If anyone has seen the movie Lilo and Stitch this is a picture of where he feels lost and is looking for where he belongs. I am lost and searching. I am Catholic and not sure if this is the place for me anymore. My husband and I know we have raised our girls knowing God but is this enough? I don't want my girls to be searching like I am later down the road. The church we belong to unfortunatley can be stand offish, not sure it that is the right word to use but that is how it feels. Both our daughters were baptised there, now we are looking for our oldest to have her 1st communion. A part of me wants to just end it and say if you want to be married in the Catholic church when the time comes you take the classes and the sacrements. I have a friend that her husband is doing this and it has a lot of meaning for him and as an adult he is able to fully understand. I have many friends who are not Catholic and they seem to have so much more chances for interaction such as classes for young children (typical/special needs) as well as classes for the parents/adults. I just don't know where I belong anymore. I love and need God in my life, I am grateful to Him for sustaining me and allowing me to be here for my family, but I feel I need more. More for my children as well as John and I .................................
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10 years ago
3 comments:
I'm thinking of you. I've always wanted to raise my children to know that God loves them and he created them. I have never really felt like the 'type' of church you go to matters - as long as they are teaching God's word. Go with your heart....God will lead you in the right direction.
I agree with Tara. I think it has little to do with the type of church and more to do with the feelings of belonging and being a part of a "family" of God. Let your heart guide you.
Tessie, you know I'm not Catholic. I'm Methodist by trade, but I'm a Christian first and foremost. I think that is where your heart needs to lie and where you need to let God guide you. Sometimes I think we get too caught up in titles and denominations when it comes to knowing God. Your relationship with him is personal and corporate worship should enhance that and make it grow. Check out a few other churches and/or denominations. Go as a family. Go to their Sunday services and see what they have to offer you and the little ones (especially Lila). Make sure it is bible based. You do need to find a church (and if it's Catholic, awesome) where you and your family can grow, serve, and be served. Each church, I think, has a personality. You're not trying on God's word or the Bible to see if it fits, you're trying on the church to see if you're a fit for each other. You'll know.
Sorry I'm wordy today. I've just watched you grow over the years we've known each other. I have absolutely nothing against the Catholic religion. However, I do feel that it is very steeped in tradition and sometimes loses sight of goal. Search it out, girl. God really will lead you in the right direction. Let Him take the wheel for a while. I love you my friend!
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