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Kat:

Hi Roy,

I can see that this upheaval in your family's life is difficult and yes the ramifications of leaving the church are real.  As we are social creators, we want to belong to the group, to be accepted, it gives us a sense of identity.  For most of us the church was where we spent many years trying to fit in and let it be our "spiritual" guide.  When our eyes are opened and we see the church for what it truly is and that false facade comes crumbling down, it can be traumatic. Maybe your wife is not as far along in converting her faith and trust to God as you, so she needs a little time to adjust to all this. Since her eyes are opened God will lead her to embrace this too in time, as her understanding grows she will begin to realize what is obvious to you now.  Your being there to comfort her and help her understanding is a great blessing for her.  So as you make your way through this trying time, I will be praying for Him to strengthen you and give your wife comfort that all truly is well.

mercy, peace and love
Kat

Roy Coates:
Thanks Bt family for the up lift, prayers and thoughts. It is hard but not too hard. I am certain God as a good handle on it. Peace

gmik:
Hi Roy, you got some excellent advice...so I shan't tell ya more.

But, my husband, youngest son, and myself all went thru this "upheaval".  We have been called names, shunned, and isolated.  We have been told not to teach any grandchildren, now or future, this blasphemy.  So to keep the peace we just don't talk about anything!! 

It is hard to look at people's reaction when they always ask "where are you going to church now?".  Um...we don't go.  Nope no bible studies, fellowship yada yada...some are amazed. Closer friends were so afraid we had left "God".

If your wife wants the truth and to walk in newness of life-give her time.

 This forum has been a God send and the conferences really are wonderful.

Maybe we could meet for dinner sometime half way between your house and mine?  We live in Adrian.

Roy Coates:
Thanks Gmik. I am  holding steady thanks to God. I still teach a little every day, most is welcomed. It is that question she is dreading exactly. I told her she could say that she is going to the church of the living God. Being pretty smart she asked and who should I say the pastor is? I was at a loss for words. I am grateful for what I have in her and I have know doubt others have it a lot worse. It is not bad but great! I think dinner will be wonderful. Let me see if she is willing.

mharrell08:

--- Quote from: Roy Coates on July 13, 2009, 10:34:28 PM ---I told her she could say that she is going to the church of the living God. Being pretty smart she asked and who should I say the pastor is? I was at a loss for words.

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Heb 3:1  Wherefore, holy brethren, partakers of the heavenly calling, consider the Apostle and High Priest of our profession, Christ Jesus

Heb 4:14  Seeing then that we have a great high priest, that is passed into the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our profession.


Hope this helps,

Marques

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