Tuesday, April 17, 2007
Religion..a sensitive subject...
I've been struggling off an on over the past year or so about which religion should be a part of my life. I do believe I am a Christian but I tend to balk at "organized" religion. It's amazing how episodes from childhood can mar and change any view you would have of such organized religion. I was raised a Jehovah Witness. Due to an event, I turned my back on that religion. Since then I've not really stepped foot in any church. I've never truly turned my back on God nor Jesus but I am not comfortable with the idea of going into a Church. What brings this up again? My sitter, who is Pentacostal, took my daughter to Church with her this past Sunday. Vicky loved it, as I knew she would, due to the singing and activities they have there. They wish me to go also. Do I go once, to be polite? Or just come right out and tell them, I do not like attending "organized" religion? Would it hurt me to just go once? I don't think so. Personally, since I've been battling this dilemna over a year, I think God is trying to show or tell me something by finding this sitter. Pentacostal though? I can't see myself wearing dresses. Sorry, it's just not happening. I don't think that's the message though. I think He is just trying to open the door. Question is, can I walk through it? : )
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Yes! I believe you can.
It seems to me you have surpassed a many of other obstacles (through reading your blog). And this seems simple. So how about a Church of Christ? As long as it is a Bible teaching church you cannot go wrong. I have been to the Church of Christ my whole life. My sister too, although the past 30 years she is a Jehovah Witness, so I know a thing or two on that subject. (and it can be a sensitive subject!) But I believe I am a Christian and wish you all the best. And may the Lord Bless you and Vicky.
Thank you. My biggest hurdle is walking through the door into a crowd of people I do not know. I am extremenly shy in new places. I go to the same stores only because I know the people working there. I don't put myself into new situations because I can't face people. Writing on this blog is the part of me that wishes I could be much braver. The hardest job I ever had to do was work at a convenience store. You meet NEW people everyday! ARGGHH!! haha
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