Grieving the Church That Broke You

Written By Life Anchor Coach

For those mourning the loss of community and faith after leaving bad theology.

Walking away from false teaching is not just leaving a church — it’s burying a version of your life. The faces you loved, the songs you sang, the “family” that felt like home — all of it tangled with the hurt. And grief doesn’t just visit once; it returns in waves.

  • Psalm 34:18 — God is not repelled by your grief; He draws near to it.

  • Leaving deception is an act of obedience, but it is also a form of loss.

  • Healing requires both truth and lament.

Deep Reflection Questions:

  • What do you miss most from the church you left, and why?

  • How do you wrestle with anger at leaders who abused their influence?

  • What would it look like to lament and hope at the same time?

Prayer:
“Lord, I miss the good I thought I had, even though I now see the harm. Hold my grief and lead me into Your truth.”

Life Anchor Coach

Founder of Life Anchor Center | Biblical Counselor | Reformed Christian

Hi, I’m Marisely Marte—a woman radically changed by the grace of God. After years in the grip of false doctrine, addiction, and emotional pain, I found true freedom through Christ and the power of His Word. Today, I walk firmly in Reformed faith, offering biblical counseling that doesn’t water down the truth but lovingly guides women through the storms of life with Scripture as our anchor.

At Life Anchor Center, we don’t play church. We dig deep. We confront lies. And we walk alongside you with honesty, compassion, and truth. Whether you’re battling anxiety, navigating broken relationships, or healing from church hurt and deception—I’m here to help you find clarity, direction, and healing through the sufficiency of God’s Word.

Let’s break the cycles, ditch the noise, and root your life in something unshakable—Christ alone.

https://www.lifeanchorcenter.org/
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