When I used to go to church
I wasn’t who I was
…
Neither was God
…
So we both left
…
Sad
Disappointed
For my church-going friends
I mean no harm
This is poetry
Expressing the experience of many
Not doctrine
Saying how it should be
Grace and peace to you…
dw
becoming flame 
8 replies on “When I used to go to church”
I know, DW. I feel the same way. I feel alone in a church that is swept up in deplorable politics.
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I hope you find a place of unity, where you can share with others again
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Thank you 🙏. I’ve been pondering your reply since I saw it. I might just try again one of these days.
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Maybe we can find others near us who want to start their own little gatherings of life and love. This has been on my mind lately. Knowing I need community and something faith shared. And when I look at Jesus and his close circle..and who was in his close circle..I’m like, “ why haven’t I noticed this before?” It was much more simpler and intimate… a lot more practical.. and when you get too many people..too many lessons..all that comes with the organizing of things..it seems bound to lose its sight. I use to think the big churches were the ones doing something..lately I’m thinking otherwise. He may have kept a small circle to show us just how it’s suppose to work… intimate, helpful, rewarding.. not more than one can bear… but just enough to support those within it 😊
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Not that you exclude of course; but more like homegrown 🥰
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I’m stumped for now. And I have antibodies to anything that feels religious. Maybe it will get better with time.
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That is what my daughter did–she and her hubs started home church with like minds. I didn’t understand at the time, but I am started to see why now, with what I am going through. God bless you
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We all need support somehow or another. I hope you are finding some…along with plenty of grace and peace.
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