On Discernment
On Discernment and Stewardship in Care
I believe we have to be careful who we put in roles that guide the minds and hearts of others.
When a person hasn’t come into alignment with how God designed them — body, soul, and spirit — I believe it’s hard for them to lead others into wholeness. I’ve seen people who are gay or who have changed their sex placed in mental health roles, and from my viewpoint, if someone is still unsettled in their own identity, I worry about the counsel they give to vulnerable people.
To me, knowing yourself in God comes first. I believe Scripture is clear about male and female, and I believe when we depart from that order, confusion follows. I believe putting people in positions of authority while they’re still wrestling at that level can put the whole system at risk, because hurting people can hurt people.
I say this with compassion, not hatred. I pray for everyone — gay, straight, trans, detransitioned. I want each person to find peace, to look within, to meet the Holy Spirit who tells us who we really are.
My concern is stewardship. Mental health is sacred ground. The people who sit in that chair are often at their lowest. I believe they deserve counselors who are grounded, who know themselves in God, and who can point them to truth without their own wounds leading the session.
So I pray for wisdom for those who hire. I pray for healing for those who struggle. And I pray that we return to God’s order, because I believe that’s where safety and clarity are found.
