What a wonderful post.
Such a shame we tend to feel other church members are shaking fingers at us for not being good enough. But, it is true.
They are wrong in that attitude but I think a lot of it is just human nature. They have been dedicated Christians for a while and have probably worked their hearts out for the Church. So, when others not so dedicated are in the midst, the need to show how worthy they are surfaces. It all comes down to when they work, they want appreciation - even though our works do not get us to heaven.
I was divorced and for a long time the church was not set up to handle the divorced people.
Also, I’ve run across instances in my life where I could not go to the church for help (moral support) because of the fear of how people would react to the situation. But, that can’t be helped. I’m just not willing to take the chance that they would act in a way that would not hurt me. But, I can sure go to Jesus with it and I did. I could not have made it through those times without that support. And, that “going through those times with Jesus” have made me come to a closer bond with Him.
So, I can say for sure that God does comfort the grieving, that Jesus walks with us through the bad times. (Of course not phyically walking with us but the feeling of being with me was surely there).
Very true. I had alot of forgiving to do as things went along.... because harboring anger only hurt me...not them.
And, that “going through those times with Jesus” have made me come to a closer bond with Him. So, I can say for sure that God does comfort the grieving, that Jesus walks with us through the bad times
Absolutely! :)