You’ll do well, the two of you. Your aunt sounds like a fine woman and a great companion on this mission of yours. Maybe what appear to be weaknesses are more a sign of a healthy letting go of worldliness, of recognizing that we’re all sinners in need of forgiveness, and that the forgiven are commanded to forgive in kind?
It’s funny, being middle aged myself and watching my older family members age, how they firm up their resolve in some areas and ease off in others. It seems to strip away the superfluous and hones a focus on the things that really matter, particularly in spiritual matters.
But, a desire for an untainted church in this age is perfectly understandable as well. We’re immersed in the consequences of so many falling away. Church should be a haven from worldliness even as you forgive (but not accept) the sins of others, having benefiting from the amazing grace of God in receiving forgiveness yourself.
It’s all really a rather amazing thing. This world is a vapor, so much misery and pain but so much beauty and love, sometimes all wrapped up together.
Funny you should say that, but I COULD NOT BELIEVE Aunt Jeannie left the church. I was flabbergasted! She is not a gossiper, so I will really never know the true truth of why she left.
I would never question her regarding her leaving, but it had to be something she felt. Like He was telling her to get out. Like I said, she is not a gossiper and never has been. What's hers is hers.
Somehow, we found ourselves on the same path, looking for that crooked, unlit road.
I know it means something, just don't know what it is yet. Although I'm a tad bit excited!