by Celtic 17 Replies latest jw friends
I know what is missing from my life, it is an individual that deep inside I know I have been yearning to know, but never know how to ask if He'll accept me as a friend. I do not know how to find Him cos I feel so worthless inside.
How do i share my life with Jesus?
peace
mark
Make him the Lord of your life.
YERUSALYIM
"Vanity! It's my favorite sin!"
[Al Pacino as Satan, in "DEVIL'S ADVOCATE"]
But how?
peace
celtic
I feel much the same way about Lydia Schone, but I know it's hopeless.
Cel
Well, since only one of our resident christians has responded, i'll make a suggestion that might allow you to meet him in person. Seat yourself in a comfy chair. Smoke half a joint, then say jesus, jesus is lord, or something to that effect over and over for about 20 minutes. And don't worry about jesus, nothing makes him angry. Let me know how it goes.
Satan
Saint Satan.
Last time I tried THAT I was put in the loony bin for 3 months
because I thought I was possessed by SATAN.
Celtic.Do not try such a foolish thing as SS suggests.
((((((Celtic)))))))
You are not worthless! I am sorry you feel so inside.
There are many "fundies" who would tell you to just get down on your knees and pray to Jesus, telling him you recognize him as God's Son and that he died for your sins, and that you, as a sinner, wish to have him as Lord over your life.
To an ex-JW this is extremely uncomfortable.
First, you are told to pray TO JESUS. That was always a big no-no.
JWs pray to JEHOVAH -- in Jesus' name, or through Jesus.
Second, this concept that JESUS (not JEHOVAH) has the authority to hear your confession and to wipe away your sins.
Third, an ex-JW has never believed in the concept of grace (undeserved kindness) alone. There were always to be WORKS.
I'm guessing that you feel like you have to DO something to be worthy of Jesus wanting to be your friend.
It is not like that.
If you believe in Jesus and have acknowledged him as your Saviour in the past, then HE HAS BEEN YOUR FRIEND ALL ALONG. He has already accepted you.
Now it's time for YOU to be HIS friend.
In other words, he has been extending his friendship to you all along, you have merely to accept it.
You may have to ask him or even the Father to help you truly BELIEVE in the concept of grace -- sins freely forgiven thanks to the ransom, without anything more than recognition of that sacrifice.
Another way you can help yourself is to "spend time with" Jesus. Take time out of every day to read about him and meditate on what we know about what he taught.
When you feel more comfortable, you may wish to visit a church which has "open communion". That's when the church doesn't require you to be a member or to have undergone specific rites in order to share in the Lord's Evening Meal. You need only have accepted Jesus as your Lord and Saviour.
It may be for you, as it was for me, a soul-touching moment when first you partake.
A flood of emotions -- finally feeling right about sharing in the 2,000 year old ritual; not thinking of it as something reserved for some others who are somehow 'better' than you; realizing how grateful you are for Jesus having endured the torture of crucifixion; maybe finally feeling it IS okay to pray to Jesus, that Jehovah won't mind you speaking to His unique Son whose name is above any other under the sun...
I hope this helps, Mark.
"May undeserved kindness and peace be increased to YOU." -- 1 Peter 1:2
outnfree
In dealing with fear, the way out is in -- Sheldon Kopp
Edward
One should only do this while in a positive mind frame. You were probably dwelling on satan instead of jesus or god. You get what you think. Fear and anger would cause bad effects. One must want jesus or god or whatever while doing this.
SS
How is a personal thing. My suggestion, read everything you can about him in the bible, pray to him and then in EVERY situation ask, "What would Jesus want me to do in this situation" Talk to him like he's a personal friend. Tell him your fears, your joys, your hopes and sorrows. Share it all with him remembering that he is familiar with the human condition, having been like us in all things, without sinning. Know that when you fall short of the goal his reaction is not to condemn you but rather he wants to forgive you.
YERUSALYIM
"Vanity! It's my favorite sin!"
[Al Pacino as Satan, in "DEVIL'S ADVOCATE"]
STAINT SATAN
SAYS:
. Seat yourself in a comfy chair. Smoke half a joint, then say jesus, jesus is lord, or something to that effect over and over for about 20 minutes. And don't worry about jesus, nothing makes him angry. Let me know how it goes.
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YOU ARE SICK and need help!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
but i love IT
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GREAT POST
