To all my fellow Christians out there with same sex attraction who still believe that sex is for marriage, and that marriage is between a man and a woman; just know that I love you. I can't wish you a Happy Pride, because we are not celebrating our sin, rather we are trying to resist temptation and live life in such a way that we are drawn closer to God, but I need you to know that I love you and that I understand you.
Our fellow Christians often don't have kind words for us, and the church has yet to understand our need for ministry and companionship, so the temptation to join in and wish one another a "Happy Pride" can be strong. After all, when the church often has nothing good or helpful to say to us, we want to lean in the other direction in order to encourage one another. Because sometimes it feels like its just us against both the church and the world. But instead of celebrating disordered love, let's celebrate God's perfect love. Even if other people find our attraction repulsive and mind-boggling, He loves us for who we are and He remember's our frame. He knows that we are only dust with an innate need to be loved by one another.
So lets love each other, as brothers and sisters in Christ. Let's encourage one another. Not just toward holiness, but toward hope and happiness. Let's gather together and enjoy each other's company, telling stories and jokes that only we can appreciate. Let's celebrate God's love for us, our love for God, and our love for each other. God bless.
