Sometimes it takes a series of rejections and failures to search for the door that you never imagined. Your story rings true for me also. Even after “finding the door” it took ten years of hard work to get through it. And after that, a year of struggle until the perfect job opened. After that, still a couple more years to catch the full vision of what God could do in that situation. There were 16 years of doing what all those years of prayer and struggle had been preparing me to do. Then the door closed again. Back to prayer and looking for a new open possibility for ministry. “Lord, in this time of doing nothing consequential, cleanse me of sin and prepare me for future fruitfulness.”
Words would fail to articulate how much I needed to read this today. This morning I feel like I have finally been healed from spiritual abuse and I still go to the church I experienced it in!! It’s been a messy painful and long slog. Thanks for sharing your gift of writing. The internet is occasionally a beautiful place!
Hi Joan, Thank you for your kind words. I share this story to help others know that even if church leadership doesn't recognize your calling, it doesn't mean you are not called. Sometimes, it's just better to move on, and God will reroute you to His destination.
I understand completely what you went through: working hard, delivering above and beyond, yet being invisible. It’s a hard place. Thank you for sharing your story. It helped me today!!!
This pierced my heart in the most healing way. I’ve been in that silent, hidden season—overlooked, misunderstood, and wondering if I missed God’s voice completely. Your honesty gave language to the ache I couldn’t explain. “If God has called you, no amount of human oversight can cancel His anointing” — that line brought tears to my eyes. Thank you for reminding us that obscurity isn’t rejection; it’s often refinement. Like David, we’re being shaped in the fields for a purpose far greater than any platform.
“Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that He may lift you up in due time.” – 1 Peter 5:6
Thank you for sharing this. It was more than a post—it was confirmation. 🙏🏽
So true and I have seen it run good Christian’s out of church all together.
Sometimes it takes a series of rejections and failures to search for the door that you never imagined. Your story rings true for me also. Even after “finding the door” it took ten years of hard work to get through it. And after that, a year of struggle until the perfect job opened. After that, still a couple more years to catch the full vision of what God could do in that situation. There were 16 years of doing what all those years of prayer and struggle had been preparing me to do. Then the door closed again. Back to prayer and looking for a new open possibility for ministry. “Lord, in this time of doing nothing consequential, cleanse me of sin and prepare me for future fruitfulness.”
I love that Jonathan. God is at work even when we don’t understand what he’s doing in the background.
Words would fail to articulate how much I needed to read this today. This morning I feel like I have finally been healed from spiritual abuse and I still go to the church I experienced it in!! It’s been a messy painful and long slog. Thanks for sharing your gift of writing. The internet is occasionally a beautiful place!
I'm glad this article was a blessing to you. 😊
This is so good and so relatable. As you said, we have to lean into Him even harder when we feel 'out of place'.
I'm sorry this happened to you. Unfortunately, at times the church is very like the world.
Hi Joan, Thank you for your kind words. I share this story to help others know that even if church leadership doesn't recognize your calling, it doesn't mean you are not called. Sometimes, it's just better to move on, and God will reroute you to His destination.
This really hit home. Thank you for opening up and sharing your story. Gonna share it with some friends : )
He taught me to trust Him! Father determines who I am!
So good
Awesome Bro! I can relate :) The trick is to figure out "why" and "how" good shepherds go bad and hurt not help the sheep. I have some ideas ;)
I understand completely what you went through: working hard, delivering above and beyond, yet being invisible. It’s a hard place. Thank you for sharing your story. It helped me today!!!
I had just read this verse today
Psalm 27:10 For my father and my mother have forsaken me, but the Lord will take me in.
So it was timely you had mentioned about how David wasn't even in the lineup.
Very powerful post and a great encouragement 👏
This pierced my heart in the most healing way. I’ve been in that silent, hidden season—overlooked, misunderstood, and wondering if I missed God’s voice completely. Your honesty gave language to the ache I couldn’t explain. “If God has called you, no amount of human oversight can cancel His anointing” — that line brought tears to my eyes. Thank you for reminding us that obscurity isn’t rejection; it’s often refinement. Like David, we’re being shaped in the fields for a purpose far greater than any platform.
“Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that He may lift you up in due time.” – 1 Peter 5:6
Thank you for sharing this. It was more than a post—it was confirmation. 🙏🏽
Thank you, Shunta. You are welcome. I'm glad this writing was a blessing.