“I grew up going to a Unitarian church. Back in my day, it was far more Christian-based than it is now, but I did not feel as if God lived in my home with us, the way I saw he did and other families homes. I was taught to respect all religions and try to understand different cultures. I’m grateful for this, but for me something was missing. I was always drawn to Jesus and the way he loved and embraced the “despicable’s” of society. At the same time, I feared Christians because as I grew I observe them as being harsh and judgmental of others. This kept me away from church. This company from trusting God. I was extremely lonely and lost. I struggled with drug and alcohol dependency as well as mental health issues, because of the trauma experienced out in a dangerous environment. I lost all faith in myself. Even though I worked hard as a social worker, and helped many people, I felt I was And would always be a “bad “person. I judged myself harshly for every little transgression. I Tortured myself with shame and guilt. I now attend a church that focuses on the true teachings of Jesus, not religion. The sermons use the Bible to increase our trust of God and help draw us closer to him, rather than to shame us, and to encourage us to desire to change, not because we are bad people but because we want to become more like Jesus. I am now physically disabled and live with severe, chronic pain and difficult surgeries.
I listen to RUSH Podcast every day. As I go about my morning chores, I listen and I feel as if God and Jesus are there with me. I feel their love and I am inspired to continue helping others in any small way I might. I am no longer alone. I am able to let go of my self judgment when I am reminded that God loves me in spite of my transgressions. I can see myself changing and I don’t feel as if I’m losing anything by moving away from my sands. I feel as if I’m becoming fuller and fuller.
Thank you for your beautiful daily podcast. People like me are desperate for reminders that we still matter and that God loves us as much as any of his other children. Bless you for your loving kindness.”
Brokenboxer via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/03/18