Story Time/Prayer Request

For the last six months, I've been on this faith journey. It's been a roller coaster, but I've seen a change in me that I've never experienced before. It's refreshing but also scary. I'm terrified because I don't know what else is changing. Although I know that God's timing is true. I am also learning that waiting patiently will result in something beautiful.

When we moved here in 2003, my family attended Christ Fellowship Church (CF). In 2011, I left to get away from my parents. I ended up meeting a guy at a blood drive who told me about Peachtree Community Church (PCC). I went there from 2011-2013. I only attended for a guy, actually started to learn a little about myself, gained a few good friends, left the church, then let go of my faith for two and a half years.

About four months ago, I started to go back to Christ Fellowship and it felt like home again. I even mentioned to my pastor that this was my home church and I wish I never left. A few weeks after I mentioned that, I started getting a little closer with two of my coworkers. One of them, I knew already knew from growing up with her at CF. They both attended King's Chapel Presbyterian (KCP) and would tell me how awesome it was. As someone who grew up in the non-denominational church, the word “Presbyterian” just screamed traditional and religious. They assured me that it was actually pretty laid back and not as traditional as I one may think.

As the weeks passed by, we would have a few conversations about church again. I started to feel like God was moving me out of Christ Fellowship. It was pressed on my heart that I needed to find a “younger” church, meaning I needed to find people my age that I connect with. I realized that CF was not the church I grew up. A lot of the people I knew [along my age group] were not there anymore. I would still consider it my home church, but it’s not right for me to attend during this season of my life.

The week after Mother’s Day, I attended KCP. I was surprised to see so many people I knew from CF there. I felt welcomed. They mentioned how much they really loved the pastor. I have been attending KCP for the last four weeks. I go into the sanctuary with an open mind and pray for God to speak to me during my time here. I like the atmosphere of it. The community of people seem like a true church family. I am not a fan of the upbeat hymns they do for worship. I prefer contemporary worship. Although I have never heard a congregation harmonize so beautifully like they do here. Apparently there are several musicians who attend, as well. The service is very organized. The messages I’ve heard have been well received. I even joined a summer class that teaches about the Attributes of God. We had the first class, this past Sunday. It was interesting. However with all of this being said, I’m beginning to sense that God is pulling me out of this church now.

I told myself that, while I am searching for a new home church, I would attend one for a month at a time to see where I truly fit. I haven’t been able to feel the presence of God at KCP. I’ve asked Him to move through me during each service and He hasn’t yet. He may not for a long time. In the past 48 hours, it’s been heavy on my heart that yesterday was my last time there. I hate it because I was starting to make friends and get to know people. But if this really is God telling me to move on to the next church, then I have to move.

So my prayer request is that I truly hear the affirmation from God and not the thoughts in my mind. I need to know whether I should stay at KCP or to attend the next church. I’m not rushing this. I'll wait to move on until I know it's His voice telling me to go. However I have begun to stress myself out over it. Ask God to show me what’s next. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR READING THIS AND PRAYING!