly for the situation at our church because it is very heartbreaking to me. I have had very strong opinions (that I've shared with NOONE at church), and I've had a difficult time with a lot of things, but I've been praying for God's guidance and intervention. I made one comment on a fb post that said "me too" to a status that said "I'm struggling to believe what I witnessed today to be true." I commented on that, bc I was struggling to believe it to be true, I was praying about it though, that God would shed some light for me. Yet, with that one statement, I walked into church Wednesday night and one of my long time friends would not look at me or speak to me. He also defriended me on facebook, along with his wife, and another person. I mean really? Are you that petty? Oh well, this makes me sad for you all.
I know in my heart of hearts that I am right with God and where I need to be. I have no regrets about any decisions I've made or anything else. I will continue to pray and look to my God for His direction and will for my life.
