Dear Miki,
I am sorry if I came across as a gossip to you
When I was hearing those things that really were
hard for me (from this woman) in church-I did
tell her I cannot handle it. I am very senstivie
to this language and that I believe it grieves the
Holy Spirit with this kind of talk. We are in the Lord's
house and my friend that witnessed this encouraged
me to go get help from the pastor.
I don't like gossip at all and never told anyone else
in the church. I went strictly to the pastor for some
guidance on how to handle the matter. I do feel he
is more knowledgeable than I. I agreed with my friend
and do think God gives us people that can help us.
I just really wasn't trying to judge this woman,but
simply asked the pastor for some help. In return
he tod me that I am judging and that was it. No
help on how to reach her.
All that being said. I didn't stop befriending this woman.
I took her to lunch,picked her up for bible class, took
her daughters everywhere they needed to go, had her
at my place constantlyand so on. I found out she needed
a shoulder to cry on. I never gave up on her and she
didn't give up on me finding a way to help her. God never
gave up on the two of us.
I was just disappointed in my pastors response, but I
still love him dearly. i disappoint people too and I
think I have you Miki, For that I am sorry!!
Please forgive me, I am a work in progress.
I struggle everyday to be more Christ like.
Blessing to you my dear Miki.
Hope to be friends