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Gina:
Wow, you truly are between a Rock and a hard place -- but you know what?  If they come down on you for not celebrating just remind yourself that Jesus said that we're not to Lord it over others.  And if they persecute you for choosing not to join in their festivities, take comfort in the fact that you're experiencing a little of what Jesus Christ went through.  Now I understand what it means to count it all joy when we are persecuted.  Joy?  Yes!  Because we are in effect being affirmed as spiritual Jews.  Their words can't hurt you.

(I personally enjoy the dinners with family and things and sometimes I like to make those little pomander balls -- I'd even hang up decorations if I had them but I only do it cause I think it's pretty -- I mean, seriously, what are poor people who can't afford all that nonsense supposed to do?) 

We can pray that God brings to their recollection Col. 2:16-17.  We can pray that God opens their eyes.

With a big smile on your face, if you can manage it, read them Acts 14 on Thanksgiving and Christmas at the din-din table.  hehe  And tell them how thankful you are for that chapter!

Again, I know this isn't a laughing matter for you, but hopefully this will make you feel a lot better and will free your mind.

(I second what Dennis said.)

space.ace.jase:
Hi Virginia,

This is always been a tough thing that I have had to swallow my pride and keep my mouth shut when it comes to my family and the beliefs that they have. They are all normal church going folks who still believe in hell, free will etc.

It really is a tough position to be in but I have found not getting involved in the things they do and if they talk to me about these things I listen but that is about it. Remember though that if they ever start "attacking" you about it just say "well I believe differently and lets leave it at that".

One last thing Virginia is that you say you need to stay out of Gods way but remember that whatever we go through that this is where God wants us. Rest in his peace that ALL is from God and he will see you through!

God bless,
Jase

virginiabm:
  Thanks Jase and John,

I will take your advise to heart and the others as well. I guess my main problem is wanting my family to at least listen and read some of ray's articles. The truth just jumps out at you when you read them and i just want to run to my daughter and say read this and you will understand. I know it is all in God's timing not mine.

John I was involved with Garner Ted Armstrongs assemblies, but not for long. we found out he was cheating on his wife. There was a split, so we attended with a group Clinton N.C. for awhile. My husband can be over zealous at times so we were asked not to be apart of them anymore, but that was worked out over time.

God started bringing me out in 2005, which I began keeping sabbath and all that in 1996. God started showing me the spiritual side of the law and that was that for me and I don't want to go back.

I love God and I love the way Ray teaches God's love. True Love.

  May God Bless each and everyone of you with many Blessings.

                 Virginia

Gina:
You are sweet. :)  God bless you too, Virginia. 

Kat:

Hi Virginia,

You have been given a blessing beyond degree to have had your eyes opened to these truths. I believe our primary goal is "to study to show yourself approved." Of course it is God who determines the very few He will draw to Him in this age, sometimes we are blessed when someone we know is. Even if none of your family have their eyes opened now you are still a witness/light to them. Your knowing the truth and how they are deceived and that puts you in a situation of understanding that they don't have. And you do not have to preach to them to let your light shine, but you can get their attention by how you speak to them about everyday things, by using the knowledge of the truth to speak in wisdom and being kind and considerate.

But always remember there will be a time when they will look back and realize you knew the truth, when they were still blind. So you are an example now, but it may not be revealed to them until much later.

mercy, peace and love
Kat

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