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BT is causing a wedge
Triton:
Eileen,
I can not tell you how to handle your situation, but what I can do is to let you know mine a little.
Perhaps you can find some comfort in knowing that there are others, perhaps more than we might think, who are in the same or even more challenging situations.
My wife grew up a Taoist. I have very little knowledge of her previous religion seeing that I grew up in South Africa where, as far as I know, Taoism is almost non-existent. My wife then got 'saved' and we both attended the same church here in Taiwan, which is run by a couple who are both Baptist/Evangelical trained from the States.
It's now been almost two years since my 'rebirth' into the truth, as we come to learn it here on BT. And only a few months since I have quit my duties at 'church' and stopped attending their services and all other social events.
My wife still longs for the fellowship. And although she says that some things don't feel right at the church, she still attends from time to time. Less and less though. It's probably because of my lack of support. This has gotten us into a couple of arguments.
What makes the whole situation difficult is the fact that English is neither my, nor my wife's first language. I'm much more comfortable in it than she is though. Any discussion, and especially, when the Bible with things like allegory, physical, interpretations and so on is thrown into the conversation, it becomes a recipe for disaster. We have a language and culture barrier which we need to get around before we can even start to find any common ground, when discussing the TRUTH we learn here. But over time, I can say that it is getting better. Perhaps because the 'church' is not a such big influence anymore.
We don't have any kids, but I can understand how you would want your husband to stand by you.
I think Marques gave very appropriate verses above. I do believe those verses. They give some comfort. But honestly, it can get really lonely.
Just before I end. I always talk of the "teaching on Bibletruths" and don't mention Ray's name, for fear that it might come across that I might be following a man's teaching instead of the Word's teaching.
So Eileen, know that it is GOD's purpose. If it's tough, we can tell HIM that. We know that it is not in vain.
I hope you can find some comfort in my response.
Paul
EKnight:
Thank you all for your replies and concern. It is a comfort knowing that others are in the same situation.
Unfortunately, no one seems to notice a change in me which probably means that I only know the truth and I am not living it. I am not the light of Christ and this saddens and discourages me. Believe me, it is not my will. I want to be living proof but apparently that is not the case as of yet. :(
Eileen
EKnight:
You feel great learning about the Spirit, and you feel fantastic about the TRUTHS and Glorified News given you insight to your Life meaning and purpose, remember also no one likes a braggart
Win then over with your Love and compassion, just do not drowned them in it. In due time they will either learn to swim with you in the Spirit or walk along the shore as you swim in the Spirit. either way we walk in the same direction
Well said Rodger.
Eileen
Marky Mark:
Eileen,
I feel for you,this Spiritual journey in which we take every day as we walk with the Lord can be very trying and lonely.But,truth be told I would not have it any other way ;). We all can rest assured that our Father is doing the dragging, not ones own intentions.All is of God the Father and eventually, all will be healed. Even though at times we wish all our loved ones could be at a Spiritual awakening at the same moment,our all knowing and powerful Father has His own plans ;D, which we as believers and non believers alike will follow.
Sometimes when I'm lonely I think of this poem and remember who and what we are in our time of need.
One night a man had a dream.
He dreamed he was walking along
the beach with god.
Across the dark sky flashed scenes from his life.
For each scene, he noticed
two sets of footprints in the sand,
one belonging to him and the other to god.
When the last scene of his life flashed before him,
he looked back at the footprints in the sand.
He noticed that many times along the path of his life
there was only one set of footprints.
He also noticed that it happened at the
very lowest and saddest times in his life.
This bothered him and he questioned god about it.
"God, you said that once I decided to follow you,
you'd walk with me all the way.
But I have noticed that during the most
troublesome times in my life there is
only one set of footprints.
I don't understand why when I needed you most
you would leave me."
God replied "My precious, precious child,
I love you and would never leave you.
During your times of trial and suffering,
when you see only one set of footprints in the sand,
it was then that I carried you."
Ken Brown
Peace... Mark
aqrinc:
Eileen,
Have no fear, you are in like company here on BT. My wife thinks i am caught up in a cult of Ray,
she prays for me to be saved from it. My friends won't listen, my mother (JW) thinks i am lost;
as do most of my siblings.
It is exactly as The Scriptures have warned us long before.
Psa 121 (CLV)
1 I am lifting my eyes to the mountains; From where shall my help come?
2 My help is from Yahweh, Maker of the heavens and earth."
3 He shall certainly not allow your foot to slip; Your Guardian shall certainly not slumber.
4 Behold, He is neither slumbering nor sleeping, The Guardian of Israel."
5 Yahweh is your Guardian; Yahweh is your Protecting Shade at your right hand.
6 By day the sun shall not smite you, Nor the moon by night."
7 Yahweh Himself shall guard you from all peril; He shall guard your soul.
8 Yahweh Himself shall guard your going forth and your coming in, Henceforth and unto the eon."
Marques show's it, i think for us and all who would heed and Do What The Lord Jesus Say's.
That is why we call Him Lord.
george.
--- Quote from: mharrell08 on February 08, 2009, 12:55:00 PM ---My wife is not converted either so I know how you feel.
Luke 12:51-53 Suppose ye that I am come to give peace on earth? I tell you, Nay; but rather division: For from henceforth there shall be five in one house divided, three against two, and two against three. The father shall be divided against the son, and the son against the father; the mother against the daughter, and the daughter against the mother; the mother in law against her daughter in law, and the daughter in law against her mother in law.
Matt 10:34-36 Think not that I am come to send peace on earth: I came not to send peace, but a sword. For I am come to set a man at variance against his father, and the daughter against her mother, and the daughter in law against her mother in law. And a man's [mankind: including women] foes shall be they of his own household.
You and your family will be in our prayers.
Hope this helps,
Marques
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