That means a lot. I don’t take it lightly. I honestly wrestle with sharing this stuff at all, but what you said—thank you for seeing the heart behind it. It helps.
“When control becomes a virtue and silence gets repackaged as spiritual maturity and having patience or wisdom. When compliance gets masked as humility and self-control.”
I can’t emphasize this sentiment enough. This is the narrative that is not only dangerous, but integral to keeping life.church and systems like it, growing.
When you are conditioned to deny your biological protective mechanisms then you are being conditioned for abuse. It’sa spiritual fruit when convenient, and a personal moral failure and lack of belief when it isn’t.
But that’s what you do for God/Life.Church/The Mission/insert your shame masked as motivation here.
I see you as Nathan coming to David, bring to light the sin he had committed against Bathsheba. I pray those who have sinned against you will hear the voice of God and repent.
Thank you for saying this. That comparison humbles me deeply. If any light comes through, I pray it leads to healing. I’m trusting God to do what only He can with all of it.
Keep writing. I don't believe anybody wants to see the church fail. That's not at all Jesus' desires.
We do serve a God of Justice and Accountability. People must be held accountable.
Keep writing. You're writing for hundreds, possibly thousands, of voices.
That means a lot. I don’t take it lightly. I honestly wrestle with sharing this stuff at all, but what you said—thank you for seeing the heart behind it. It helps.
“When control becomes a virtue and silence gets repackaged as spiritual maturity and having patience or wisdom. When compliance gets masked as humility and self-control.”
I can’t emphasize this sentiment enough. This is the narrative that is not only dangerous, but integral to keeping life.church and systems like it, growing.
When you are conditioned to deny your biological protective mechanisms then you are being conditioned for abuse. It’sa spiritual fruit when convenient, and a personal moral failure and lack of belief when it isn’t.
But that’s what you do for God/Life.Church/The Mission/insert your shame masked as motivation here.
💯...If I had a mic, I'd drop it.
I see you as Nathan coming to David, bring to light the sin he had committed against Bathsheba. I pray those who have sinned against you will hear the voice of God and repent.
Thank you for saying this. That comparison humbles me deeply. If any light comes through, I pray it leads to healing. I’m trusting God to do what only He can with all of it.
Thank you for being so brave & sharing your story! You are not alone. Definitely don’t stop writing! Speak your truth. 🤍
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