I Am A Part Of The Local Church

[HERn]

Hi brother or sister!

It is very good for you to have companions in the study of the Word! Do you know any saints outside of the recovery?

[Nell]

Hi "Anon",

Welcome! It sounds like you are on the right path. Do you have anything specific you would like to talk about?

Nell

Originally Posted by Nell

Hi "Anon", Welcome! It sounds like you are on the right path. Do you have anything specific you would like to talk about?

I am not sure. I am very confused on my path, as I have been brought up in this church life. I love the Lord Jesus dearly, and I do not want to waste my life in the wrong. I came across this forum. So my thoughts were pretty scattered at first and I had a lot of emotion. A lot of the emotion was guilt and confused guilt. I was nervous I was being guilty for reading up on this stuff. And I've read a lot of things for hours and hours.

I wasn't sure if I shouldn't be researching into what I grew up in, and spending so much time doing it. I then had a realization from my spirit it is okay. And I went back to a verse I've seen where it talks about the disciples testing to see if what Paul said was supported by the scriptures. That was a good example for me. But naturally as I've grown up, I see more and more mistakes, and mishaps. Which is prominent probably everywhere because we are all sinners. I read so many things, I took it with a grain of salt, as I do with most things except the Word. But I def took something from it. It made me confused I grew up in this, and I probably would have been apart of the turmoil too. But my family is here in the Recovery, and there is a lot of good things, although a lot of bad things, many things stem form the past.

I read many personal accounts and got an outside view in. It helped me to realize every body's situation and we are all one. My family is in the recovery, and I don't plan on leaving at all. Especially because the "oracle" is dead, and the recovery can grow from its mistakes and corruption. It has made me question a lot of things, and lessen the ministry, witness Lee, and made me realize Christ is the answer. I think it's a good thing I've read everything, and I'll just continue in Christ and his Word, as that's my supply alone. I will not cross out ministry although there's a verse that says to seek your interpretations, I will just be with my spirit in ministry.

[Nell]

Anon,

Your message is so heart-wrenching. It makes me want to cry. I can say "amen" to those who have responded to you and add one simple prayer which is one I pray often. Very often. My prayer is "Lord, don't let me be deceived." Sometimes I add "Lord, I'm in trouble here. Please don't let me be deceived."

You may be inclined to think that all the things troubling you are things you need to figure out. I don't believe you need to figure out anything. As long as you are before the Lord with your heart open to Him and your sober mind open to Him and his Word (which you are), your greatest need is not to be misled. A quote I like is "If you don't know the truth of a matter, don't form an opinion until you do know."

Another thing, it really sounds like the Lord has you right where he wants you! Start a journal. Write down your questions and feelings and the date. When your questions are answered, write the answer and the date. Right now, thank Him for His faithfulness and graciousness. I have some journals that, looking back I read what was written and asked in amazement..."who wrote that???" Me? Naaaaahhhhh...couldn't be! :-)

Blessings to you Anon.

Nell

Thank you sister, this all means a lot more to me than you know. Bless you, and your journey with the Lord.

[UntoHim]

anon,

Thank you for your heartfelt testimony. One of the main reasons this forum exists is for brothers and sisters just like you! It seems that you have seen through some of the problems and abberations in the Local Church. Yet you have kept your heart soft and your mind open, and these are two of the most important things for a young believer. Also, always remember that you have the Word of God as a "light unto your path".

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Originally Posted by HERn

Hi brother or sister!

It is very good for you to have companions in the study of the Word! Do you know any saints outside of the recovery?

Although my entire extended family is in recovery, I know many outside the recovery. I even blend with many outside of the local churches. I have many friends and companions.

[HERn]

Originally Posted by Anon

Although my entire extended family is in recovery, I know many outside the recovery. I even blend with many outside of the local churches. I have many friends and companions.

I think that is very good. If you feel safe you might share with some of your friends the peculiarities of The Lord's Recovery that you do not agree with. Ask the Lord to give you guidance and fellowship from the non-LC saints.