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judy:
Santgem, I am not worthy to walk in your shoes, seriously. When it comes (persecution) from one's own family it is hard. When I was much younger I was called, "the nun, whacko, seriously disturbed and avoided and today my husband doesn't even want to hear the word, God. But, you know what, it hurt and I felt like I didn't belong but now many yrs. later these same people ask for prayers from me. Once i took the attitude of, 'they know not what thy do"  I started to grow. Now, I even correct their lack of knowledge of scripture but in a way that is not offensive, more like an apologetic. And with love of course. An Atheist took me apart limb from limb once(not literally) and did I ever want to throw the book at him but i didn't but it took me a long time not to hate him for what he said. I feel cowardly at times because I don't speak up but when you know it is just going to cause an argument I shut up.Only if I am asked anymore. it can be very lonely sometimes.

santgem:

--- Quote from: judy on September 11, 2015, 11:20:32 PM ---Santgem, I am not worthy to walk in your shoes, seriously. When it comes (persecution) from one's own family it is hard. When I was much younger I was called, "the nun, whacko, seriously disturbed and avoided and today my husband doesn't even want to hear the word, God. But, you know what, it hurt and I felt like I didn't belong but now many yrs. later these same people ask for prayers from me. Once i took the attitude of, 'they know not what thy do"  I started to grow. Now, I even correct their lack of knowledge of scripture but in a way that is not offensive, more like an apologetic. And with love of course. An Atheist took me apart limb from limb once(not literally) and did I ever want to throw the book at him but i didn't but it took me a long time not to hate him for what he said. I feel cowardly at times because I don't speak up but when you know it is just going to cause an argument I shut up.Only if I am asked anymore. it can be very lonely sometimes.

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Hello Judy,
Greetings!

I feel your loneliness, Just the way i feel it everyday except when i had my one month yearly vacation. You do not have a way to speak for yourself the way i do.

But at the end of the day, I thank our Lord that i am experiencing these things, it really humbles me. I am nothing in this world without him and i endured the days that is why i am still alive and kicking.

Did you feel the satisfaction even we are lack of something? If you ask me, i feel safe in the night even i was surrounded by unbelievers and evil. As i said before and will say it again, God works in mysterious ways. We are very lucky indeed Sister Judy.....All things may come to pass. I pray that we will endure all these things in our life.....

judy:
Santgem, I know one thing for sure at this old age. We win (not in the sense of being arrogant) but through every battle whether a quiet one or a situation I come out with peace where those who have tormented me do not. I wish they knew of this peace!!  People think i am strong but not really, I just know God loves me and made me smart through His Holy Spirit. The grace of perseverance has always been given to me.  My life is a gift and it is a fact God calls those whom the world never gives a second glance. I am alive because He is alive and holds me up. He is my life, my first love forever. Thank God for you. judy

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