Unspoken Things We Want to Speak

"Sometimes I am afraid to say that serving in ministry is not always a joy."

"I don’t like Beth Moore Studies."

"I wish I could believe God more, rather than just believe in God more."

"i’m a pastor so I would really get in trouble for saying this. . . but sometimes I just don’t like people. not all people. just some people. and some of those people I really don’t like"

Anne Jackson at FlowerDust.net has provoked a deluge of comments by simply asking, "what is something you feel you can’t say in church, or around other christians?"

Feel free to hop over and add your own to the mix or post those thoughts here.

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Comments (18)

Thanks for the link :)
i’m a pastor so I would really get in trouble for saying this. . . but sometimes I just don’t like people. not all people. just some people. and some of those people I really don’t like

Good grief man, God wants us to <u>love</u> people not like them! Love is attitude plus action and not the "intense like" we feel when we think of ice-cream.
None of us are perfect so therefore we as children of God must learn to love one another as Jesus loves us regardless of our imperfections.
I wish mankind and the church were less dumb.
Most of us humans are using less than1 percent of our brains.
Same goes for christians

God says we are seated with him and have the mind of christ!
Does not that mean that with the mind of god's son we should be doing a lot more both in our minds and in our love filled lives ?

Anyways God Bless you and may he warm your hearts with love for all people,
In Jesus name Amen
Funny that we want to pray, but for some reason we don't know how. Talk to God and to Jesus as much as you can, about everything for they are the ones to trust. In God's Grace John
I understand where you are coming from. I am an Evangelist and a minister of the gospel. I am in a church where if I speak how I feel, I get cut down like a tree. I feel like I am in bondage. Recently, my spouse had a serious surgery and required my help. I missed Bible class and prayer for a while. The pastor made me feel bad or if I was doing something wrong by taking care of my husband, who is also blind. I have been trying to press through this, but I have all of this hurt down inside of me. I thought it was God first, the family next and then the ministry. I want to express myself to my pastor, but if I do everyone in the church will know because the pastor will call and talk about me to other members. I NEED HELP!
I am a pastor, and if a disciple talks to me inconfience, then it is that , it goes nowhere else. It sounds as if your pastor has a gossip spirit, which is backbiting. So I would tell the pastor I how I felt, you need to tell how you feel and do it in love. If you keep this bottled up unforgiveness will set in, and then a root of bitterness will form. If your pastor makes you feel guilty because you have missed a service at the church, then he/she does not have a pastors heart. They need to be an encouragment to you. The sheep need to be fed, guide them and be a living example. Pastors need to realize there are times that the only Bible people read is them. I will be praying for you for strength and let God's word flow forth. If you cannot confideand feel comfortable with your pastor then you need to seek another place to worship.
Is it an option for your to find a church that can better meet your needs?
Well, something I've wanted to say for a while but haven't yet is that I like the new look of the website! Good work...
I understand this is not even close to the posting point, but didn't know where else to say it : )
Thanks!
I blogged about this awhile ago ... but almost ever week in church I want to jump up, wave my Bible around, and yell, "Has anyone here ever actually READ THIS BOOK???!?!?"
i wish that church people would stop treating church like a fashion show- being well dressed is not equivalent to being a good Christian, so stop with all the fake nonsense because it is lying & not of God. people can tell when you're not being sincere.
It is important that you DO say something. You can say it calmly and in a nice tone but still communicate your hurt and disappointment. The church is suppose to be there for you and your husband too. Being in ministry, if you do not set boundaries you will burn out. People are people, even in ministry. Sometimes people can be real jerks. If this pastor is as broken and disrespectful as you describe, he needs to be checked. You may need a new church. God bless and don't confuse God with man. Jesus would have made you breakfast.
I am a Christian Counselor and I agree with the pastor who does not always like people. Sometimes I want to slap people and say "get over it!". People often repeat the most destructive behaviors and then cry out to God and ask why?

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