{"id":17897,"date":"2023-07-13T16:58:37","date_gmt":"2023-07-13T16:58:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/gist\/?p=17897"},"modified":"2023-07-13T16:58:37","modified_gmt":"2023-07-13T16:58:37","slug":"why-im-quitting-priesthood-after-9-years-man-makes-tough-decision-video","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/gist\/2023\/07\/13\/why-im-quitting-priesthood-after-9-years-man-makes-tough-decision-video\/","title":{"rendered":"Why I&#8217;m quitting priesthood after 9 years &#8211; Man makes tough decision -VIDEO"},"content":{"rendered":"<ul>\n<li><strong>A man has decided to quit priesthood after 9 years.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>The clergyman noted that it&#8217;s highly necessary for his mental health.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p>South-African Reverend Lefoko Mogotsi, who has dedicated over nine years to priesthood, recently announced his resignation in a heartfelt <a href=\"https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/gist\/2023\/07\/05\/lady-arrested-for-allegedly-stealing-clothes-wigs-and-using-them-for-tiktok-content-video\/\"><strong>TikTok<\/strong><\/a> video.<\/p>\n<p>Via an emotionally charged post, the reverend conveyed his difficult decision to step away from his vocation in order to prioritize his mental well-being.<\/p>\n<p>In the video, Reverend Mogotsi candidly explained that he had been battling depression and anxiety for several years, and the pressures associated with his role as a priest had profoundly affected his overall health.<\/p>\n<p>In his words:<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>\u201cAfter 9 years of being a priest, I am making the hardest decision of my life. I\u2019ve decided to let go of my calling for the sake of my mental health. I am walking away. Judge me all you want.\u201d<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>Watch the video below:<\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 576px;\" class=\"wp-video\"><video class=\"wp-video-shortcode\" id=\"video-17897-1\" width=\"576\" height=\"1024\" preload=\"metadata\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"video\/mp4\" src=\"https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/gist\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/07\/1cde3569e4a4aa0da3b8b4d5b9b0d41f.mp4?_=1\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/gist\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/07\/1cde3569e4a4aa0da3b8b4d5b9b0d41f.mp4\">https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/gist\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/07\/1cde3569e4a4aa0da3b8b4d5b9b0d41f.mp4<\/a><\/video><\/div>\n<p>The reverend&#8217;s video deeply resonated with viewers, as he openly discussed the challenges he had encountered, emphasizing the importance of prioritizing personal well-being and taking a break from the demanding nature of his work.<\/p>\n<p>The clergyman in a follow-up post also noted that he&#8217;s not a Roman Catholic Priest and has a wife and children.<\/p>\n<p>Reacting to the emotional clip, one @<strong>DYEYI-KHOZAH<\/strong>\u00a0said;\u00a0<em>\u201cSebastical leave is needed sheeeemmm but most pastors are not aware of it. May the good Lord carry you.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p>@<strong>baby<\/strong>\u00a0said; \u201c<em>Don\u2019t quite dear, as u are doing God\u2019s work, deliverance will come for you. For his word says is there anything too hard for God, keep on in faith.<\/em>\u201d<\/p>\n<p>@<strong>maan beny<\/strong>\u00a0reacted;\u00a0<em>\u201cBut who said that a road going to God\u2019s kingdom is easy please don\u2019t give up just pray herder for with God never is impossible.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p>@<strong>Teetee2<\/strong>\u00a0reacted:\u00a0<em>\u201cIt\u2019s still better than hiding and doing the unthinkable!\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>@Monis 2<\/strong> commented: <em>\u201cI decide yesterday also to take a break but not from God, only the church. I\u2019m drained. So sad that there\u2019s no trauma counselling for pastors.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>@Palesa.Let<\/strong> reacted; \u201c<em>Love and light Reverend. I know God will see you thru this. it\u2019s high time we accept gore baruti le bona ke batho. Hang on there. Speedy recovery.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>@Sindi Mnikathi<\/strong> commented: <em>\u201cEvery time I want to go back to church, I remember why I left. I only visit other people\u2019s churches, I don\u2019t have one set church I go to.\u201d\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A man has decided to quit priesthood after 9 years. The clergyman noted that it&#8217;s highly necessary for his mental health. South-African Reverend Lefoko Mogotsi, who has dedicated over nine years to priesthood, recently announced his resignation in a heartfelt TikTok video. 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