I am new to the church and have a hard time and feel like I have to be perfect. Does anyone else feel this way? Any words of encouragement. My husband was raised in the church and now refuses to go. It is hard for me to go alone with my 2 children. What do I do?
2006-06-13 17:14:45 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
God loves you as you are - He accepts us and loves us as we are when we accept him, and His perfect sacrifice in Jesus means that we are forgiven.
I went through a very similar situation with my family a few years back. When God puts us through trials He only has one thing in mind, and that is to build our character, to be more like Him for His purposes.
Persevere in your circumstances as an offering to Jesus. God promises to never give us more than we can bear, and He has wonderful things planned for you. Both of those promises are in His word.
If you haven't read "The Purpose Driven Life" by Rick Warren it is so clear, insightful and helpful.
Know that you are prayed for and will continue to be by wife and I.
2006-06-13 17:25:30 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
my wife and I joined the Pentecostal church a couple of years ago and I still have a hard time with it. Many of the old timers look down thier noses at you if you don't act as they think you should. Here is what I discovered: If you have accepted Christ as your savior, you have made the most important step; No one is perfect. If they were there would be no need for a wonderful thing called forgiveness; You attend church to praise His name not to please the other parishoners, so it does not matter what they think of you; If you allow them to make you feel inadequate, you are teaching your children that attitude as well before they get a chance to get to feel good about themselves; If the church becomes too powerful for your feelings to overcome, then get out of there. He does not care where you fellowship from, as long as you do. Love your neighbor does not mean let them walk all over you!! Be strong, believe in yourself, love Christ and teach your children the same. Who knows, maybe you will get your husband to join you again. Even if he doen not attend regularly, he may be impressed and honored if you ask him to assist you in finding another church, one that does not make you feel so inferior. Good Luck and God Bless You and your family.
2006-06-14 00:46:24 · answer #2 · answered by Denis D 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i am not pentecostal, yes i do have a Heavenly language, have found there is no perfect church. took years before i stopped looking at people and knew i would never measure up, then i started to look at God. He is the best to try and follow. build up your relationship with Him, that is the only way to continue in peace. seek if God wants you to stay or go. one thing, there is no perfect church. i took five children by myself and it was only with number six that my husband started going. show by the way you live that you love Jesus. don't nag, just love. all the best
2006-06-14 08:06:28 · answer #3 · answered by joygpray4revival 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Been there, done that...exactly. I finally gave up on it as the fear based preaching didn't resonate with me. I did like it when once in a while someone would speak in tongue, I always felt that Holy Spirit was coming through, but it never happened to me. I am now very happy on my own personal path to God and have a great relationship with Jesus without relying on guilt driven sermons. I hope things work out for you and that your path to God is a loving one.
2006-06-14 00:26:40 · answer #4 · answered by Mandalawind 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋