Brain Processor
I need to process some thoughts, stuff I have questions about I guess, things I don't understand. So I am tired. I worked two 8 hours shifts in a row and I was at the pool for almost 9 hours both days. My feet are sore to say the least. Well tonight at the table my mom said, "I want to talk about something spiritual at the table." And all I thought was, "Oh boy." So she started talking about Noah's ark and about even then there was strong warnings to follow God's ways. About how Noah was building the ark for all those years (Shem, Ham, and Japheth were not young lads that's for sure!) and the people saw Him. So God's wrath has to come sometime when you shut the door on Him or something like that. Maybe it's when he shuts the door on you??? that doesn't make sense. I thought God didn't shut the door on you. And my mom said, "why do you and Erinn suddenly clam up when we start talking about something spiritual?" And all I said was, "I don't have anything to say." I just don't really. what am I supposed to say?? I know what she was referring to. She has such subtle ways of doing that. She was saying that we aren't following God's ways and that sometime God is going to pour his wrath upon us if we shut the door to Him and ignore His ways. I don't think I'm ignoring God or not following His ways. And who is my mom to judge at what place I am with God? I also thought alot about when she said she thought I was making the wrong decision. Who was that talking through her?? Was it God?? Was it the enemy? or was it just human error? Pride?? I don't know. The reason I don't really want to dive back into it and seek it out is because I don't want to experience that turmoil again. That was one of the worst things I've ever experienced. There's been a lot of worst experiences this past year. I get confused and I start to think that maybe they're right, than why do I feel sick inside??? Why does it not feel right? But I would like to be able to defend myself. But somehow I know inside it doesn't matter how much I do that. They're not going to accept it. They could say the same thing about me I guess. I don't know how to reason this. There is no way. It doesn't makes sense. My parents have said about that feeling that people have when they hear about this group......that it's fear. Well maybe it's a warning sign, maybe that's what it is. The Holy Spirit send signals like that. And then maybe you don't feel the sick feeling when you convince yourself it's right and that you're doing the "holy thing" and obeying God. When you become comfortable with yourself, that you're good enough now. maybe that's what it is. WHy do things like this happen?? The reason I like going out or being with people I feel comfortable with is because I don't have to deal with them saying weird spiritual stuff or getting in my face and saying I'm making the wrong decision for my faith. It's like I leave this safe spiritual atmosphere and enter the cold one. anyways, got to go......my parents are making me wash the dishes even though I was on my feet for like, 6 hours today. whooo, fun.....sometimes I would just like them to give me a frickin break. gosh.....I hate coming home to deal with all this stuff.

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I admire your strength to live through this all the time Leah even though it hurts you and causes you so much grief and confusion. I thinks thats why you 'clam up' as your mom put it. You were hurt once over this and you dont want to feel that again. I cant balme you, I would do the same thing. But your mom doesn't know that you were hurt so badly by this all. You dont have to feel insecure at all. From what I know of you and from talking with you I can see that you are following God, you are living for Him. Those fealings you get about your parents beleifs and they'er group could be alot of things. I know what feeling you are talking about, I feel it about some situations as well. Whenever there is something coming that will be harmful or negatuive I feel that, something dark and wrong. It is the holy spirit sending you guidence in a physical feeling, he knows we can not ignore those fealings so easily. He sends those messages to warn and direct us, and be assured if you were not following God, if you were living outside of him, you wouldnt feel those prompt's. So in that you can be assured that you are dooing great. But this is only my thoughts and beleifs. Pray, seek Gods, as Im sure you do. Take Care.
Hello Miss Leah,
I have a couple of things to say.
One: The sick feeling I have deep inside when I think about the whole thing is not fear. It is a warning. I am a deeply spiritual man. I make tons of mistakes, and I marvel that God would choose to use me, but despite all my shortcomings, he does, and I am walking in step with Him and His spirit, a bold statement, but one I make with confidence.
I do not sense fear. I sense that these people are caught up in a web of lies. One that could very well change their focus from what Christ has done for them, to what they think they can/should/need to accomplish for themselves.
Noah. What a foolish comparison to use to those of us not doing the "torah thing". Have you ever read the part about the promise? I am not going to ever do this again.
God poured out His wrath and judgement regarding the the sins of the world alright. Someone had to pay. God's judgement was poured out, once, and for all, on Calvary. On Jesus. Now, no matter how many times, and no matter how severely I mess up, He will forgive me, if only I will ask. To quote one of our favorite worship teams, "Your grace is all I rely on".
My prayer for everyone caught up in the Torah Lie is that they will remember that. Really truly understand what Paul said. All my righteousness is as filthy rags.
His grace is all I rely on.
That was the first thing I wanted to say.
Here's the other: You KNOW all this. Leah, I pray you will learn to trust that still small voice, and that with time and practise you will grow more and more confident in following the prompting and leading and comforting of the Holy Spirit.
Your Friend and Pastor,
Jason Sheppard
Thank you for the point about Noah. Of course I've read the part about the promise. I don't ALWAYS remember these things. And yes, I DO know all this and I AM learning to trust that still small voice...more than ever now. It's a bit harder not to feel confused when I'm the one who has weirdo books laying around my house, parents bringing up stuff like this all the time, giving me articles to read (and when I don't want to, they think I'm just ignoring the truth or turning away), and telling me that I'm making the wrong decision for my faith like they think they're God or something.My parents...the people who have raised me and I've trusted up until now. It's a little different in my shoes. anyways, I'm out.
I agree with everything the cousins said! I don’t know if I can add much more.
I understand that it is hard though and that you are sick of living in that situation, that you are done with having all of these things around you that you don't believe in.
I understand the fact that you are getting basically persecuted in your home about not knowing the truth.
But I also know this. You are standing up for yourself when it hurts. You are worshiping God when your mind and feelings say stop. You are showing your family that you truly believe what they are saying you shouldn't believe. I know God will never give up on you. As PJ said rely on his grace and live on his love.
Take care,
Luvs and hugs!
ashley
i don't even know you, but i read your blog and felt like i should share this with you. continue to stand up for your faith...with parents it's hard i know, especially when another religion or teaching is involved. pray that they wouldn't just listen to what people say to please their itching ears, but that the truth and the holy spirit would turn them away from it. this verse helps me when i come across different religions or teachings, so be strong, run hard and be bold.
2 Timothy 4
2Preach the Word; be prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke and encourage—with great patience and careful instruction. 3FOR THE TIME WILL COME WHEN MEN WILL NOT PUT UP WITH SOUND DOCTRINE. INSTEAD, TO SUIT THEIR OWN DESIRES, THEY WILL GATHER AROUND THEM A GREAT NUMBER OF TEACHERS TO SAY WHAT THEIR ITCHING EARS WANT TO HEAR. 4They will turn their ears away from the truth and turn aside to myths. 5BUT YOU, KEEP YOUR HEAD IN ALL SITUATIONS, ENDURE HARDSHIP, DO THE WORK OF AN EVANGELIST, discharge all the duties of your ministry.
Hey girl, I need to say that you amaze me. Life for you has been rough. It has made you want to scream and give up at times, but you haven't. You have pushed through, dug deeper and clung to what you KNOW to be the truth. I am proud of you. It is true what Ashley said, you have choosen to worship God and live your life for Him and all that He is about at the worst times in your life. Even though you are in a battle, your parents see how you are standing strong in your faith. You are being a witness to them. Leah I love you dearly, I praise God for you and for your heart. You love people and want them to know God in amazing ways. You desire others to know God and see Him as you have gotten to know Him. Continue to stand strong, you will be blessed beyond measure for doing so.
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