The Church & Homosexuality
In a prayer meeting this morning we were praying about the vote in Congress on Wednesday... the one that will establish a Constitutional Amendment defining marriage as the union of a man and a woman. We repented for not taking our responsbilities as Americans seriously by participating in elections and government.
As I continued to pray, Holy Spirit said to me that we have brought some of this on ourselves because of the way we've reacted to homosexuals and the wounds we've inflicted. I repented on behalf of the church and myself, but I really think that it is a key.
Most gays that I know and have met on outreaches, etc., came out of the church and have been deeply wounded. In fact, most of them suffered from rejection from fathers or betrayal from mothers and are seeking to fill those needs through their same-sex relationships.
What we are faced with is learning how to love them without accepting their sin... or how to love them while allowing Holy Spirit to deal with their sin. In my life there was a time when I was really struggling with a sin issue and went to the elders of my church for prayer and counsel. I was judged instead of helped. But God granted me favor with the Pastor and he heard the cry of my heart. He stood and cried with me openly after service one Sunday - told me how much he understood and begged me not to give up on God's grace and mercy. His love kept me from running away from God. As I learned to keep my focus on Jesus the sin in my life fell away - it lost its grip.
All I know is that I'm learning that it's never about me or my righteousness or even my attempts at holiness... it's all about Him... and if it wasn't for His constant working in my life and His abundant grace for my shortcomings... I'd be on my way to hell, too.
Daddy,
Pour Your love into my heart so that I may love those around me the way You love me... with a love that brings healing and hope and life to the brokenhearted. Let me be one who binds up the wounds.
In Jesus' name,
Your little girl
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Amen. :o)
That's been a focus point at our church lately - loving and accepting everyone, regardless of their background or how they're living their lives. Jesus died for all of us. My Pastor said that our church is one where everyone is welcome, and should feel like part of the family. And believe me, he won't tolerate any words or actions that are in opposition to this! Our focus should be to make people feel loved by us and by God. We'll let the Holy Spirit gently work on the sin in their lives. And don't expect them to change straight away! We just have to keep loving them and encouraging them, not push them away because of their sin.
You rock, Amey. :o)
HEY ALYSSA!!!
I miss you, girl!
Getting ready for the Conference this month? I hear good things are happening over there.
I read this post to Ted yesterday and he corrected me on things a little bit. So I'll be posting a correction in few minutes. ;)
God knows I need and appreciate the feedback!
LOVE YOU!
Amey
PS: Say hi to the crew at Zion for me. Is your brother's hair growing yet???
Hi Amey,
Just wanted to say, I think that you think I'm someone else. I live in Australia, and go to Springwood Christian Church, so I'm not who you're thinking of. :o) Do you know an Alyssa?
God bless!
~Alyssa
WOW!
It's such a small world. I thought you were my little sister in Christ from Melbourne, FL (about 2 hours east of where I live now). You'd love her... she loves Jesus!
Thanks for reading and sharing.
Blessings...
Amey
HI-I READ YOUR COMMENTS,I THOUGHT THEY WERE SPIRIT-LED,AND VERY BEAUTIFUL.I SPENT 20YRS. LIVING AS A MAN ETC.I HAVE BEEN OUT OF THE HOMOSEXUAL LIFESTYLE ALMOST 5YRS.IT HAS BEEN A VERY PAINFUL JOURNEY,AND I COULDNT DO IT IF IT WERE NOT FOR THE LOVE OF JESUS.ALSO,GOD HAS PLACED ME IN A CHURCH FAMILY THAT HAS BEEN VERY PATIENT WITH ME,IT HAS MADE A TREMENDOUS DIFFERENCE.GOD BLESS YOU,BARBARA
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