LARRAPY Convos – Blog 97: Healing Church Hurt Without Losing Your Faith
- jacksola33
- Apr 28
- 2 min read
Introduction:
Being hurt by people inside the church wounds differently — it attacks not just trust, but often spiritual identity. Healing from church hurt is essential, not by pretending it didn't happen, but by running back to Christ, not away from Him.
In False Gods Among Us, I guide readers through restoring trust in God even when trust in people is shattered.
Main Points:
Separate God From People: Human failure doesn’t define divine faithfulness.
Grieve Honestly Without Bitterness: Acknowledging pain helps prevent spiritual infection.
Protect Your Heart Without Closing It: Healthy boundaries heal without creating cynicism.
Find Healing Community: Not every church community is abusive or toxic.
Stay Rooted in Scripture, Not Just Sentiment: God's Word remains even when leaders fall.
Practical Tips for Healing Church Hurt:
Journal your pain and pray through it systematically.
Differentiate between flawed individuals and God's perfect nature.
Seek healthy spiritual leadership for restoration.
Serve again — not as obligation, but from healing.
🧠 Mental Health Commentary:
Church-related trauma can produce religious OCD, PTSD, depression, or spiritual disillusionment. Counseling often focuses on grief processing, safe spiritual re-engagement, and healing distorted God images.
✝️ Spiritual Commentary:
Isaiah 61:1 declares that Christ came "to bind up the brokenhearted." God Himself initiates the healing of wounds caused even by those claiming to represent Him.
🌍 Cultural Commentary:
Culture often amplifies church scandals as proof against faith. Healing church wounds without abandoning faith stands against cynicism and testifies to the real, lasting work of Christ.
Conclusion:
Human failure doesn’t change divine faithfulness. Let the hurt drive you deeper into God’s arms — not away from them.
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