Today as I was trying to put my baby down for a nap, he was cranky and crying and I was doing my best to confort him (comfort=nursing him)the doorbell rang several times and knocking like there was a fire. so I go to see who it was, guess what? It was JW, he was so nice and pleasent looking, he proceeded to tell me how the world in all religions were uniting, well in the bedroom my baby is crying, I also was un-prepared to speak to him (any other time I always say I cant wait till one comes to my door so I can speak) and guess what I froze, I told him I was an athiest (thought that would get me off the hook) finally I had to tell him thanks but no thanks. In my mind I was saying to myself my baby needs more at this time than this man does)as I went back and laid down with my son, soo many things went thru mind, I felt very shamefull that I said I was an athiest, but I am far from one, I also asked for forgiveness from above, I hope I got it. I also pictured this sweet man who only knew one thing and who knows how long he has been one and I prayed for him, prayed that he might see thru sheeps clothing. The whole thing disturbed me.
Did I do the right thing? and why did it bother me soo much?
excuse the typos, typing with one hand holding the baby in the other
What just happended?????
by SarahT 3 Replies latest jw friends
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SarahT
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dedalus
What happened? You were busy, you were interrupted, and you didn't respond the way you might have if you'd had five minutes and a cup of coffee with which to mull things over!
Go easy on yourself!
Oh, and there's nothing shameful about being an atheist; if God is as understanding as you say he is, he's probably an atheist himself.
Dedalus
P.S. Congrats on the baby!
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Francois
One of the things that marks an adult is the ability to set and stick to priorities. Your baby needed you more than the JW at the door; more than you needed to engage in debate with the JW at the door. And you made the right decision: you seen your duty and you done it.
Congratulations
Francois
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AGuest
Dearest SarahT... may you have peace...
And may you know that what you considered to be an 'error'... has already been forgiven you, was in fact forgiven before you uttered it, as my Father and my Lord both know your heart... and your motive and intention.
Know that some might respond to this negatively, asking my 'authority' to forgive your 'error', but... if it eases YOUR mind and heart, how then can I 'love' you, my neighbor, and deny you peace by withholding such simple words from you? Truly, what 'law' has been broken by your seeking forgiveness... and me stating it to be granted?
Thus, by the spirit of my Father, the Holy One of Israel, JAH OF ARMIES, that is in me... holy spirit... which I received by means of His Son and Christ, my Lord, JAHESHUA MISCHAJAH, I say to you, you have been forgiven... go your way in peace.
John 20:21-23
Matthew 16:19Servant to the Household of God, Israel, and a slave of Christ,
SJ