Is Your Church A Safe Haven?

Is your church a safe haven in these troubled times? I sincerely hope so... Each and every day we see so many senseless and troubling things happen. It is easy to become stressed out about all the events taking place. Add to that the many economic uncertainties and it would be difficult not to ask God what in the world are you doing?

The church should be a place of fellowship, joy and peace. A place of unconditional love with no fear of judgment. I said that's what it should be... not always what it is. Once upon a time I attended a home church meeting of about 10 people. This particular night the leader thought it would be a good idea to have each person share about what is going on in their life now. As I listened to each person talk their lives seemed to be all in order. I was the last to speak and I said that I must be in the wrong place because I have experienced many trying and impossible situations seemingly without end. At times the events have shaken my faith to the very core and I even wonder if there really is a good God or One who even cares(I know there is).

What happened next? Every person in the room was in tears. People were on the floor sobbing and they began to honestly relate their personal problems and challenges. No matter what anyone related there is no fear of judgment or condemnation by the others that were present... including God. He orchestrated it.

There is nothing worse than trying to live up to an image of being a good Christian, or good anything. If you have problems, shortcoming and faults the door to freedom has TRUTH written on it. If we are growing spiritually we will overcome life's many obstacles. If you are one of those who hasn't had as many obstacles to overcome then be grateful and understand that the person next to you with a boat load of them may have had to carry some of yours. Until you live what someone else has lived you can't say that you would have done any better under the circumstances.

God dearly loves good, kind people that try to do what is right...  Are you one of them? He wants a large army of wounded soldiers to help change the world and make it what He intended to begin with.

God Bless You...

Author: Church of Churches

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