Hmm, I largely agree. That said, I also don’t think there’s anything wrong in trying to understand - sometimes, that’s where faith becomes conviction. Especially as someone who has suffered abuse in the hands of those claiming to be working on God’s behalf. Or even just those with any kind of institutional or social power over me. So I am very sensitive to control and hesitate to blindly follow. However, you largely mentioned obedience to God directly, so maybe this isn’t a relevant comment. Just wanted to share my experience too.
I also think it’s important that our idea of obedience might look different from others, because everyone is running their own race.
Thank you so much for sharing this, your honesty is powerful and deeply respected. 🙏🏾
You’re absolutely right that real faith often grows stronger through wrestling and seeking understanding, especially when trust has been broken by people who were supposed to represent God. That pain is real, and your sensitivity to control is completely valid. 💛
Obedience to God is not blind or robotic, it is relational, tender, and shaped by personal journey. And yes, it will look different for each of us. I’m grateful you added your voice here, it enriches the conversation more than you know.
Hmm, I largely agree. That said, I also don’t think there’s anything wrong in trying to understand - sometimes, that’s where faith becomes conviction. Especially as someone who has suffered abuse in the hands of those claiming to be working on God’s behalf. Or even just those with any kind of institutional or social power over me. So I am very sensitive to control and hesitate to blindly follow. However, you largely mentioned obedience to God directly, so maybe this isn’t a relevant comment. Just wanted to share my experience too.
I also think it’s important that our idea of obedience might look different from others, because everyone is running their own race.
Thank you so much for sharing this, your honesty is powerful and deeply respected. 🙏🏾
You’re absolutely right that real faith often grows stronger through wrestling and seeking understanding, especially when trust has been broken by people who were supposed to represent God. That pain is real, and your sensitivity to control is completely valid. 💛
Obedience to God is not blind or robotic, it is relational, tender, and shaped by personal journey. And yes, it will look different for each of us. I’m grateful you added your voice here, it enriches the conversation more than you know.