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  My family

  by lriddle80 in

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  2. experiences

  i just wanted to get some feedback.

  i don't want to go into the whole story, it's too long and it's been told by a lot of people here.

  anyway, i think i am disfellowshipped or about to be.

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  Thanks everyone!!
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  My family

  by lriddle80 in

  1. jw
  2. experiences

  i just wanted to get some feedback.

  i don't want to go into the whole story, it's too long and it's been told by a lot of people here.

  anyway, i think i am disfellowshipped or about to be.

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  Hello! I just wanted to get some feedback. I don't want to go into the whole story, it's too long and it's been told by a lot of people here.

  Anyway, I think I am disfellowshipped or about to be. (which, I am glad about, except for my family who is still in - survivors guilt) I refused the certified letter. Not answering phone calls, etc. My family is shunning me, of course. But my plan is to text my mom regularly, just talking about my life, not about how she should leave that crazy cult, but just as a daughter texting her mom. I am fully aware she won't text back and she hasn't. Do you all think it's a good idea? Have you done anything similar? What were the results? I don't even know what the end game is. I just want to remind her I still exist, I guess. To be a thorn in her side maybe. If she blocks my number, will I be able to tell when texting her? Thanks for your help!!
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  For any that still believe in God and Jesus, what is your reasoning on this matter?

  by BourneIdentity in

  1. jw
  2. experiences

  in the old testament, god was always full of anger and jealousy resulting in the murder of millions of people.

  we’re told jesus perfectly reflects his fathers qualities.

  why in the new testament does jesus show no hint of anger and jealousy and wanting to kill people?

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  Cofty, I guess the first thing I would challenge is that any life is "innocent" because there is original sin, though if you don't believe in that, then it's pointless to argue.

  Also, I am probably a bad example of a person because I tend to focus on my own life and those in my circle of influence. Outside of that, I don't know. The Bible says we overcome by the word of our testimony, so I focus on that.

  Irresponsible, maybe, but God is present and comforting despite the hell my life can sometimes be. We went through a nightmare with my son and God revealed the whole depravity in small doses as to not completely overwhelm us. I was fasting during this time and prayed he would get caught for anything he tried to do and my son literally got caught in all the sneaky things he was trying to do. God showed me he was there every time I felt unseen, lonely, forsaken. He showed how good he was even though what my son was involved in wasn't. And now, since we've come through it, our family is the strongest it ever was. I believe we had a type of house of cards aspect to our family. My husband had checked out in his own way, I hadn't realized I was checked out and my son was involved in terrible things and God revealed it. Now my husband is completely different, I am different and my son is going to have a future, which he was close to not being alive. God is good.

  My present trial is with my Jehovah's witness family and it's been cool to see how God is answering prayers that I have been praying for over 10 years. I am in the middle of it, so I can't share yet, but he is working!

  I can't speak for other people. And I can't help people who don't want to see the beauty. I see it. Jesus is the way, the truth and the life...I am not. Seek God and he promises to let you find him.
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  For any that still believe in God and Jesus, what is your reasoning on this matter?

  by BourneIdentity in

  1. jw
  2. experiences

  in the old testament, god was always full of anger and jealousy resulting in the murder of millions of people.

  we’re told jesus perfectly reflects his fathers qualities.

  why in the new testament does jesus show no hint of anger and jealousy and wanting to kill people?

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  I believe in God, Jesus, the Holy Spirit from reading the Bible.

  But also, in my own life, as I pray and watch my life, I see God comforting me, supporting me when I have no strength, being so faithful to meet my needs and to let me know that he is here and is with me in ways that blow my mind.

  This life on Earth can be a waking nightmare, but God never fails to let me know he is with me and that he loves me and will never leave me or forsake me.
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  My Mom's Challenge to Me

  by lriddle80 in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  so my jw mom messages me on facebook last night and says she wants me, for a month, to read the bible, but first pray using the name jehovah and in jesus name and then read it with an open mind.

  she is so ridiculous!

  first of all, i do pray but i usually just say father and i always pray in jesus name and i find it ironic that she is saying i should have an open mind when hers is closed.

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  I just miss her. I wish we could have a regular mom and daughter relationship. I chose to leave, and I am happy about it. Not everyone gets what they want, so I am just being spoiled, I guess. I need to just be satisfied with what I have and the love that's in my life and leave it all be. I hate giving up, but maybe I should, for my own peace. It's a bummer.
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  My Mom's Challenge to Me

  by lriddle80 in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  so my jw mom messages me on facebook last night and says she wants me, for a month, to read the bible, but first pray using the name jehovah and in jesus name and then read it with an open mind.

  she is so ridiculous!

  first of all, i do pray but i usually just say father and i always pray in jesus name and i find it ironic that she is saying i should have an open mind when hers is closed.

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  The truth is...I am ridiculous.
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  My Mom's Challenge to Me

  by lriddle80 in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  so my jw mom messages me on facebook last night and says she wants me, for a month, to read the bible, but first pray using the name jehovah and in jesus name and then read it with an open mind.

  she is so ridiculous!

  first of all, i do pray but i usually just say father and i always pray in jesus name and i find it ironic that she is saying i should have an open mind when hers is closed.

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  She won't know, but I am doing it anyway.

  I guess I was just venting on here since my friends don't really understand how it is.

  It's ok if you don't believe or care about anything I say. I don't have any answers probably. I am not an authority on anything.

  Thanks for chiming in, hope it entertained you for a moment :)

  Have a good night!!
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  What are YOU depending on for Salvation? New Video

  by JW Answers in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  many groups (jehovah's witnesses, mormons, sda'..) false teachers and deceivers today rely and depend on good works, their own righteousness, keeping the law, having a certain lifestyle or behaviour, being faithful in service and/or being baptised to save them from their sins.

  however, all of the above according to god's word, will never save a soul.

  in this video, i cover most items which people today try and depend on to save them from their sins.

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  I came to the terrifying realization that I had nothing to bring to the table for salvation; I saw my total depravity. I asked Jesus to save me and he did. Since then I feel like rain that transformed to snow, like Pinocchio when he became real. There's a peace in my previously tortured soul and a chaos in my life that feels like everything is getting restored. Pretty awesome if you ask me!!
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  My Mom's Challenge to Me

  by lriddle80 in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  so my jw mom messages me on facebook last night and says she wants me, for a month, to read the bible, but first pray using the name jehovah and in jesus name and then read it with an open mind.

  she is so ridiculous!

  first of all, i do pray but i usually just say father and i always pray in jesus name and i find it ironic that she is saying i should have an open mind when hers is closed.

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  lriddle80

  I will definitely let you know how it goes in a month! I am expecting we'll have a great talk, discussing things of the Bible and she will still believe what she believes and I will still believe what I believe. But maybe there will be a bonus surprise that I don't expect!
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  My Mom's Challenge to Me

  by lriddle80 in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  so my jw mom messages me on facebook last night and says she wants me, for a month, to read the bible, but first pray using the name jehovah and in jesus name and then read it with an open mind.

  she is so ridiculous!

  first of all, i do pray but i usually just say father and i always pray in jesus name and i find it ironic that she is saying i should have an open mind when hers is closed.

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  Also, I don't believe God is choosing my side or hers. I believe God is working in her heart and mine. He is all about restoration and reconciliation and unity. I think God works in amazing ways, sometimes using really terrible things to turn lives around. I don't think we can put God in a box. He is for me, he is for her and he is for you. His will is for all to come to salvation, but he also knows that some people won't. Historically, this has been the case. Not all Israelites went in to the promised Land. And I think there is a lot we can't understand or know, but to know that God works all things for good for those he has chosen to be his people, so I rest in that. If someone else can't believe that, well that's on them, I guess.