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Results from: Answers On or After: Thu 12/31/70 Author: Determined Ordered by Date |
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1 | How do we trust Christians again? | Prov 3:5 | Determined | 81859 | ||
Dear 4Emily: I was in somewhat similar situations. I trusted the Pastors in my church (nondenomination). Anointed, yes, good teachers/preachers of the word. At the time, I was a babe but hungry for the word, and feeding on every opportunity, giving my gifts, talents, time and money. I heard thru "talk" that our funds were not being used in the best interest of the upbuilding of God's house. Funds were used to fulfill selfish desires of living above their means, by way of cars, houses, clothes, status, etc. My husband and I left angry, went to another church (Baptist) but missed the true word of God, we felt they left out certain teachings of the gifts of the holy spirit, etc. While searching God for answers (Prov 3)(after 4 yrs) we were "lead" back and this time was determined to focus on why God sent me back to this church. I was determined to focus on God and not the situation, not the Pastors, nor the people who were "used" to keep you from knowing, doing what God has called you to do. I was placed in positions that allowed me to get close and see what was really going on. When I began to suggest changes, I was dismissed...3 different times. I could have run away-but I was determined and focused! It's easy to think we should trust other Christians, but they are human too and watching them will make one fall. Once I knew why I was sent back and know who I am in the body of Christ, know what it is I'm suppose to do, that is my place in Him, and no Pastor(s), or other so-called Christians can tear me away until God releases me to move on. These same Pastors have put the finances of our church in a bankrupcty situation that is a mess, and now they have moved out of town to start another ministry! Left "us faithful ones" to clean up the mess while they still collect a salary. No, their church ministry is NOT prospering, cause I believe God don't like "ugly" and won't prosper something "He" is NOT in. By being in a position to "expose" the devil and shead light on the truth that others did not know, we are now able to seek God for a way out of this bankruptcy situation and He is blessing us even the more! I admonished you and your husband to pray together and seek God as to "Where" to fellowship, He will place you where "He" wants you to be. You will encounter trials, etc., but knowing that "God" placed you there for a reason, no "man" can run you away! Be blessed! | ||||||