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ArielQflip ago

VOAT is bringing me back to my Christian roots as well. I pray for forgiveness every day. I'm terrified of churches though, from experience. It's really nice to see the good and decent people post gentle reminders. Thank you and Praise our Lord, Jesus Christ! He can set you free!

RightSideUp17and6 ago

So sorry that churches who follow religion have harmed you in some way. I do not deny that this occurs far too often. However there are some that exist, that understand it is about relationship. Jesus was always with people, with His "fellowship", etc, although He did take time away for face time with His Father. "Church" is not easy, it is the tough road of treading it with others, all of us with foibles. The fellowship i am with does accept me as i am, but also encourages me to grow to become more like Christ, to be salt and light in a dark world. It can be so easy to be alone, it is not easy to have to deal with people. In all honesty i would rather not-my flesh would rather go it alone, but the Spirit helps me. Fellowship has its challenges and rewards. Returning to what the New Testament/Book of Acts was all about, it is to strive for unity, to be in one accord. Even the devil will "go to church" to sow discord and foment hurt and harm. That is where much of the battle is. So...i go towards the battle. And i am not alone.... The Word (Christ/Scripture), Prayer, Fellowship. All these elements are needed to mature as a believer. Not easy, but so rewarding. As i like to say as a half joke but all truth-my fellowship puts up with me! So grateful. Godspeed!

ArielQflip ago

Thanks. Your point makes sense. Being alone in Christ is equivalent to social relationships in its lovingly basic context, but I always find trolls there. Selfish and fiendish, guilty of it as well I'm sure, in response. The WORD needs revisiting.

RightSideUp17and6 ago

Trolls are just the enemy tryin' to crush your game. Most people have no idea how they are being "used". It is not against flesh and blood, but oh boy sometimes it sure feels like it! Be strong in the Lord! Often our greatest challenges is where we are called to serve, in order to foil the dark design of the enemy. A defeated enemy. YOU, on the other hand, are NOT defeated. You are victorious in Christ! Keep on keeping on! And, as always, yes go to the Word. That is wisdom.

ArielQflip ago

True. Changed me life 3 years ago to civil service. It's awakening.

RightSideUp17and6 ago

Kudos! Godspeed in your walk!

sguevar ago

Couldn't have said it better, brother. Thanks for spreading truth there.

RightSideUp17and6 ago

ThanQ and Amen! We're all in this together-here and hereafter! Dark to Light