Message from the heart of Pastor Judith James-Meikle
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 12 ก.ย. 2024
- #TheBeautifulFoundation #RhemaChristianMinistries
In a season where so many have endured, sacrificed and lost during this pandemic, I am saddened that the state of my marriage has diverted your attention. Many among us are grieving in silence without support and I do not believe that our issues should take centre stage especially at a time when God's people and the world are in such crisis.
However, I do ask for your indulgence as I break my silence...
Thank you for sharing this publicly. As a young woman who watched my mom go through abuse and was told by Pastors that she should stay and honour her marriage was painful to think about as I endured emotional abuse and adultery in my own marriage. Even though scripture said I had grounds for divorce I was still told to stay. I stayed for 5yrs after the first incident and then it continued and started to repeat a cycle. That’s when I knew it was time I do the hard thing and leave. I did it for my girls and my son. I wanted my girls to know that staying in a relationship with a man who mistreats you is not love no matter how much he says he loves you.
Judith, I was that little girl who danced at your wedding and saw the beauty of it. It grieves me to know that it has ended but I stand with you in owning your story and taking your voice back. You speaking up empowered me to continue to press on towards this painful road of divorce.
God bless you!❤️
This was BEAUTIFUL. I was RCM's member #20 (according to my membership card) over 20 years ago. I left Canada 17 years ago so I haven't been privy to any of what's been happenign there, but recently someone mentioned something to me and I went online to see if there was a statement from RCM or from you. I'm so blessed by what you said here and truly, I'm so sorry that I didn't even think to cover you in prayer all those years ago because to my immature spiritual eyes everything "seemed" good. I apologize. I believe your latter will be greater than your former and your grace will not be tainted. God will continue to give you strength and open doors. I rarely say this to anyone but, "I admire you, Pastor Judith, more now than at any other time". Be blessed. - Former Member of RCM
I am sooo sorry you endured this for so long. I have been a member of RCM over 5 years. I left right after the passing of your dad, Per the leading of the holy spirit. I knew something was not right. I chose not to judge or let it be my business. I have always seen you as my first lady, Spiritual Mother, Leader, and a woman of pure Grace and Godly Integrity and Character.. As Ruth told Naomi where u go I will go, your God will be my God. I will support whatever you put your hands to. Please keep us posted. I will continue to keep you both in prayer as you continue to heal in his Grace. Love you forever...
My heart is truly broken. I am so saddened to hear/see this union that I’ve respected, a solid rock that I’ve set presidents for my own marriage on and have profound love for my First Lady and Pastor have experienced such brokenness. I will always love you First Lady and my hope is to see you again. I love you dearly and your absence is felt every time I attend service; there is a void that you are not seen or heard. I will miss you.
My heart is filled with so much love for you Pastor Judith. And I’m so very proud of you. I admire your leadership, and I don’t underestimate the cost. I believe you, I hear you and I see you. May God bless and keep you. And may every good seed planted in this season bear bountiful fruit for generations to come.
Thank you for your transparency, your presence and power will truly be missed, but know you are respected and LOVED!!! God Bless you Pastor Judith 🙏🏾
Agree!! Classsssssyyyyy
Which God do you people serve? The bible says clearly that women should take their seat in the congregation and not on the pulpit. How do you people read the word of God.
There are no words 😶 at this time for me. This transparency brings tears to my eyes. I am chilled all over to hear your testimony. I stayed for 22 years and when I finally left even to this day I in my own quiet time blames myself. I as you did all I could - counseling and all but it was still a cycle. Thank you for sharing. 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
God blessings upon you Judith only God and you knew what you have endured be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might 🙏
Lady Meikle, you will always be missed at RCM. You are a wonderful person and i will miss your beautiful smile and your awesome presence. You are a great woman of God. May God heal your heart and your family. May God continue to bless you and your family. You are a great woman of God.
I didn’t realize how much I needed this Pastor Judith. Witnessing what has transpired over the past 18 months at RCM and in the global church for that matter has left me somewhat disillusioned. Your truth shared with such honour and grace has helped to restore my faith in the integrity of the people of God. Thank you.
You are absolutely right that Women (predominantly) in the Kingdom of God, face much alienation and suffer in silence.
I know first hand of this plight and will pray for you as God continues to heal and restore you.
As former attendee of RTT and former member of RCM I applaud your courage and I am happy to see you accept the "Beauty for Ashes".
Congratulations on the Beautiful Foundation💝
Stay blessed and
graceful Lady Judith. Keep being a world changer and a warrior in the Kingdom of the Most High God. Thanks for being transparent. Continued blessings to you and your family. Love in Christ.
From my heart to yours, you are the epitome of what strength looks like. when I heard prior to the public death of your marriage I shed a tear in private, with you in mind from a distance. thanks for the beautiful memories of your teaching and preachings over the years. I’ll always carry your love with me .
My First Lady and Pastor, you are the epitome of grace, class and strength. You will forever be the 'People's Pastor'.
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Thank you for sharing, Judith. Lots of us have been where you are, and I wish you only peace and health. Life is so much better on the other side.
💝🙏 Seeing so much grace and the strength of the Lord on your face...it just touches my heart. Praying for your family and that God will use this situation for His glory. We have to be transparent in the church so that we can expose, learn, and heal.
Your story is like a book woman of God. Go, write your book. Go, help the world. there are many out there who need your help. God bless you upstanding woman. God bless you graceful woman.
God bless you
The grace of God is sufficient to sustain us through our greatest struggles. God sees. God Knows. God can strengthen. May the strength of God be perfected in you and family.
Thank you for having the strength to speak your truth. You are not alone for I too have had to make the same decision. I know your struggle and your pain. I will be praying for you.
Thank You Pastor Judith for your transparency, honesty and truth. I stand with you! God is with you as you move through this process. 🧡
The race to the kingdom of God is not for the weak or swift but for those who WILL endure to end.
Christ reword for your as his Saint will all worth it in the End hallelujah
Pastor Judith I've always looked at you as the younger version of Sister James.
From our first youth retreat when you prayed with me you touched my spirit even to this day.
May God continue to strengthen you on your journey and I love to watch you worship. You will always be well loved and cherished because that is your blessings from God.
I love your Strength and your Grace shown in times such as this. I love you and I pray His Goodness and Mercy will not only follow you but RUN after you.
Blessings 🙌💞🙏🏽🙏🏽❤
Marcia.
Praying for you and your family to have peace and healing. Thank you for being courageous and sharing this message.
There is so much honour in "breaking the silence". Thank you for the many women you will save through your courage to speak out.🙏🏽👏🏽💗
It's unfortunate Pastor Judith what has transpired in your life . I thank you for your sincerity and transparency in your prayerful decision to move on in life as you serve God with a passion. God is our final judge in our journey of life. I wish you the very best Pastor Judith as you write a new chapter in your life with a commitment and dedication to advance the Kingdom of God. Rev.Walden Smith.
this doesn’t change anything i feel towards you..i just want to thank you for always being there when i needed a prayer for me and my son..and i will honor the way you still carried yourself to love no matter what you went you..coming from the streets i could never judge anything that you went thru..you NEVER judged me and those things helped me a lot..you’ve always been so powerful so i am anxiously waiting to see where God brings you next #GROW🙌🏼❤️🎈
MAY THE POWER AND LOVE OF JESUS CHRIST, lift you up and have CONTINUOUS FAVOUR OVER YOUR LIFE, for your beautiful level of obedience, BY THE POWERFUL NLOOD OF JESUS CHRIST I DECLARE AND PRAY, AMEN!
I am not a born a gain Christian! However I applaud your extremely elevated level of emmotional intelligence, eloquence, sincerity wisdom and commitment. God's Supreme blessings always!!!!!
Blessings to you Woman Of God ......"I WILL NOT BE SILENT" I have not been through what you have been Through, but this is what i heard in My Spirit.
Lady Judith, your strength is encouraging and your zeal is inspiring. May the hand of God continue to lead you as He has done many times before. May clarity be your portion and God grant you spiritual strategy to lead others to Christ. Thank you for your courage and the ability to be vulnerable.
Wow you are a very strong woman Judith. May God continue to strengthen and guide you.
Wow! You testimony is to help women. You have done that and I thank God for giving you the strength, the courage, the boldness to publicly say what you have said...
I am praying for you
You’re beautiful. I’m truly sorry that you are going through this. I pray that God restores you completely. 🙏🏾
Thank you for sharing these courageous words. I am praying for you and thank you for being a true leader with a heart for the people of God. I look forward to seeing what the Lord will do in your life and ministry. I am praying for God's blessings to be continually upon you.
I’m SO proud of you. ❤️
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What a beautiful woman stay strong. Thank you for sharing this message. 🙏
I cannot fully express the love and the pride I feel for you in this moment. You are Classy. Graceful. Lady of High Honour. We will always love you for the strength, dignity and character you showed, in the years you serve in such pain. You are and will always be my FIRST LADY! We stand in support of you and your children we pray that God will build you in a way that your capacity to expand will leave the enemy dumb-founded! Thank you for the courage to share such a difficult truth. We know it couldn’t be easy, but your transparency is freeing many women today. We love you and continue to support you and the beautiful ministry that is so much the part of who you are!
You speak for many of us Christian wives who didn't have a voice until now. God be with you on this journey. You have my support and prayers.
I'm in complete agreement with all that has been said. You are an amazing woman of God and I'm just truly greatful to God for the gift you have been to us. You are infinitely loved.😊❤
Lifting you, to Pastor Meikle, your children.. in heart, mind, and prayer. We love you. We appreciate you, and have a great respect for you. Will forever reserve a special place in our hearts for you both. What a beautiful way of representing yourself and reaching out to the people that love you. #transparent #vulnerability
#accountability
#class
#elegance
#dignity
#hearhervoice
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Judith I have been soo far removed from all social media and other things. God called me to seperate myself from alot. I missed this. I missed praying for you and loving you sis. When I saw you at the sharon riley event the other day I had no clue..I would have hugged you harder and longer. I love you sis. I will commit to praying for you and the family during the new part of this journey..He who began a good work will be faithful...(You finish it love ❤)
I am praying for you and your family Pastor Judith. Thank you for sharing from your heart. You will always be my first lady..Sending lots of 🤗❤
This truly breaks my heart. I started with Rhema when we were worshipping in people homes to the school auditorium to our own facility. You and Pastor Orim were the examples the models. My heart goes out to you for the courage you display in making this announcement and I pray your peace .
I love you my Sister and Pastor. Always.
Yes first lady hell is trembling right now.
We got you!!
Let's go first lady!
#warriorprincess
Sad on many fronts, for both persons.
You are a gem and the best is yet to come.
Your a classy lady. Continue to stay strong.
Woooww i had the privilege to met at this church long ago and u were awesome in fact i though at that time wooww what a beautiful woman of God and u pray for me a lot of times and i feel.the presence of the holy spirit unfortunately people arround you at that time were so evil 😈 and me and my family leave this church forever before the pandemic i feel so bad for u please take this as big lesson and please pay attention to detail who is closed to u its all i can say!
Have a bless life!!!!!
Wow, very sad news! I wish you all the best going forward.
Your such an inspiration too me! I love you always and forever 💜
Sisterhood and kindness ❤
You are the epitome of grace and dignity
I miss my First Lady, she is always so humble and have a genuine love for God. Her love for God always reflects in how she treats others. She embodies grace, beauty and kindness. She is my shero and thank you Lady Meikle for sharing.
I miss you too Beloved
May The Lord turn your ashes to beauty.
Thank you beautiful woman of God ❤️
BE BLESSED !!!!!
Thank you for this. Where are you ministering now?
You are Loved.
Sorry, my Spiritual Mother that this happen to you my heartbroken for you I am so sad for both of you I am sadder for you I was at your dad's funeral want to cry while I am writing to you. and the children. if you can contact want to go church where you are.
What he did???
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#BIGHugs my sista
Very interesting
we live in a matriarch world.....from the beginning time to present.... whether we like it or not.... its what the Divine established in LAW!!!!!! Astrologically
TO Pas's Orim &Judith Meikle.your honesty is highly appreciated.But,about the passion for souls that you have won.The prayers you,ve prayed,hearts you,ve touched.bodies. have been healed. needs that have been met and many more.How do you think. God felt .Provs.3 vs.6 .In all yours ways acknowledge him and he shall direct your paths.P as's. Your work is not .So picked up where you left .off God is not true with you yet.What if someone have the same problem and come for councilling how councel them.You're for a time as this .your Kds and others "R".depending on you both.Again God is not through with "U".yet.I'm disapointed very much .There's nothing too hard t hat God cannot change.No Mt.too high. No Valley. Too low or steep that he can't take "U".through.I decree & declare to get off your case.The Lawyer & the Judge are already.And i say Amen Hallelujah Praise the Lord .The victory is yours & ours.Enough is Enough.Your Dignity & Character counts.To God be the Glory.Do. not listen to rhe Enemy .Jesus has been more than this..Isa.40:vs.28. Have you not known? Not heard?.finish the.rest ,he never faint nor weary.Sis.Melrose 0
I read this comment and a flood of emotions rose up in me. I’m choosing to empathize with your obvious disappointment and to disregard the undertone of judgment here. Being in leadership is a difficult place to be for many reasons. Unfortunately, you’re not given the same room to be REAL like we want or should be, because there’s a huge expectation to be super-human.
Women leaders, especially, are expected to walk with the public crown that is decorated with accolades, as well as, silent scorn. They have become experts at smiling, even though privately, their tears have been their meat day and night.
Nobody know, other than that person, what it truly feels like to steady the weight of that heavy crown! It is literally NECK BREAKING! trying to keep your head up and doing everything not to turn your head to acknowledge the whispers.
It’s even worse if you would dare to say, I’m dying under the weight of all this expectation.
I can’t say enough positive about my First Lady, knowing first hand, the wrestling back and forth it takes, to make this decision, knowing that you’re opening up your life for public scrutiny.
Judith is not the saviour or the enemy of relationships! She faces the exact struggles all of us do in a monogamy.
Let’s be fair and allow for people to be people. It’s great to admire things in others, but let’s not take away their opportunity to access the same Grace that is available to All of us.
“If God be God, SERVE HIM…”
She is done ,if two can't agree then don't walk. God hates divorce but God knows. Let go and let God.
@@angellajemison7846 God hates divorce like He hates gossiping, stealing, lying and enabling an abusive person to flourish their Satanic behaviour in a marriage.
Marriage is not forever covenant. IT’S A COVENANT BY CHOICE JUST LIKE OUR CHOICE TO LISTEN AND OBEY GOD. If it were a forever covenant Christ wouldn’t have told Jewish men the criteria to divorce their polygamous wives since they were historically divorcing women with any loose reason.
Christians are so myopic about all things marriage, sex and controlling women that we have built our own petty doctrine concerning marriage.
The hate God has for divorce is no different from the hate he has for people who cheat on their taxes (93% of Christians don’t declare every single income they make.
Some churches blow up receipts for church member donations to cheat on taxes) yet Christ gave a direct righteous ORDER about giving Caesar his due based Caesars RULE and obeying the government regardless of its hatred towards He Christ Himself.
We always pull “God Hates Divorce” like a magic wand because subconsciously the dogma of marriage has misogynistic layers from the history of cultural and tribal practices on gender roles.
WHICH IS:
Men own women. Husbands own their wives. Submission has been excused for subservience.
Love required by the man unconditionally towards his wife has been reduced to merit based privilege.
If you HIT, man-handle, financially and verbally abuse your wife, she must and should divorce you. You have broken the vow of loving her as Christ loved the church that HE DIED FOR THE CHURCH!
I’ll plead with my own biological sister to forgive adultery by her husband if she can -- but I will unequivocally support her to divorce him if he is verbally, physically and financially abusive. That’s a slave master not a husband.
Women do not marry to become slaves.
God hates divorce, just like HE hates slavery that HE killed the first borns of Egypt to deliver HIS beloved Israel.
If you enslave a woman emotionally, physically and financially, the marriage must DIE for her to be released from that slavery.
It’s about time misogynistic church doctrine that makes men feel they own women once they marry them - be done away with.
If you abuse a woman, she MUST leave you. PERIOD!
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