Christians Hurting Christians

I am shocked, surprised, taken back by people who use God in the same sentence with judgement. You know this kind of statement, "God is so good & insert name here deserves all the crap in life because they are sinners."

Right.
Let me get this straight...you are a "better" Christian than me?
Ok, maybe, but if you feel the need to discuss this in a group or even with one friend maybe you need to check yourself. This has happened to me this year. In my small community there was much talk about a mom's group with my name thrown around. Ugh.
I realize that we are all human & walking around wounded. There are just so many in the body of Christ who have been hurt by other believers. I know I have been guilty of hurting some. I hate it. I do not want to be that person who betrays others.
Understand, this is no mistake. These women meant to say those words. They meant to bring me down. And I will never be the same. In the tearing me down via the non-profit, faith based moms group they hurt the entire group in our community.

Here's what I know...
I have a choice.
To suffer with this for the rest of my life. Not go back to any church. Lick my wounds & be possessed for the rest of your life by the pain. And then allow the pain becomes bitterness.

Do you know anyone like that? Or is that your story? Are you the victim of a wound inflicted by someone you love? A victim? It does not have to be. Just look at Joseph. He forgave his brothers for betrayal. 

Trust me, I am no Joseph. I am making the choice to trust God, forgive & move on. These women have not asked for my forgiveness. Doubt they ever will. That's not the point.
"It is true that some preach Christ out of envy and rivalry, but others out of goodwill. The latter do so in love, knowing that I am put here for the defense of the gospel. The former preach Christ out of selfish ambition, not sincerely, supposing that they can stir up trouble for me while I am in chains. But what does it matter? The important thing is that in every way, whether from false motives or true, Christ is preached. And because of this I rejoice. Yes, and I will continue to rejoice" - Philippians 1:15-18
While I am still trying to rejoice. I trust there is a bigger plan that I don't see & our best interest is at heart.
The point to this is not the yucky stuff. The point is, we all have choices in life. It's up to us how we act & how we react. Like Phil 1:15-18 says..."But what does it matter?" 
Moving on.