Prayers Requested

I need prayers. I want to go back to Church, but I just can't. I was given a particularly raw deal back in 1995 and was so upset by it, I literally ripped my surplice in two, stuffed it into the waste paper basket, and checked myself into a psych ward for two days as I experienced a crippling blow emotionally, but more significantly, spiritually. I lost all faith in God and in Christians. I need your prayers. Cathy.

Hm. Well, so much for asking for help. Thanks anyway. Cathy.

Cathy, I am so sorry you had to go through an experience that shook your faith. Man in his weaknesses can really mess things up sometimes. I, too, stopped going to church for many years and got involved in alcohol, drugs, and promiscuity because of the actions of a church member. I had our choir director take me to lunch one day, to "talk about the direction the choir was going". When he dropped me off at home he asked to use the bathroom. The minute he stepped into the front door he physically attacked me. He was all over me like a bad prom date. One swift knee to the groin, a punch to the gut, and I sent him on his way. He had the nerve to tell me I was acting like I "wanted it". I was in no way attracted to this guy! I later found out he had talked one of my friends into sleeping with him, then he dumped her. She also fell away from the Lord because of this man's actions. This all happened in Texas and I never told anyone because I think some of the men in the church, my daddy included, would have given this guy a good old fashioned butt kicking. I am so ashamed that I let this horrible man cause me to lose so many years of joy in the Lord. I have such a distaste for "Christians" who abuse the faith and harm other people's views of what Christianity is suppose to be. I sincerely pray that the Lord will comfort you and raise you up and show you that it is all about HIM, not man's failing weaknesses. Father God, I pray for Cathy. Lord, you know the details of her situation and I just pray that You will comfort her heart and reveal Yourself to her in a comforting way. Father, I pray for a friend to mentor her and guide her to a church where she will be comfortable to worship again, and be around people who know what Christianity is suppose to be. In Your Holy and blessed name I pray, AMEN. God bless you, Sherri

Hi Cathy, Sorry it took so long to reply. I'm so sorry that you had to go through this. Man can let you down all the time. It's so important that while I go to church and cor-relate with man, that I put all my trust and faith in God. Not man. I don't know what you have been through or what your fellow christian has done to you, but believe me, God will or has never left you and will never. He's right where you left him. He will never do you wrong. I have been hurt soooo many times too. You are in my prayers. I pray that you find a church you can worship in and feel comfortable. Please keep me posted. Praying for you in earnest prayer. Randall

I'll prayer for you, Cathy. We just found a new church that is totally fun. Contempory and loving people. Look around and try it again. God is always there. Talk to him.

Cathy, I am so sorry for what you experienced. As a member in the Body of Christ, and as a Pastor, I want to stand in for those who came against you enough to cause you to check into a psych ward and to turn your back on God...I ask you to forgive me. No I don't know you, your church, the people that hurt you or any of that, but I am speaking as a pastor and as a Christian, and I want you to know that though man may always fail, God never fails you. He is with you right now, and He loves you so much. Please allow Him to pour his love on you and to give you peace. I have been, in my life, in those same shoes, feeling the brunt of attack by christians in a body, and fighting depression after the fact, but the Lord is the strength I had to hold on to bring me through. You are in my prayers Cathy.

Hi Cathy, I only occasionally stop by to check out this board. There's definitely not a lot of activity here like on the other boards, however, this is the place where we are all God's family and can be encouraged (sometimes it just takes a bit longer to get a reply!) That being said, know that you are in my prayers. God has never left you-he's been waiting for you to call His name. Just remember we are only human, and have sinned from the very beginning. If we put our faith in man we will eventually be disappointed, but God NEVER FAILS! I pray that you will find a loving church family to be a part of. Alisa

Sister Cathy - I spent 20 years away from God because of something man did - sweetie, there has been so much hurt in the body and Jesus wants His children healed, delivered, cured, and standing strong for Him. Know that the enemy wants to keep us all questioning our salvation and our faith - he is a liar. Sister, if you are in Jesus Christ, you are going to heaven, you are already healed, cured, made whole physically, mentally, and emotionally - I pray that God leads you to where He wants you to be sister. I pray that you run smack dab into God and He wraps His arms around you and hugs you close so you know how much He really loves you. I don't know what a surplice is -- just know that the Lord is standing right next to you and He will take your hand, He will lead you, and He absolutely Loves you with a Love that no man can fathom. I am praying for you sweetie - and the Lord is right with you...Be blessed, look up sister for the Lord is looking at you right now.