A clergyman has resigned from priesthood after 9 years.

 

Reverend Lefoko Mogotsi announced his resignation through a heartfelt video on TikTok.

 

According to him, he had made the difficult decision to let go of his calling in order to prioritize his mental health.

 

He wrote;

 

“After 9 years of being a priest, I am making the hardest decision of my life. I’ve decided to let go of my calling for the sake of my mental health. I am walking away. Judge me all you want.”

@revlefokomogotsi It is well. #ordinarypastor #mzansichurches #christiantiktok #depressionanxiety #menmenalhealthmatters ♬ Uzube Nami – Natasha K

Netizens Reactions:

 

@Monis 2 commented: “I decide yesterday also to take a break but not from God, only the church. I’m drained. So sad that there’s no trauma counselling for pastors.”

 

@Palesa.Let reacted; “Love and light Reverend. I know God will see you thru this. it’s high time we accept gore baruti le bona ke batho. Hang on there. Speedy recovery.”

 

@Sindi Mnikathi commented: “Every time I want to go back to church, I remember why I left. I only visit other people’s churches, I don’t have one set church I go to.” 

 

@DYEYI-KHOZAH said; “Sebastical leave is needed sheeeemmm but most pastors are not aware of it. May the good Lord carry you.”

 

@baby said; “Don’t quite dear, as u are doing God’s work, deliverance will come for you. For his word says is there anything too hard for God, keep on in faith.”

 

@maan beny reacted; “But who said that a road going to God’s kingdom is easy please don’t give up just pray herder for with God never is impossible.”

 

@Teetee2 reacted: “It’s still better than hiding and doing the unthinkable!”