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So How Did You Get Here?
Sue Creamer:
Hi Joe,
It is so interesting to read about the lives of the people in this forum. I am pretty new to posting but wanted to reach out this morning and join in.
I came from a large family of 9 kids, raised in the hills of PA. I became aware of my need for God when I was about 12 or 13. My father was attending a Protestant church at that time, and one night there was
an alter call. I can remember so well the angst in my heart because I wanted to participate (but didn't), later I remember crying because I was confused and longing for something. Years later my father began attending the World Wide Church of God (1971) and I followed believing that it was the true church. I was a member for approximately 25 years until 1996 when I left, very disillusioned about the changes which took place when the church stopped observing the OT Holy Days, which I did not understand. I refused to attend any church, I prayed constantly for God to open my eyes and give me the real truth...! A few years ago I was in the internet, slow time at work, and of all things just typed in the word hell...and the rest is history. From the moment I started to read Ray's words I was drawn and in awe..I could not stop (good thing my work was slow). I knew "joy" for the first time in my life.
So, here I am trying to learn and to change as God opens my mind. I visit the forum allot but feel I learn more if I keep my mouth shut...he he I am not a good writer, my education stopped at high school and my daughter tells me I would make a good "parable" writer. I struggle to put into word the things that are in my heart and write so others can understand. I appreciate all of you and my day just isn't complete until I have read something from the forum.
Many thanks!
Sue Ann
Kat:
Hi Sue Ann,
It's nice to hear a little about you, we seem to have a lot in common.
I too was a member of WW, from about '80 til 95', I think. I too left disillusioned. But I went to a southern Baptist after that, for 10 yrs. :P
It was a blessing beyond compare when I happened upon BT.
We have some very articulate people here, but I'm not one of them, but that hasn't stopped me from posting. I hope you will share with us more, as different perspectives are good to have :)
mercy, peace, and love
Kat
iris:
Hi Sue Ann,
Thank you for your testimony. It sounds kind of like me. I'm not a good writer
either. And I too have a hard time putting my thoughts into words, so others
can understand. Sometimes I feel so sad and alone because of this problem.
Iris
Sue Creamer:
Hi Iris,
I am sorry that you too are sad sometimes, but I am so happy to know I am not alone. Yes, I have to admit I had a melt down the other night. I was crying to my husband that I feel so tiny and insignificant sometimes (now I am showing all my insecurities) and coming to the forum is so humbling because of all the knowledge found here (a very good thing) and I so want to be a part of it but guess I am hoping my
lack of being articulate won't stop me from doing so. Does that make sense???
Sue Ann
iris:
--- Quote from: Sue Ann on July 26, 2007, 01:14:10 PM ---Hi Iris,
I am sorry that you too are sad sometimes, but I am so happy to know I am not alone. Yes, I have to admit I had a melt down the other night. I was crying to my husband that I feel so tiny and insignificant sometimes (now I am showing all my insecurities) and coming to the forum is so humbling because of all the knowledge found here (a very good thing) and I so want to be a part of it but guess I am hoping my
lack of being articulate won't stop me from doing so. Does that make sense???
Sue Ann
--- End quote ---
Yes, it makes sense. We all have things we have to struggle with and fight against. But with God's help we shall overcome.
Iris
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