Bible Question:
I feel so upset to go to my church I have had a Burden with my 40 yrs old son. His wife divc him and he started in drugs and drinking and was in the paper of him being with a DUI and now in Jail for awhile praying for help and that he can get out in 30day. the The Pastor of the Church has never called to say I am sorry could I go and Pray with your son or come by and talk with us Pray with us and nothing a couple Ladies of the Church did call and ask if they could do anything let them know. How would you feel. I don't think they even care and I play the Piano at Church and work faithful for God. But I don't understand. I am thinking about stop going and Pray for God to lead us . I thought that is what a Family of God is to be -Help thur all this and we have been out dollars to help him in Jail-eating so on. they must not like me and my husband. I can't help what my son does.Oh, I need some help. I had to call a Pastor down the road to come and talk with us and Pray. what would you do? |
Bible Answer: Mae64, I hurt for you that you feel alone and unsupported during this very difficult time in your familiy's life. You are correct that the Family of God should be there for you. The Bilbe commands us to "weep with those who weep". I would guess though, that there are friends in your church who do care about you and just don't know how to express it in a way that will not cause more hurt. Often people are trying to put themselves in your shoes, and knowing that they would feel sad and embarrassed by the situation, they think that it would only make you feel worse to talk about it. This is the wrong response, but perhaps this will give you some insight into the thoughts behind their actions. As for advice, I would suggest approaching your pastor about leading a jail visitation ministry from your church. This would provide a way for yourself and others in your church to visit not only your son, but also others who are there. Pointing out verses where Jesus talks about visiting those in prison, should be sufficient to get your pastor’s approval and support. There is also an organization called “Prison Fellowship Ministries”, which has a lot of resources and contacts that would be overjoyed to help you set something up. The website for them is: http://www.pfm.org Even though this is an extremely hard time for you and your family, it is also an opportunity for God to do amazing things in your family, your church, and your whole community. |