Well all, it has been nine months since I have stepped into a Kingdom Hall and there has not been a single sign of the elders. This being the case, I have come to the conclusion that it is time for me to go on with my life and try to start over. That being the case, I will let you know what I am going to do...
First of all after today, while I will be looking in every couple of months or so on the board, this is for the most part farewell. Yes, I am leaving and the reason for this is becuase I want to put that organization behind me and while this board has been a real help in getting over things and wonderfully encoraging, it is a reminder of the Witnesses a religion that I have come to truly hate with all of my heart for thier lack of love and compassion not to mention the preaching of an occult date.
Second of all, I would like to thank many on this board who have been an encoragement over these past few months. However as much as I have enjoyed our discussions, they do not compensate for real people in my life. I need to find some friends that I can meet with face to face and while this board is as I have said before is wonderful, it cannot provide this.
Third, I want to be able to come to the conclusions on just reasoning with the Bible something that I was never able to do before. I want to be able to look at what is being said just in context and while statements such as Donbodo makes are very good, I want to get to know my Father's word alone. As a result, I will not be looking up anything about religion or the Bible for the next year as I want to see if the book really does stand on its own merits.
Forth, the time away from talking about the Witnesses will give me a chance to heal. To be sure, we all heal in different ways and perhaps your way to heal is to talk it out. That is fine. I on the other hand must go my own way and forget that this religion ever existed. I wish to put all of it behind me and talking about it only brings up many painful memories that I wish to forget about. Perhaps God in his mercy will help me to do this.
Well that's it. So will I ever be back? Who can say? I don't know the future so anything is possible and I might stop in and say hi but I would not expect that for a while. So before I go, I just want to once again thank everyone for their aid and in whatever you do, I hope that you find the happiness that you have been seeking all of your life.
May Jehovah God and his Son Jesus Chirst be with you all. :bow:
~Fin~
Hi Fin :hibye: to say I wish you well is an understatement. I wish you to do Beautifully and find the joy that has been elusive for way too long. It has been so great to share some thoughts with you and hopefully some things from here will be with you for a long long time. It is also a wonderful thing to realize that Jesus and Jah are with us wherever we go--so in that regard if we are here--there--or anywhere else it truly doesn't matter--just ''do All things for God's glory '' and everything else falls into place-- :love:
Be well Fin and be Safe and Be Happy--lots of love to you--Wolfie :friends:
Knightlock,
Best to you in whatever you choose to do, my friend. It's been a pleasure having you here. One thing that Donbodo mentioned a couple of times is that the discussions here shouldn't define the totality of the Christian experience. If it does, there is probably something missing. I see PCD as a way to express one's beliefs and growth in Christ - and heal from past trauma (not just the WT, but life in general)...and then pass those experiences on to 'the next generation.' It's part of a process. Personally, it took me 50 years to get to one place. It will likely take more than a couple more to get me somewhere else. There's a lot of unlearning to do.
One thing I can say about my online Christian experiences: I have done more study of the scriptures and found out more about the mind of God than at any other time in my life, 10 years in the watchtower included. Hopefully, you've had a similar experience. Move beyond the hate and the date. I can assure you: the bigger picture is bigger yet.
God bless you on your journey,
gus
Take care Knighlock
Phillippians 4:...
"...The Lord is near. Do not be anxious over anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication along with thanksgiving let YOUR petitions be made known to God; and the peace of God that excels all thought will guard YOUR hearts and YOUR mental powers by means of Christ Jesus."
Christian love and appreciation for your encouragement.
gogh
Sorry to see you go, Knightlock.:(Please don't be too downhearted about what is going on. We all put too much trust in men, :readthis:rather than God,:read: and now we are beginning to see how vast the difference is. Please pop in when you feel like doing so, because you will be welcomed with open arms.:friends::hug::cheekkiss:May god's peace be with you on your journey and try to discard all those negative feelings regarding the WTBTS and understand that you are priveleged to have found out what really is going on, and the emptiness of it all. The lack of love in there is truly shocking, but it doesn't mean we all have to be infected by it.Show others what true love is Knightlock and you will begin to feel that happiness that comes from giving, as Jesus said.Stay close to Jehovah, brother.Hope to hear from you again.
Christian love and peace to you,
Sis Grateful:giverose: :heartbeat:
Well Fin , I hate to see you go, but I dooooo understand.
Evry man needs to find out what it is that really makes him tick.
Peace to you borther. Keep in mind that the reason we do what we do it based on this life, Look forward and keep your chin up.
Frank :drinking:
I wish you all the best, Knightlock. We'll miss having you with us.
Knightlock
I would like to add one more voice to the comments:
Philippians 3:13
"Brothers, I do not yet consider myself as having laid hold on it; but there is one thing about it:Forgetting the things behind and stretching forward to the things ahead"
May you find what you seek and may your path be blessed.
Your Sister in Jesus Christ,
Patsygirl
"In his heart a man plans his course, but the Lord determines his steps." Proverbs 16:9 (NIV)[/u]
Well all, it has been nine months since I have stepped into a Kingdom Hall and there has not been a single sign of the elders. This being the case, I have come to the conclusion that it is time for me to go on with my life and try to start over. That being the case, I will let you know what I am going to do...
First of all after today, while I will be looking in every couple of months or so on the board, this is for the most part farewell. Yes, I am leaving and the reason for this is becuase I want to put that organization behind me and while this board has been a real help in getting over things and wonderfully encoraging, it is a reminder of the Witnesses a religion that I have come to truly hate with all of my heart for thier lack of love and compassion not to mention the preaching of an occult date.
Second of all, I would like to thank many on this board who have been an encoragement over these past few months. However as much as I have enjoyed our discussions, they do not compensate for real people in my life. I need to find some friends that I can meet with face to face and while this board is as I have said before is wonderful, it cannot provide this.
Third, I want to be able to come to the conclusions on just reasoning with the Bible something that I was never able to do before. I want to be able to look at what is being said just in context and while statements such as Donbodo makes are very good, I want to get to know my Father's word alone. As a result, I will not be looking up anything about religion or the Bible for the next year as I want to see if the book really does stand on its own merits.
Forth, the time away from talking about the Witnesses will give me a chance to heal. To be sure, we all heal in different ways and perhaps your way to heal is to talk it out. That is fine. I on the other hand must go my own way and forget that this religion ever existed. I wish to put all of it behind me and talking about it only brings up many painful memories that I wish to forget about. Perhaps God in his mercy will help me to do this.
Well that's it. So will I ever be back? Who can say? I don't know the future so anything is possible and I might stop in and say hi but I would not expect that for a while. So before I go, I just want to once again thank everyone for their aid and in whatever you do, I hope that you find the happiness that you have been seeking all of your life.
May Jehovah God and his Son Jesus Chirst be with you all. :bow:
~Fin~
Well done Brother Knightlock
You are in the midst of your walk.
Take care brother and may Jehovah bless your great search
Amen in true faith
Cc
May God bless you in your walk with Him, Fin. And may the peace of our Lord Jesus continue with you wherever you go...:friends:
:peace:
Willa
Hi! :)
Remember you will never Walk Alone on your journey!
http://youtube.com/watch?v=dXhcNgr5Vus&m...ed&search=
Joshua 1:9
9 "Have I not commanded you? Be courageous and strong. Do not suffer shock or be terrified, for Jehovah your God is with you wherever you go.â€
One thing I know, after getting 'out there' with my husband, is...
This place sure has a great bunch of coconuts! :grouphug: :heartbeat:
People are gonna leave you short, regards 'spirituality'...
including non JW family.
No one talks about 'spiritual' things on demand...as here! :cheer:
So don't be a stranger.
Happy Trails!
http://youtube.com/watch?v=PGvCMruyjVg
Much Christian Love To All You Saturday Morning Saddle Pals :love:
Hello there knightlock ... :(:):hibye:
It is with mixed feelings that I wish you all the best ...
I am so glad that you said you would still be checking in ...:D
Yes, all of us need REAL people do we not ... for do we not gain strength when we actually SEE and FEEL people in the flesh ...
I hope and pray that ALL here have SOMEONE in which they can experience this kind of relationship ...
The sad fact though may be that some do NOT have this and that being here among brothers and sisters, even though it is in electronic format, gives them a sense of 'belonging' and a sense that someone DOES love and care for them and seeks to encourage ...:grouphug::grouphug:
I sincerely hope that you continue to walk in 'The Way' ... and that you continue to grow and strengthen yourself spiritually ...
Please don't forget us ... you know where we are ... and we will always welcome you ... so come in for some snacks ... or share some ...:eat:
Warm Christian love to you ... your sis in the faith ... BR :sheepy: :bouncyhearts:
What he says is true, "...we all heal in different ways." There were times when I just had to get away from things far, and do some serious "soul-searching" (to use a common phrase). So I can certainly sympathize with Knightlock on this. :happyheart:
Myself, the whole WTS thing upsets me, and the way I heal is to help others if I can. :friends:
Peace to you,
JohnF
What he says is true, "...we all heal in different ways." There were times when I just had to get away from things far, and do some serious "soul-searching" (to use a common phrase). So I can certainly sympathize with Knightlock on this. :happyheart:
Myself, the whole WTS thing upsets me, and the way I heal is to help others if I can. :friends:
Peace to you,
JohnF
I just wanted to once again thank everyone for thier kind words.
Just one thing, the name is Raymond ~fin~ is just a way of saying that I am done :)
Well that is it time for me to good. God bless.
:cheer::drinking::thumbup::assimilation: I had to use these one last time.