From the ministry that personally helped me and I used to direct before coming to Exodus, Living Hope:
The Power of True Friendship
by OliviaMy journey with Living Hope Ministry (LHM) began twelve years ago as I was praying for the ministry in my church’s intercessory prayer room. During that time I felt God urging me to become actively involved. My initial response was, Abba, you have got to be kidding. He wasn’t. I had no idea what I could offer LHM. Nor did I expect the profound impact it would have in my own life. I cherish the people I have met there–they have touched my life in such a spiritually powerful way. I look back now and praise God that He led me to LHM. I have learned that no matter how uncomfortable His leading can be, it’s always better–far better–than being comfortable yet not in His will.
I initially called 817-459-2507 to schedule my appointment interview with Sue Thomas, the interim director. The last question she asked was, “This isn’t your issue, is it?” I said, “No, but I have a lot of other issues. Do you need to know them?” Thankfully, she responded with no. We would’ve been there several hours longer if she had said yes. God has used LHM to address my own issues. Yet I still have so much to learn about my identity in Christ. …
This struggle is not just happening outside the church. My continual prayer is that churches will realize that many Christians in their congregations are struggling with various forms of sexual brokenness. Not only do we need to educate believers in church about the brokenness, but we also need to share with them the hope for healing. We talk about a God that transforms, but do we really believe it? At LHM the focus is on Christ. I am privileged to struggle alongside others, finding encouragement as we are reminded that our true identities are found in Christ.
via Living Hope Ministries — God’s Truth for Those Seeking Sexual & Relational Wholeness.
Living Hope has been a part of our movement since 1992 and in ministry since 1989 (Happy 20th LHM!). They also have a thriving online community of close to 5,700 people from over 80 countries. Their young adults discussion forum is amazing.
Exodus is comprised of a counseling Network, peer based ministries and a Church Association. When these three resources are united in redemptive ministry at the local level, it is the best formula for a quality support network for those dealing with or affected by homosexuality.
We hear stories like Olivia’s all the time. People within the Body of Christ answering the Lord’s call to reach out in love and support to those struggling with same sex attractions find themselves learning, growing and being blessed just as much as the people they were seeking to help.
Sounds like God to me.
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