Hello olaba,
I am new here also, so nice to meet you! I am very sorry for your pain! Somehow the pain is tripled when it seems to come from the body of Christ! Sadly not everyone that is in the church are true Christ followers including associate pastors.
The former preach Christ out of selfish ambition, not sincerely, supposing that they can stir up trouble for me while I am in chains. Philippians 1:17
Your situation reminded me strongly of Paul who also had people trying to take away his role as pastor and cause him trouble. But take heart!
"I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world." John 16:33
and then there is Joseph who was ill treated so many times
You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives. Genesis 50:20
Feeling the horrible sting of betrayal puts you in some very good company. You are NOT less than or a wimp or less loved by God because someone treats you maliciously. You are full of the power and authority of the Holy Spirit, a one of a kind ambassador of Christ put here a definitive purpose! (That last bit was for me too!)
Blessed Lord Jesus
Thank You for walking through all You did, not just because You paid my debts but because it is wonderful to serve a Lord who understands the pain this world throws at us. Bless olaba's servant's heart and heal the pain of betrayal. We ask that You lead him in such a way that he will say, you intended to harm me, but God intended it for good. Lord, help us to follow Your example of power and mercy befitting sons and daughters of the King of Kings. In Your Holy Name, amen