I struggle daily, as any other person going through life. That's life.
Going to church is my way of taking my focus off of life and worshipping God. I love to give God honor and glory through my praise and learning more about Him.
My message is this: preachers will focus on problems in life and magnify those areas that we tend to overlook, but sometimes they don't offer a solution. It becomes a prayer, which in my eyes is a stresser, so going to church makes me focus on my every, little problem. That's not what I want to do at church. I want my mind fully focused on God.
Preachers also criticise from the pulpit. It's hard enough going through life with all our daily struggles, but then to get needled for things way beyond our control isn't helpful. It's very hurtful. I hate being criticised and judged. Hate is opposite love. God calls us to love one another, to speak life, to edify and build each other up.
The last thing that really keeps me from wanting to go to church functions is most of them require a fee. At some point, every church function becomes a fund raiser. As a mom of three, it's hard enough affording life within our means, but now you want to charge an entry fee per person? Then, the snacks and drinks cost money too? No thanks! I'd rather stay home and host a movie night with my family.
