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Little Joe:
Hey everybody,

This transition out of Babylon has not been easy.  Even using the word "Babylon" bothers me, because I know the people at my former church are good people whom I cared about, but I couldn't stand feeling like I was on the outside every Sunday, so I had to leave.  Babylon isn't even directed at them specifically, just the whole organized church system, of which I know they were a part of.  I got to remember that this pain I'm feeling is all part of God's plan, so please keep me in your prayers.  You all are my new church people :)

Joe

gmik:
I think a bunch of us experienced that same pain in one degree or another.  I know I have.

I have spent more time in the Word, reading excellent teaching from the Word, and fellowshipping here at this forum then I EVER did in "church".  The bible study here is better than any class I was ever in.  I don't have to work in the church nursery!!!  I can come and go as I please--hey, whatta concept  CHURCH 24/7.

I don't hate or despise ANY churchgoer.  Pastors and teachers are giving the people(god loving people)slop instead of true meat.  Some pastors are just simply deceived like everyone else.  But we all know the ONES who are stealing and living like the world-they will be dealt w/ at LOF.

Joe, just know that this all will pass and you will get back to feeling normal again-but even better!!!  Actually, I rarely think of that old church life anymore.

Linny:
Hi Little Joe,

We are new here and have also recently come out of Babylon. It is hard but I believe the Bible says, "with increased knowledge comes increased sorrows." Forgive me for not knowing exactly where this is.
But it has been a comfort to me as I know that being chosen in this way is a blessing and I can be in constant Praise of the Lord for pulling me out and I will always be in good company when I walk with Him.
Welcome back and turn your sorrows into praises!!

Lin

Kat:

Hi Joe,

I had really good friends that I had known for years in the church that left a few years ago.  I loved them when I was there among them, and I still love them.  But I can no longer have a close social relationship with them, because we are no longer of like mind.  I have seen and talked to a few that I was close to, but that is as far as it goes, there is just not the desire to hang out.  I do believe this Scripture applies here.

2Co 6:14  Do not be unequally yoked with unbelievers. For what partnership has righteousness with lawlessness? Or what fellowship has light with darkness?

Gena, what you said is so true, I have spent more time in the Word, reading excellent teaching from the Word, and fellowshipping here at this forum then I EVER did in "church".  The bible study here is better than any class I was ever in.

Give it a little time Joe, and let Him fill the void  :)

mercy, peace and love
Kat

Matt:
Little Joe,
  I will pray for you too!  ;)  I have come out, but my wife has not, nor is she close. 
I, and many others here, understand what you are going through and will always be here for you, even if just to listen (you will not find many out there that will).

Remember, we are the "church" or “the called out ones”, not a bunch of programs, doctrines, and buildings! :D

Matt

 

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