'We've heard a lot about safe places lately, but what does it mean to foster one in your women's ministry or Bible study group?' Author MaryDeMuth shares how we can create safe places for the broken to find hope and healing. OnTheBlog
The first time I attended a formal-ish Bible study I was a new Christ-follower at a summer camp for teens. After every message, girls would gather in cabins and talk about the Bible. Though I knew relatively little about even looking up a Bible verse, I participated eagerly. But I’ll never forget the look on my leader’s face when I began unpacking my upbringing—a tale of sexual assault, neglect, parental death, divorces, and suicidal thoughts.
My insightful leader understood. She created a safe place for me to land, to ask questions, and, mostly, just to be loved. She put feet to incarnational ministry, entering into my tale of woe, praying for me, and weeping alongside. She pointed me to the Bible, but didn’t reduce it to clichés and simple formulas of victory. She allowed the Bible to be its messy self.
We had fun together. She knew that if I stayed mired in my story without fun or joy, I would be swallowed by it. We laughed a lot. She put her arm around my shoulder when she sensed my struggle. If we want to create safe places for the women in our care,Surrender ourselves fully to Jesus .Remember it’s about serving others, teaching well, and offering encouragement —all with a cheerful attitude.Devote ourselves to others, giving them honor .Bless those who are difficult .
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