JillMonaco

I just want to love a simple life. To do that I have to ruthlessly look at what isn’t serving that life and be willing to let familiar things go.

Have you ever felt like you were groomed to be a good Christian but not a good person? Like performing the right way was why you got affirmed & endorsed. But heart issues got “accountability” instead of love? Professional Christianity over being human.

Sometimes you can feel when a faith leader goes from sharing helpful info from a pure heart to help to … somethings off. The spirit of ambition begins to take over. Maybe why we were meant to minister to our tribe who knew where we came from. We aren’t meant to carry applause.

I told my therapist that I sometimes feel like I’m enslaved by the Christian system along with those I minister to. My chain is just longer.

Me: “Jesus, I’m sorry for the times I get triggered and avoid prayer, worship, Bible reading. It reminds me of the spiritual abuse. I want to enjoy you more.” Jesus: “It’s ok. It’s been happening for centuries and I can take it. I’m still here.”

There is a unique pain to watching a ministry who covered up abuse ostracize you while publicaly being praised for their love and wisdom.

When you’re in a battle you feel beat up and exhausted. But that doesn’t mean you’re not advancing.

For anyone who thinks I have a bone to pick and that’s why I talk about spiritual abuse, you don’t know me. I forgive you.

People who defend victims aren’t the bad guy. But it’s easier to attack them them than to face the fact your idol may not be who you thought they were.

Your triggers are your unprocessed stories.

God says, “My Kingdom is big enough for you all to win.”

Today is the first day I could slow down in weeks. I find it a bit challenging as my nervous system got used to running on high. Advent reminds me of the spiritual posture of waiting with hope and assurance. I encourage you to enjoy this sacred space.

If you’re feeling broken remember the Lord is close to the brokenhearted. So that means you’re actually in a place to feel more of the love of God.

The goal is to BE like Jesus not ACT like Him. The performance culture is what’s creating a bunch of “actors” who can’t live like Christ.

I know the pain of losing loved ones to assassination. Charlie Kirk stood for life, faith, and truth—unashamed of Jesus. Now is not the time to attack him, but to honor his legacy, pray for his family, and ask: Where will you spend eternity?

Having your spiritual armor on doesn’t mean you’re in danger. It means you’re equipped to win.

The blessing is on the other side of the battle.

Sometimes the way God equips you doesn’t look like the land He gives you.

If we don’t mourn death, we don’t value life.

@MikeWingerii Great way to say it. I’ve gathered some speakers who are doing this. SpiritualAbuseSummit.com

My agenda: Shine a light on abuse in the church while not gossiping about it.