My Prologue

For Those Quitting Or Have Quit

To the one who’s been considering quitting their church, and to the one who hasn’t walked into a church in years, this is for you.

I understand how you feel. Maybe the weight of routine has pressed down on your soul, turning what once was a vibrant community into a hollow echo. Perhaps the sermons that once inspired you now seem repetitive, the worship that once lifted your spirit now feels like just another obligation. Or maybe you’ve been hurt—deeply hurt—by those who were supposed to love you, guide you, and be your spiritual family. The scars of betrayal, neglect, or judgment can run deep, making it hard to trust, to hope, or to believe again.

For some of you, the decision to leave has been long in the making, a slow drift away from a place that once felt like home. You’ve questioned whether your faith is fading or if it’s just the church that has failed to nourish it. For others, church became a distant memory, a chapter of life closed with no desire to return. The thought of re-entering those doors may stir up old wounds or simply leave you cold and indifferent.

But wherever you find yourself on this journey, know this: you’re not alone. Many have walked this path, feeling the same disillusionment, frustration, or pain. And it’s okay to feel this way. It’s okay to step back, to breathe, to reevaluate what church and faith mean to you.

Jesus never intended for the church to be a place of burden, but a source of life. In Matthew 11:28-30, He invites us, saying, “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” It’s a rest that doesn’t come from checking off religious duties, but from a relationship—a deep, personal connection with Him.

If you’ve left the church, or you’re thinking about it, consider this a moment to seek Jesus, outside the walls that may have felt confining. It’s a time to rediscover who He is and what He offers—a love that heals, a purpose that fulfills, and a rest that restores your soul.

This isn’t about convincing you to stay or to go back to church. It’s about finding the heart of faith again, whether inside a church building or beyond it. It’s about stripping away the layers of disappointment, the masks of religious performance, and finding something real, something that speaks to your heart and your life right where you are.

So, whether you’re standing on the edge, contemplating leaving, or whether you’ve already walked away, know that there is hope, there is healing, and there is a community that still reflects the love of Christ. And perhaps, as you read on, you’ll discover that faith isn’t confined to a pew or a program, but is found in the quiet, the honest, and the true pursuit of God.

This journey is yours, and it’s sacred. Let’s take it together.

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