Have a situation was church person taking me to church, do we have to go to church, and should I just go to a diff church?
Q: Do I have to go to church every Sunday? I haven’t been wanting to go every Sunday because I’m having personal issues and need more time to recover. My church is nice, However the person I ride with and attend with has a lot of the reasons I’m having personal issues. So I don’t want to attend every Sunday. I don’t want to personally list what I’m having an issue with her. I’m hoping God will either send me a different church with a way to get there or fix the conflict I’m having.
A: Glad you sought out guidance on this. ✨️
No, you are not to run off to another church just based on that. We arent to hide from problems, ignore or let them fester. Scripture tells us to go to those you have a problem with, if they've sinned, and likewise they too are to go to you. It's to be resolved. Of theyre a believer thry ardny gojng to bite your head off, yheyll be open. And if mature theyll be glad you brought it to their attention, even if they arent wrong and you just misunderstood. If needed have a godly woman at church join the convo (not to talk but so you feel comfortable, & if necessary)... and go talk it out. At church before service is best.
As to church, yes we are to go. It isnt optional, and it's vital. See below on that.
If she gets offended ir diesnt want to take you, thats her issue to work on before God.
If after you try to reconcile the issue, and it doesnt go well, call & ask folk in the church, the church secretary, the decons or transportation services (if they have one), if they can find someone to help get you to and from church every Sunday. There are folk in the church who want to serve God but can't find an opportunity. You're it 😊.
If she acts miffy or avoidy at church, find a godly woman like the woman's group leader to go with you to talk with her, to call her to repentance and reconcilliation so fellowship restored and put in the past, and your both right with God and each other. See Matt 18 if she rejects & it persists.
Also just know we all grow in maturity in the faith over time. Some are more mature that others. You might be the new or weak one or you might be the more mature one in the faith, beyween you two, but God wants and expects repentance, reconcilliation and restoration among believers as it shows God's love, the Gospel, and holy living.
Deal with it today by phone with her or over coffee at your home when she arrives tomorrow. Call today and ask her to come 5 min early, cuz you want to discuss something on your heart. And then pray before bed and in the morning that God will grant you both soft hearts and positive outcome.
Write out your thoughts, so it's not a mess, and no misunderstandings happen. Btw, If it's not a hill to die on and you can forgive and forget without involving her, you can do that too/instead. 😊
These can help you in this area of growth and understanding.
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