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Post by survive on Jan 1, 2009 15:04:03 GMT -5
My husband and I have been on the W coast now for 18 mos, continuing to go to mtg, respecting the request that we don't choose a hymn, pray, give testimony or partake of the emblems. Our little boy who will be four is asking why? We don't have an answer. Sunday we are going back to our other church where we are accepted. This is very hard. When you have been raised in this "ONLY WAY" it is hard to leave. I'm so confused today. I have not made a final chose to not go back, I'm just praying the Lord will lead us. I'm so sorry there is such a difference between Ca and CO and I don't understand. We had full fellowship there and none here. I am very sad as I write this. It seems that the suffering is from within not without
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Post by ilylo on Jan 1, 2009 17:33:15 GMT -5
There is fresh air outside the 2x2 box. Take a deep breath!
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Post by puzzled on Jan 2, 2009 9:18:35 GMT -5
Survive,
I understand your heartbreak. May I suggest you,
Consider your options...(these are the two which you are currently seeing, however there are others.)
1. Continue to attend meetings, and accept the place you have been offered.
2. Quit attending meetings, and attend a church where you are accepted.
Remember to, consider the consequences...it's best if you formulate these.
Most importantly, follow your heart.....try to not be lead by fear and guilt. Instead, trust yourself and seek fulfillment.
Keep in mind... that the choice which is best for you, will set you free.
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Post by survive on Jan 2, 2009 11:22:51 GMT -5
Thank you for you comments. I'm going to email our elder of Sunday and tell them what we are feeling in our heart. We hold nothing to them as we know they have to do what the workers tell them. I'll post what happens if anything.
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Post by puzzled on Jan 2, 2009 16:11:37 GMT -5
Your first step to freedom is not expalining yourself to me or anyone else. Enjoy the journey.....
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Post by shushy on Jan 5, 2009 3:06:07 GMT -5
Be strong survive, God will help you. Above all remember there is NO condemnation in Christ. My heart went out to you when I read your post just now. Reminded me of how it felt all those years ago and looking forward seemed so bleak, Jesus is faithful and will be there every step of the way for you.
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