Hi All,
I am so glad I found this site because I sometimes feel as if no one understands me, even my mother. Long story short, my father is a pastor and I have been a member of his church (even sing in the choir) every since he became pastor. I have three other siblings and they come to church when they feel like it, or whenever it's convenient for them.
My dilemma? I am TIRED!! I am a grown married woman with a child and I just feel like I am always stressed out. Our choir is sort of small so when I dont come some choir members question me as to why I didnt show up. Even my own mother sometimes give me attitude about not coming. I just sometimes regret that I have been so faithful, that now people "expect" me to do things that frankly I dont feel like doing.
I also hate knowing "everything" that goes on in the church. I really would like to just sit back and enjoy the service every once in a while. FOr this reason, I have been contemplating leaving our family church and just join somewhere else. The ONLY reason I have not done so is that I know for a fact that this would break my father's heart and my mother would give me **** about it! I just feel stuck! I just need advice, encouraging words, anything except criticism!
Thanks
I am so glad I found this site because I sometimes feel as if no one understands me, even my mother. Long story short, my father is a pastor and I have been a member of his church (even sing in the choir) every since he became pastor. I have three other siblings and they come to church when they feel like it, or whenever it's convenient for them.
My dilemma? I am TIRED!! I am a grown married woman with a child and I just feel like I am always stressed out. Our choir is sort of small so when I dont come some choir members question me as to why I didnt show up. Even my own mother sometimes give me attitude about not coming. I just sometimes regret that I have been so faithful, that now people "expect" me to do things that frankly I dont feel like doing.
I also hate knowing "everything" that goes on in the church. I really would like to just sit back and enjoy the service every once in a while. FOr this reason, I have been contemplating leaving our family church and just join somewhere else. The ONLY reason I have not done so is that I know for a fact that this would break my father's heart and my mother would give me **** about it! I just feel stuck! I just need advice, encouraging words, anything except criticism!
Thanks