Hi Debbie,
My heart went out to you when I read the burden you’re carrying. I could empathise with you to some extent, having reared a redhead who used to come out in huge spots because he got so angry at us, and the first thing he would reach for was a knife too. He needed to be taken out of school for a couple of years because he was unmanageable. He is calming down gradually, but the bad years were very draining. I think you have carried a much greater burden, and my hat is off to you for your work and patience with your son. I pray that God will always give you the strength to do what you need to do, and the rest you need when you are exhausted.
Warm Christian Love,
Brendan.
And my heart went out to you and your family, Brendan. How touching it is to see the fine spirit of those folks like you and Debbie who have undergone such difficult circumstances and can still come here and be an encouragement to others!
Love and prayers for all you who are coping with difficult circumstances.:grouphug:
Rez:giverose:
Thank you for your prayers and kind thoughts.
My son is taking Depakote. They tried Abilify and it wasn't kind to his system. He was on Depakote from the age of 4-8/9.
He doesn't go to angry like he was. He's sleeping a bit more, but thats better than wanting to stab someone.
He wants to go to the Church with a skateboard park. They are trinitarians. I think I should make myself more publicly known, so I think I'll go. I kinda wanted to go to this Baptist Church that has a Revelations bible study this morning. I think it would be cool to hear stuff from the horses mouth. I was hoping it would have audience participation.
Anyways, it looks like I'll listen to some marriage talk while my husband sleeps on the couch. He worked till 3:00 AM and slept out there because he didn't want to disturb me with a shower and getting in bed. Sweet guy, even if I do get upset with him.
Gotta go, out to find someone who may need my help. It would be awful lonely to knock doors by myself.
With Christian Love, Debbie
Well, I lasted 40 minutes.
I thought about this post after writing it. I thought that I may be hypocritical sounding because I wrote on another thread about birddogging.
I would like to express that I have no religion to convert someone to. I am literally on my own here.
What am I looking for? Women with children that could use my family to help them with addictions, making dinner, bedtime help, and words of encouragement from the bible. There are small families out there that could use friends that talk about spiritual things. I remember going to the meetings with my three small children and being so exhausted that I sat there numb. I could feel the tension of how I was judged spiritually weak when I was tired instead.
I can understand and share the feelings of resentment of the harshness of the WTBTS's double standards and judgements. But, I think many God loving and God fearing people are inside that organization and many others.
I'm trying to walk the Christian line without man made barriers.
Just felt like sharing.
With Christian Love, Debbie
The church played rock band music for 40 minutes. The words were on large screens. Alot of it was OK. I did get upset over a song saying, "I believe in the power of the cross." I shared my upsetness with my son and a neighbor. They said to deal with it. I just don't know how. Its just not right for religions to keep teaching false ideas and doctorines.
You know, I don't know what I'm doing sometimes. I know I have to do something. I pray Jehovah and Jesus direct me, I feel like a lost sheep.
The church played rock band music for 40 minutes. The words were on large screens. Alot of it was OK. I did get upset over a song saying, "I believe in the power of the cross." I shared my upsetness with my son and a neighbor. They said to deal with it. I just don't know how. Its just not right for religions to keep teaching false ideas and doctorines.
You know, I don't know what I'm doing sometimes. I know I have to do something. I pray Jehovah and Jesus direct me, I feel like a lost sheep.
Sis if they are not into worshipping the cross as some kind of idol, I guess it's Ok. I enjoy many Hillsongs and attend an evangelical church though Iam not a member . My wedding was in the church I grew up in, though I never attend the services now as it's too boring there. I have had many positive upbuilding experiences in the current church that I attend, that make watchtower look like a dark dungeon.
Even Paul spoke about the power of cross. If they meant that having a cross replica would be a protection or something then it's big trouble!
1 corinthians 1:17
For Christ did not send me to baptize, but to preach the gospel—not with words of human wisdom, lest the cross of Christ be emptied of its power.
If you could find a small group that worships at home that's the best sis! I will keep this in my prayers.
Dear Deborah,
This is my small group (LOL), besides my family. I talk with a mom going through divorce and we share scriptures.
I feel that going to the big churches may be beneficial for several reasons, and I'm finally getting strong enough to go. I can hide at home with the best of home moles.(LOL)
I am impressed with your attitude and your search for spiritual truth. Your a good example. I am happy to meet you in this virtual world.
I looked the 1 Corinthians scripture up in three other bibles. None of them used power. The meaning of the scripture is about the sacrifice would not be worth anything if we don't talk about it and share in the faith, there would be no effect on mankind. Instead, Jesus is the greatest influence on mankind. Praise to Jehovah/Yahweh for making this so!
There is a problem with cross worshipers in the US. Sometimes, I have seen girls kiss their cross necklaces when saying something good or kiss away something bad. It does permeate as acceptable to an extent, where I am probably considered overly zealous and I need to get over it. I am not running around like a howling Indian (the other kind, and I'm 1/8 Cherokee) at least, not yet. I wouldn't mind getting out some war paint for this though, LOL.
I find it unacceptable. I believe we are supposed to be acculminating to worshipping in spirit and truth. But, perhaps that me projecting. I have a big projector unit.
With Sisterly Love, Debbie
I hope when they used the word power of cross they actually meant the sacrifice of Jesus and the power it has. Paul sometimes talks about the cross to get the message across. Sometimes when I pray or need comfort I too use words like that....victory in the blood of Jesus etc.
17God didn't send me out to collect a following for myself, but to preach the Message of what he has done, collecting a following for him. And he didn't send me to do it with a lot of fancy rhetoric of my own, lest the powerful action at the center—Christ on the Cross—be trivialized into mere words.
If they are cross worshippers then yeah there is a problem. Sis, sometimes a real group just finds us. :D You will get your own group soon! Till then yeah a big church is cool. Enjoy your time sis