Family, Today’s sermon speaks to a very real and painful reality: women in emotionally and mentally abusive relationships, especially when promises of change are made but harm continues. This message was shared in truth and love, not to shame, judge, or pressure anyone, but to bring clarity, protection, and hope. It reminds us that loving a person does not require accepting abuse, and that boundaries are not a lack of faith. ⚠️ Trigger Warning: This sermon discusses emotional and mental abuse, manipulation, and relationship trauma. If this topic is close to your heart, please take care of yourself as you read or listen. It is okay to pause, step away, or reach out for support. If this sermon speaks to you personally: - You are not weak - You are not alone - You are not failing God This is a safe space for respectful discussion, prayer, and support. Please be mindful in your comments. No victim-blaming, no minimizing abuse, and no pressure on anyone to share more than they are comfortable sharing. If you need prayer, you are welcome to ask. If you need silence, that is honored too. We walk this road together, with truth, grace, and Christ at the center.

- Called to love the sinner, not normalize the sin.

Before the week speaks over you, let Christ speak into you. We spend so much time asking God to move, fix, open doors, or change situations, but Sunday invites a different posture: attention. Not noise. Not effort. Awareness. Scripture says, “Be still, and know that I am God.” (Psalm 46:10) Stillness isn’t weakness. It’s trust. Check-In: • What has been the loudest voice shaping your week? • Where is God asking you to slow down, not speed up? • What would obedience look like right now, even if it’s small?

This trilogy does something powerful: 1. No Repentance, No Peace – exposes the problem 2. When Conviction Is Ignored – warns of delay 3. When God Stops Knocking – forces a decision Raw and real my brothers and sisters in Christ. Our Lord is calling us home it’s time to listen. DISCLAIMER FOR THIS SERIES This series is not meant to shame, attack, or condemn anyone. It is meant to wake hearts up. If these messages feel heavy, that is not hate. That is conviction. And conviction is a form of mercy. Comfort was never the goal. Repentance leads to life. Truth sometimes wounds before it heals. If this stirred something in you, don’t harden your heart. Don’t argue with it. Bring it to God. The door is still open. Grace is still available. Choose today.