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I have forgiven what happened in the past....that is not an issue. I'd like to know if talking to my pastor is a good idea or not, I fully take on board that he may not be gifted in counselling, and that is why I am reluctant to talk to him. But surely pastors should know how their 'sheep' are doing?? I think he knows something is up, then again sometimes i think I am imagining it. Maybe I could ask him for a recommended counsellor? I'd really appreciate some direct advice here.

I have something in my past that I have talked to a past pastor about, this was a few years ago, I recieved alot of support around this issue, I felt that I had moved on from this issue, but the root is still there I have realised over the past 6 months or so. It is something from my childhood, I can distract myself from it, keep busy, start new things and it goes away, but it comes back as sure as the new day....I'm sorry if this sounds like waffle. *sigh* I can function but sometimes the emotional pain that I carry hidden is so hard to bear. What I am seeking advice for is whether to talk to my 'new' pastor about this ... or not. I have no idea how I would broach the subject. I don't want to be seen as moaning, I don't want sympathy I am really shy I suppose, and find it hard to talk. That's why I'm asking you guys on here. Years ago I did have counselling for a few weeks about this issue, but when I'm fine... I'm fine.... and think I don't need it. I'm not bipolar I know that much. I don't know what God wants me to do. I really don't. I can feel comfort in Gods presence but the closer I draw to God this issue, like a thorn is there, and I want it to go away. Maybe it never will but what should I do?

ok thanks ncn. I watched the programme on TV the other day...really fascinating.

does anyone know if his body has been reburied? Maybe somewhere more fitting for a King?

I've read it and agree! Personally, I think the main reason people on forums are rude and unchristian is because of a) annonimity; people think they can say what they really think without the consequences, ie of seeing that person every week in church if you said it to their face... and b) they are just plain rude and forget they are talking to another human being made in the likeness of God!! ...plus, communication on forums can be misunderstood, forthrightness can be taken as anger, facial expressions are lacking... so heres a smile