We Don't Do That Here!

“WE DON’T DO THAT HERE!” That’s what my pastor said as he put his hand up in my face like a big red STOP sign. I wasn’t trying to cause trouble. I was a new believer who had experienced something I didn’t understand, and I went to someone I trusted for help. Instead, I walked away hurt. But that church hurt was NOT going to get the final word in my story. In this episode of Real Talk with Rosie, we continue Step Two of 12 Steps to Freedom: “Came to believe that a Power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity.” Rick and I had a choice. Would one painful church experience stop us from searching for God—or would we forgive, keep searching, and keep asking God to show us the truth? What happened next still makes me laugh. God used the computer guy at work to lead us to a church where I discovered something completely different. 😂 And a Bible study called “Breakthrough to Joy” quickly became known among us ladies as “Breakdown to Joy!” 😂 Through it all, I was learning something that became a huge part of Step Two: People may disappoint me, but God will never leave me or forsake me. 👑 ROSIE’S KINGDOM PRINCIPLE Don’t let a bad experience with God’s people become your definition of God. Forgive, stay in the Word, keep searching for truth, and keep following Jesus. 👑 KINGDOM INVENTORY Take some time to pray about these questions and ask the Holy Spirit to show you what is happening in your heart: • Have I allowed a church hurt to become my picture of God? • Is there someone I need to forgive without returning to unhealthy leadership? • Am I testing what I hear against Scripture? • Have I stopped looking for healthy Christian community because one experience hurt me? And here’s the big one: Do I believe God is still with me—even in the parts of my story I don’t understand yet? Don’t rush through these questions. Honest answers can help uncover places where God wants to bring truth, healing, and freedom. 💬 Choose one question and share your thoughts in the comments. Your story may help someone else realize they’re not alone. ❤️ Learn more about Recycled Women Ministries, my books, and resources for your journey at rosemaryfisher.com. Protect your Fruit. Fix your Crown. Keep your Eyes on Jesus. 👑 Your past does not define you. Your wounds do not disqualify you. And it is never too late for God to write a beautiful new chapter in your story. #RealTalkWithRosie #ChurchHurt #12StepsToFreedom #ChristianRecovery #ChristianTestimony #StepTwo #JesusChrist #RecycledWomenMinistries