Is it Safe?

I have heard it said many times in Treatment, that for those that are hurting, the Church is the last place they turn to for help. Whether it is self-imposed shame or shame imposed by others, the Church needs to do a better job of accepting the wounded and before we quickly condemn the Church, remember we are the Church. Do we quickly judge others for their actions? Have we placed our self so high on the mountain that we deny that the valleys exist? Have we denied our own valleys for fear of what others might say or do? Is your Church a place of safety for those struggling? Is it safe for you? Is it safe for your Pastor? If not, then what can we do to change, so that we, the Church, will be the first place people look to for comfort and answers because the only comfort is in the arms of a loving God and the fellowship of His people.