everyday i wake up with knots in my stomach and trouble breathing.
my life continues to go into a downward spiral.
in the past, i had my dependence on god.
06, there is nothing that cannot be forgiven with unconditional love.
Please do not continue to beat yourself up.
If you believe in God, then you need to know that he is not condemning you. You are only repeating what you've been falsely taught. It is not truth, and you are not wicked.
You are a dear person who has not received the love and support he should have. You are worthy of love, not punishment. Please think on these words.
hugs to you
my father served in the second world war.
he served in the south pacific.
he loved his time in the military and my mother was more than supporting.
they just posted the simplified august study watchtower on jw.org.. paragraph 11 of the "expectation!
" article says this:.
"so even if we feel that we have been waiting a long time, this does not mean that the end is far away or that it is not coming in our lifetime.".
im here sitting and listening to youtube video songs and practicing on my guitar and checking out posts on jwn.
and one more thing, im seeing the spanish jws going door to door in my street.
they work my street every single week.
Bungi Bill put it well.
The last time I saw them on my street there were two teenaged girls in dowdy long skirts being followed by an older man (that was creepy, really). I was in the kitchen and heard a barely audible tap on the front door, but by the time I'd gotten there the girls were far down the street I don't remember what they left in the door, but I do remember my impression that they certainly did not want to actually engage anyone at the door as they barely made any noise.
I was like that for quite a time at before I faded. Really did not want to talk to anyone as I thought what we had to say was embarrassing.
i see an attitude among some people here which is not very helpful.
i can understand it, but still, it's not constructive or helpful.. if you condemn the society for not changing, but then you also condemn them when they do change in a positive way, what incentive or motive does that provide for the people at the society to ever want to change for the better?.
also, what does that attitude look like to current witnesses who are having doubts?.
basically, from what i can tell from the new return to jehovah brochure, is that the governing body is now offering amnesty to anyone who has been gone from the congregation but now wants to return.. it claims it doesn't matter what sins you've done, or what caused you to leave, if you repent to jehovah and ask the elders to help you, and return to the meetings, you'll be warmly welcomed with no disciplinary action or judgment against you..
Funny how those still in cannot seem to grasp the very simple fact that we left because we realized it's a bunch of hooey...not because we "sinned" (as if there is any such thing). We are not miserable and aching to return, for that would be like a dog returning to its vomit. We are simply happy to be rid of the oppressive cult strings that once tied our hands and brains and choked our real selves almost to death.
Life outside is a breath of fresh, beautiful, life-sustaining air for which we are all most grateful.
i have a customer who's son is a jehovah's witness.
he was disfellowshipped over a year ago.
this is the second time he's been disfellowshipped.
this was the reason that our 12 year old son gave us for wanting to be baptized.
my wife and i actually agreed that he should wait a little longer, thank god!
by the time he was 13 he was running wild.
the new ldc / rbc.
requirements.
there are many requirements, but when you get to the end of the form.
long time lurker (2009-ish), first time poster.
first of all, i want to say thank you everyone who contributes to these boards and provokes stimulating conversations and thought processes.
all the opinions and different perspectives are very enlightening.
Freemindfade, great list! So true.
Snare, I so agree with your comment. Each day of life IS precious, and those who think that some imaginary fairytale paradise in the far off future is real...miss most of the joy of life.
Humblespud, so glad you have not wasted the bulk of your life missing out on your real life. If there's one truth in the bible, it's that the truth will set you free...and you are on your way to that glorious freedom. You may need to allow some time for grief, as the reality of non-eternal life hits hard...but it's really like having scales fall from your eyes and seeing that life is pretty cool after all. So glad you decided to post here, and welcome!
