We all know and understand the emotional high we get when we are told that all of our pain and struggle has a purpose and not only that, but it is our right to declare or even go "take it by force". You know, all those things the devil stole from us. Well, I was searching and wanting to find another meeting or conference where I could learn how to work this thing out. I had just been told from another godly mother figure at our small church, that she felt the holy spirit told her I should leave that church and go find a place for me and my boys. I will not delve into the emotional upheaval that situation brought my heart, not only towards this entire meeting and the people who stood by and allowed such a thing, but more so towards those in a pastoral father position. The "shepherds" of the flock. The purpose is to understand that when we are so eager to find a fix, we fall into a dangerous place for anything that sounds good to be set of rose colored glasses we look
The next part of my journey will touch upon an area that I believe many struggle with, and that is the need and desire of godly mothers and/or fathers in our faith walk. I have had a few that I actually felt like they could fill that role and I will share each of these cases with you, as I believe it may help you see areas in yourself in need of some correction. So, when I was attending a small church in Odessa, we had a charismatic couple come in both in arts and worship. I was drawn to the sweet and gentle ways of the woman and soon joined in as part of the worship team. I shared with her how I saw her as a Spiritual mother. The reaction was one of discomfort and yet acknowledged. I wasn't sure what I was expecting from her, but I was disillusioned. As time went on they both left the church due to the belief that God had led them to make that decision. The only reason I share this is for those that may find themselves looking to a spiritual mother and being hurt by the lack of t