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« Reply #75 on: July 11, 2010, 02:10:03 PM » |
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Yet another Sunday goes past and I have not been to Church! Part of me is sorry and I miss it, but a big part of me feels so free from the claustrophobic parts. I want to see God and be with Him as in the Shack, I know that is not gonna happen. Just don't now where to go from from here.
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« Reply #76 on: July 11, 2010, 02:18:59 PM » |
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How can you say that isn't going to happen? You just don't know that. Of course, it won't be the same as the Shack, but it may well be close!
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« Reply #77 on: July 11, 2010, 02:57:56 PM » |
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Joanne, I am a rather old cradle Catholic and understand what you are saying. However please consider this, Catholics are just a small part of the Body of Christ, Hindus, Jews, Muslims, and all other religions including those who don’t believe in God at all are part of the Body of Christ as well. To question any organized religion is a healthy attitude, after all why can’t something one feels is right be defended? Organized religions are empty buildings that only have a potential of being a place to experience God. What if everyone who went to church forgot to bring God with them? Even though I believe God is everywhere I doubt that anyone would find God where no one brought Him. For you and I to attend Mass on Sunday is important because that is part of how we keep the Sabbath, however God is speaking to all of us in as many different ways as there are people on this planet. Organized church attendance only has a potential of experiencing God, but what a wonderful experience it is when you bring God with you.
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« Reply #78 on: July 11, 2010, 03:38:42 PM » |
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If you are seeking some validity in not attending a building or organized church – please allow me to introduce some reading material that resonated with me when I was struggling with this concept. Here is the link: http://www.theooze.com/articles/article.cfm?id=669It has been a while since I read it completely but I feel it contains some powerful insights to living outside the pen. |
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May those that love us, love us.
And those that don't love us, may God turn their hearts.
And if He doesn't turn their hearts, may He turn their ankles
So we will know them by their limping.
~Irish Blessing
Lord, keep your arm around my shoulder and your hand over my mouth.
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« Reply #79 on: July 14, 2010, 02:28:48 PM » |
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Hi there everyone
Harshman, thanks for the link, will look it up.
I'm not so much needing validity away from church, I was just feeling sorry for myself I am afraid and sorry to say. Just at a negative point at present.
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« Reply #80 on: July 14, 2010, 03:55:30 PM » |
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Jacqui, we all have moments, days, weeks, months and longer, spells like that.
Hang in there it does get better.
For me I still went to Church and went through all motions but void any feeling.
In fact I ended up in church more often as a friend asked me to help her. she takes a stall to different functions and that usually involved a service first. I ended up praying more and harder then ever before.
I read the Shack along with a few other books. And something worked because gradually things improved and I was able to begin to feel God's presence in mylife again
So hang in there there it will improve.
Take care
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« Reply #81 on: July 14, 2010, 05:24:57 PM » |
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Me again.
I walk my path and I put beauty and color all along my path.I do not want to feel I have to do anything to be with Papa but to just have him in my life all the time.I do not enjoy dressing up to be accepted by a congreation of a faith.With me what you see is what I am.Sunday is just another day to me and in most cases I do nothing.
It feels so beautiful to have Papa with us 24-7 and to feel and see all the blessings I receive every day. Like to drive 4 miles through town and have every light green. To me that was a blessing.Today seeing a mother eagle teaching her baby to fly and to watch her circle as her baby rested on our porch.This is a beautiful blessing.
When I give to something I like to know that my money is all going to help someone not to help pay the mortage on a 5 million $ building.
Yes I am seen different but I am seeing hundreds moveing away and searching for the real truth and so many have had so much guilt put on them they walk with fear.
I said to a lost one (just be yourself)listen to your inner self. all you need is your faith in something you accept not something someone said you have to accept. Open your eyes smell the flowers see the brillant colors and feel the love and touch of Papa. We are NEVER NEVER alone. With spirtual love (Buff)
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« Reply #82 on: July 14, 2010, 05:57:08 PM » |
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A Church is what we make of it... when I am gardening in my back yard I am in church... when I am sitting on the deck with my family, I am in church... when I am in the arms of the man I love, I am in church...when I visit with friends I am in church... when I am here on there forums, I am in church... I think... when ever I am seeking love... that is when I am in church...
Much Love Always... joe
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« Reply #83 on: July 14, 2010, 06:48:37 PM » |
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Joe a love that,
seeking Love is a Church, because we know that God is Love,
thank you Joe, I needed to be reminded of that,
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« Reply #84 on: July 14, 2010, 07:49:41 PM » |
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I was like many of you on the subject of church. My perspective has changed in the last 4 years. It took me that long to find one that was the right fit for me, so do not quit looking, it is out there. Once you find it, there is nothing like worshipping God with fellow believers.
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« Reply #85 on: July 15, 2010, 02:30:12 AM » |
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Beautiful words Joe, which I fully agree with.
Welcome akmiss!!
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« Reply #86 on: July 15, 2010, 07:16:16 AM » |
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I agree, akmiss. I wish I could find one here that fits me.
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« Reply #87 on: July 23, 2010, 11:55:58 AM » |
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hi, i am new  just wanted to say ive been to many churches searching for god thinking i would find him there right? The first time i knew god existed was in my home. I was very lost and very broken and very angry with him. I was twenty-seven, I had lost my mother, lost my babies they were triplets, they never had a chance. The doctors say they would have made it if I carried them another two weeks. I believed God had gave them to me so i could heal from my mothers death I believed they were his gift to me. I got pregnant with them without the help of doctors which is very rare. Well after i gave birth to them I believed my heart just truly broke. I suffered congestive heart failure after delivering them at the age of 23. I was told by many cardiologist that i would not be able to carry a baby again. I cant begin to tell u how i felt after that. For years i cant tell u how i am still here. I look back that was the time God carried me and brought me to the time i was able to forgive him and love him. He has healed me completely I now have a beautiful daughter, she is five years old. I still dont have a church i would call home. I visit one once in a while, but i dont feel i need to go, when he is with me always. |
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« Reply #88 on: July 23, 2010, 02:36:53 PM » |
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Hello "new", lol - good to see you here! I'm so happy that you have a beautiful little girl!! Tell me, have you ever read a book called "So You Don't Want To Go To Church Anymore?" . If not, I would advise it Welcome to shackland!! |
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« Reply #89 on: July 26, 2010, 02:55:50 AM » |
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Welcome mfleener. Thank you for sharing with us and I hope you will continue to share. Peace.  |
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