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dawnnnny:
Thank you for your prayers Janice!

And my oneness friend is constantly telling me "it has to be revelation" as if I myself have never had a revelation.  His speaks in tongues (I don't) and so he ties that in with salvation.  Matter of fact, he read Ray's article on tongues and of course rejects it.  On a more positive note, he seems to be agreeable to the hell articles and is definitely NOT free will, so go figure....I guess we all have our "pet projects".  With me it was eschatology/last days.  I really got into in heavy when I first became of believer, even watching TBN/Hal Lindsay -- oh goodness, how far I've come from there.  and....oh how far I have yet to go   :) and I'm excited for the ride....

DuluthGA:
HA! Dawn, interesting about your friend.... what a composite of interests/pet projects... funny~ so very unique... definitely not in the mainstream of Bell's curve.... :D... may God favor him!  And us!!

Here's a cool verse:

John 8: 36      If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed.

I read on another thread that you too have been unchurched for quite awhile, so you and I are on par there.  I also related to you specifically in pretty much being "in touch" with Him on a certain level most of my adult life.

I too am a pet project of my Lord (below):



I do not necessarily know what He's going to have me do next!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I am humbled and graced by being given to share His cross daily and living very simply.

Like you, so so recently... (within the past couple of years more intensely) it (this transformation) is all moving so fast... like a streak of lightening...whoa...   :) I was there, now I'm here... whoosh...... HO!  Praise God and thanks to him for L. Ray Smith.  Dawn, where would we be right now without him?? 

Yes, I too scanned the religious channels... I embraced secular ideas on God's Word... like, duh...

And it's given to me to be interested in a variety of theological pursuits... I wonder what all will be given additionally to you??  I can see where you are already being drawn to share His Word.  HANG IN THERE!

I praise God for you sister!!

Have a great week in Christ,
Love, Janice



P.S.  I pray for you the discipline to get through the bulk of Ray's Inspired insights.  Amen.   :)

dawnnnny:
Hi again Janice,

I was just getting ready to retire for the night but thought I'd check one last time and I'm glad I did.  I find it very hard to NOT be reading BT and the forum posts.  Its funny how you described my friend (unique for sure) and I think he would chuckle about it.  With as many differences that we still have (after 10 years), I do treasure his encouraging me to study.  Although at times, I know he's not always in agreement with what I find when I do.  :)

I wanted to add just a few words, words that spoke to my inner spirit about 10 years ago.  I was talking online with someone (a different person) and we were talking about the trinity.  This really was my first experience of my "learned doctrine" being challenged (even though I NEVER really understood the concept of a trinity and felt like I had to pick which god to pray to).  We spoke for a long time and I felt so frustrated and I remember saying "how can so many people have it wrong!" and his reply has haunted me (in a good way, ever since), he said "how many were in the ark Dawn?

Needless to say I was speechless.  Its funny, I don't speak with this person anymore and it was only a short "chat" relationship online, but those words have stayed with me all these years.  I know they were truly from God.

So let me tell you....these last 10 years have been a roller coaster.  For so long I thought "great, now I just don't know what to believe!"   

Eph 4:14 That we henceforth be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, and cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive; 

--- that was my fear, that I would be tossed for the rest of my life.

But since I've been reading the material on BT I notice that I've been talking more about God to my husband and sister.  And I notice scripture coming easier to my mind (usually my memory is terrible), and I am meditating almost constantly on God and all these things.  I will go to bed here shortly and lay there for at least 15-30 minutes thinking about it all and praying for wisdom.  For the first time in a long time, I feel like I have hope of figuring some things out!   :)

Thank you again for your prayers - goodnight and God bless you!

Dawn

Harryfeat:
Hey Dawn,

Welcome to the forum.  It is so uplifting to hear your joy and excitement at finding your way to the truths. It is so contagious, like sharing a smile. You can't help but smile back. :)

I was once so eager to share my new found knowledge of the truth that I would tell any and all who would listen.  It didn't last long. I learned quickly that, unless God has allowed them, people will not "hear" what you have to say.  It was and still is a little painful to be branded a heretic even by your own family.  I have been judged and sentenced to eternal torment by more than I can remember.  In fact, they have thrown enough stones my way to build a cathedral.  ;D ;D

Continue your studies and share with others in your own way. Sometimes people latch on to the most insignificant points which lead them to  places like bible truths.  I have suggested to many that they lock up their king james bibles for a while and read a newer translation for a change. Questions like, did you know that the word hell is not even mentioned in the Rotherdam translation of the bible, have started off coverstations about translation errors and authenticity.  I usually leave it with, look for yourself, don't just accept what I say or what you were spoon fed as a child.  I am not suggesting you do what I do but only that you find your own way.  Most of the time now I share only when asked. I consider myself a neophyte and have a long way to go and a lot more to learn.

I really liked that Noah response to how can so many be wrong.  Thanks for sharing it. 

It is a joy to see as all growing in God's love and truth.

be blessed
feat

dawnnnny:
Thank you feat!

Let me tell you my world has been rocked the last few weeks and especially the last few days.  I actually gave my notice today at my job, where I'd been for 28 years!  I'd been wanting to for so long but always afraid to take the step in faith.  But this morning, something was different.  I started sobbing as I was getting ready for work and that was it.  I kept praying "what should I do God" and kept waiting for an answer.  But today, this feeling that overwhelmed me - in my physical pain at the mere thought of going to work struck a chord in me.  What is it I keep seeing here - first the physical then the spiritual?  I'm not sure that applies here, but I know if something is bothering this much, that maybe that is God answering me.

I'm nervous but I keep praying for peace.  I know I FINALLY made the right decision.  It was something in another post about putting Jesus in the "right place" that was my confirmation.

Funny how He works.  I love Him so much...sigh

Have a blessed day!

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