God give me strength as I leave home. Prayer please

[SonOfThunder]

:wave: hello

This has to be one of the most difficult weeks on my life.

On the 14th I leave this home to move to another state. I guess that is normal for people my age you might be thinking.

Gen 2:24, Mat 19:5, Mark 10:7 and Eph, 5:31 all talk of leaving your parents and cleaving to your wife... well I dont have a wife but I do chose to follow Jesus not error.

For those that don't know, this is the second time I have left the family home to follow 'truth' and Jesus.

Having been raised as one of Jehovah's Witnesses a few years ago my cousin died for want of blood after giving birth to a baby. in my late teens at this stage it caused me to study out why Natalia died and how strong she was to the end to carry out her convictions and beliefs to death. Very few of us are tested to that extent. I felt Natalia died because of false teaching. This lead to further study and a eventually I stopped attending meetings and would study various topics at home.

I left home, moved and attended a Baptist church. I was silly in so many ways in hindsight. I felt I would be persecuted for being a Jehovah's Witness and so didn't share with the pastor or others. Life was lonely as my family stopped communicating with me and confusion about doctrine set in. Depression set in and suicide was on my mind often.

Eventually I was put into hospital for depression, my parents were contacted and it was agreed to allow me to return home to recover. That was May '05

The pastor came to visit me at my home one day soon after (he travelled over 1,000klm) and he apologised for not taking me under his wing and giving me individual discipleship and love. He also rightly said he can’t be a mind reader, and I didn’t share.

I told him what finally broke me was exclusion from the weekly home group I was involved with, within the Baptist church. When I shared with him I was a former Jehovah’s Witness after a few months, just prior to the deep depression setting in, he rang the home group leader and asked for him to instruct me not to respond to any Biblical discussion. The people in the home group knew something was wrong and my perception of their behaviour toward me changed. This the pastor never followed up and the exclusion made me feel I was rejected and disfellowshipped again. He simply explained he was sorry, he forgot, and didn’t realise I was so sick with depression or why. He was upset, as I was.

He was wonderful and certainly sent by God to give me the right words at the right time.

I did not sell out on God. I did not dissapoint HIM. I did not forsake God, nor did He forsake me.
I was simply where I needed to be at that time. I did not chose family over GOD.

All this in hindsight makes sense.

I regained my perspective, God gave me strength enough to resist returning to meetings and living a hypocritical lifestyle.

JOHN 16:13 Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come.

Last week I told my parents of my plan to move again on the 14th. The Baptist Pastor has been a great help in setting up a place for me to live.

My parents indicated that they knew it was coming, they fear for me and love me, as I love them. Please pray that they might at least keep in touch with me.

All I can say to them is that I respct them and love them. Nothing can remove that as there is no compromise as these Scriptures show

1 JOHN 4:3 And every spirit that confesseth not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is not of God: and this is that spirit of antichrist, whereof ye have heard that it should come; and even now already is it in the world.

1 JOHN 4:4 Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world.

1 JOHN 4:5 They are of the world: therefore speak they of the world, and the world heareth them.

1 JOHN 4:6 We are of God: he that knoweth God heareth us; he that is not of God heareth not us. Hereby know we the spirit of truth, and the spirit of error.


Do you remember what happened to Joseph? His own brothers sold him into slavery. He was accused of rape, and cast into prison. But he was in prison at EXACTLY THE RIGHT TIME --- a few weeks EITHER WAY and he would have missed talking with the one person who, later, would recall: "I know of someone who can interpret dreams!"

Every step of Joseph's life, was according to God's plan; his brothers against him, criminal charges, but he ended up essentially ruling all of Egypt!

We can only marvel at what wonderful plans He has for each of us. Whatever Jehovah-God has planned, I will be fulfilled; having His joy, His glory in me --- my destiny molded by His own hand.

Please pray for me this week, and post if you will encouraging Scripture to strengthen me in my weak moments.


Thankyou

James

[Guitarist4JC]

Wow! That is quite a testimony. :) A friend of mine on another forum had something very similar happen to him, his wife, and children. I see God giving you strength and know you will survive this. :thumbsup:

[Danfrey]

I will keep you in my prayers. It is difficult to have to make a choice like this, but God will give you strength. Many blessings to you as you grow in his Grace.

[tapero]

Dear Lord, I pray for James as he travels this new adventure in a new place. Please guide his path, and bless him Lord. Please strengthen him. I pray that his family would not forsake him, and that they too will hear the call of Jesus. Thank you for the wonderful pastor that is helping so much. Bless him also Lord as he is helping your child. In Jesus name I pray. Amen

[HumbleMan]

You're in my prayers as well, James.

[Flynmonkie]

As always, you are in my prayers and your strength through all of this is my witness :) :prayer: Just keep looking up and hold Dear to Gods promises to you. He is not going to leave you, whenever things happen in your life, think how God wants you to handle them, or what He wants you to learn. You are safe in His arms at ALL times! (Especially the rough ones):hug:

[arunma]

Praying for you, James.

[ZiSunka]

I will always continue to pray for you James, as often as the Spirit brings you to mind! :hug:

[newbeliever02072005]

James,

I can see that you are grounded and hooked into the Word. I have no doubts that you will be carried through this next stage in your life. God is your anchor and your strength.

Prayers for you daily,
Newbeliever :wave:

[£amb]

Phil. 4:13 I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.

£amb

[Flynmonkie]

Still have you in my thoughts....:prayer:
I gathered a few things together for you today I thought might help.

Proverbs 3:5-6 Trust in the LORD with all your heart and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight.

Isaiah 58:11 The LORD will continually guide you, and satisfy your desire in scorched places, and give strength to your bones; and you will be like a watered garden, and like a spring of water whose waters do not fail.

John 16:13 When He, the Spirit of truth, comes, He will guide you into all the truth; for He will not speak on His own initiative, but whatever He hears, He will speak; and He will disclose to you what is to come.

James 1:5 If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all generously and without reproach, and it will be given to him......

I recommend this site quite often so this might be a repeat, but they have Gods promises categorized here at Charles Stanleys site -- In Touch. It has been a helpful tool for me during times of struggle and trial, a quick reference.

http://www.intouch.org/myintouch/exploring/promises/index_77684.html

Also, John MacArthur offers some great other interesting articles on his site (Issues and answers)

http://gty.org/resources.php?section=issues

I like his article on the secret of contentment. As a new growing Christian to now (still growing) I use this to refer to. It is easy to print off on one page to keep a copy close at hand.

http://gty.org/resources.php?section=issues&aid=176367

[SonOfThunder]

Still have you in my thoughts....:prayer:
I gathered a few things together for you today I thought might help.

Proverbs 3:5-6 Trust in the LORD with all your heart and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight.

Isaiah 58:11 The LORD will continually guide you, and satisfy your desire in scorched places, and give strength to your bones; and you will be like a watered garden, and like a spring of water whose waters do not fail.

John 16:13 When He, the Spirit of truth, comes, He will guide you into all the truth; for He will not speak on His own initiative, but whatever He hears, He will speak; and He will disclose to you what is to come.

James 1:5 If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all generously and without reproach, and it will be given to him......

I recommend this site quite often so this might be a repeat, but they have Gods promises categorized here at Charles Stanleys site -- In Touch. It has been a helpful tool for me during times of struggle and trial, a quick reference.

http://www.intouch.org/myintouch/exploring/promises/index_77684.html

Also, John MacArthur offers some great other interesting articles on his site (Issues and answers)

http://gty.org/resources.php?section=issues

I like his article on the secret of contentment. As a new growing Christian to now (still growing) I use this to refer to. It is easy to print off on one page to keep a copy close at hand.

http://gty.org/resources.php?section=issues&aid=176367


:wave: thankyou for the Scriptures of encouragement, also the sites which I will look at today while the house is empty. To all that have posted here that are praying for me a huge thankyou.

My father has arranged for elders and even the district overseer to call in on me each day. This is becoming difficult as they open their Bible and make me doubt my studies and fear eternal death. I'd like to be strong enough in my studies to stand firm and be polite and loving and show them from Scripture truth, alas the visits by 2 at a time leave me doubting and afraid. Today I have planned to close the curtains and not open the door. To also stick post-it notes around the house full of the promises of God.

ROM 8:1 There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit

James

[newbeliever02072005]

Dear Lord,

Bringing before you James so that you may wrap him in your protective arms. Please use the people and support in his life at this moment to help him through this period of time. Use those people to encourage, uplift and speak the words that you wish for him to hear and know. Help him to understand that his eternal life is secure, safe and sound as long as he has faith. I have faith knowing he has that, because of what he has demonstrated here on CF. Lord you have orchestrated our lives according to your will and only ask that you continue guiding and leading James and all the lives around him. We will give you the praise and glory for all that you do. Thank you Lord Jesus.....in your name....Amen!

[JPPT1974]

Lord watch over James
Be with him
And bring him comfort and direction
Strengthen his walk Lord
In thy name and will
Amen

[SumTinWong]

You got my prayers buddy.

[Flynmonkie]

You know there have been many, many times in my walk that I have been through trials such as this. Honestly, I think the worst is when your dealing with someone that has education on scripture, they can be very convincing. For me, leaving a situation of judgment, I truly had to listen to my heart, to stay in perpetual prayer. I even fasted at one point while making a decision. (Though I am not sure the formal fasting rule, I was so consumed in trying to listen to God even food meant nothing to me) You would have thought I would have been cranky. Trust with all your heart that the Holy Spirit will guide you.

One of the things I used in dealing with this is when it got tough, I would tell someone “I will think this over.” Usually, this keeps them quiet for a bit. When you’re honestly at a point that you know there is nothing you can say to change the direction of the conversation. The best thing to do is “shake the dust” as we have been told. IMHCO. I had been taught not to even let JW’s in my home or discuss things with them because they ARE so very educated on the logistics of scripture to back “their” beliefs, and I wasn’t at all strong enough to “fight them” as a new believer. It was a good piece of advice, so I really feel for you living in this situation; I understand the enormity of what you are dealing with and how much harder this must be for you right now.

I will continue to pray for you. :prayer:

"But even if you should suffer for the sake of righteousness, you are blessed. And do not fear their intimidation, and do not be troubled, but sanctify Christ as Lord in your hearts, always being ready to make a defense to everyone who asks you to give an account for the hope that is in you, yet with gentleness and reverence; and keep a good conscience so that in the thing in which you are slandered, those who revile your good behavior in Christ will be put to shame.
"For it is better, if God should will it so, that you suffer for doing what is right rather than for doing what is wrong."
1 Peter 3:14-17

"In the day of prosperity be happy, but in the day of adversity consider -- God has made the one as well as the other so that man will not discover anything that will be after him."
Ecclesiastes 7:14

"For to you it has been granted for Christ's sake, not only to believe in Him, but also to suffer for His sake."
Philippians 1:29

"Therefore do not be ashamed of the testimony of our Lord or of me His prisoner, but join with me in suffering for the gospel, according to the power of God."
2 Timothy 1:8

[Cright]

James,

I'm so thankful that you have someone there to mentor you in person and lead you where you need guidance. I will pray for you, for your family as well as the pastor who is guiding you.

There is one verse that pops into mind , but I'm going to put it more in context and highlight it.

Romans 12 - 9 Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. 10 Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Honor one another above yourselves. 11 Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. 12 Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. 13 Share with God's people who are in need. Practice hospitality. 14 Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse. 15 Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn. 16 Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but be willing to associate with people of low position.[c (http://www.christianforums.com/#fen-NIV-28247c)] Do not be conceited.
17 Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everybody. 18 f it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. 19 Do not take revenge, my friends, but leave room for God's wrath, for it is written: "It is mine to avenge; I will repay,"[d (http://www.christianforums.com/#fen-NIV-28250d)]says the Lord. 20 On the contrary:
"If your enemy is hungry, feed him;
if he is thirsty, give him something to drink.
In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head."[e (http://www.christianforums.com/#fen-NIV-28251e)] 21 Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.

As hard as it is to accept sometimes, God promises us that we will be perseucited, then calls on us to love those who persecute us. Also, in the book of James, he says "Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything".
So you can also have assurance that the Lord is refining you, like gold in a fire, helping you become pure in Him.


With Love and Prayer Brother,

Carina

[newbeliever02072005]

Thinking of you today....prayers going up for you. :hug:

[Athanasian Creed]

Gracious heavenly Father, we come before You in Jesus Name thanking You for Your faithfulness and love on behalf of our brother James. We rejoice at how You have brought him out from the kingdom of Satan into Your glorious light!! We pray that You will continue to be with him, lead him and guide him into all truth by Your blessed Holy Spirit. May his parents, family and friends see the change You have begun in his life and may they be drawn to the Saviour by his example. May You be glorified in his life as he stands for the truth of Your Word. Be with him as he leaves his parent's home - provide for him among the family You have in the area he is moving to - thank You that You go before him to prepare his way as he trust You and acknowleges You in all things. This we pray for Christ's sake - AMEN!:prayer:



Ray :wave:

[luvmydaughters]

James,

I am praying for you. I cannot imagine having to make a decision to leave my family because I was raised in a Christian home. People like you are probably stronger Christians because you have had to make a harder choice. I know God will bless you in a special way.

[JPPT1974]

Praying for you James
Just lean on the Lord
He will take care of you
No matter what occurs!

[Iollain]

:prayer:.

[LivingInHisLove]

Praying for you

[aReformedPatriot]

:wave: hello

This has to be one of the most difficult weeks on my life.

On the 14th I leave this home to move to another state. I guess that is normal for people my age you might be thinking.

Gen 2:24, Mat 19:5, Mark 10:7 and Eph, 5:31 all talk of leaving your parents and cleaving to your wife... well I dont have a wife but I do chose to follow Jesus not error.

For those that don't know, this is the second time I have left the family home to follow 'truth' and Jesus.

Having been raised as one of Jehovah's Witnesses a few years ago my cousin died for want of blood after giving birth to a baby. in my late teens at this stage it caused me to study out why Natalia died and how strong she was to the end to carry out her convictions and beliefs to death. Very few of us are tested to that extent. I felt Natalia died because of false teaching. This lead to further study and a eventually I stopped attending meetings and would study various topics at home.

I left home, moved and attended a Baptist church. I was silly in so many ways in hindsight. I felt I would be persecuted for being a Jehovah's Witness and so didn't share with the pastor or others. Life was lonely as my family stopped communicating with me and confusion about doctrine set in. Depression set in and suicide was on my mind often.

Eventually I was put into hospital for depression, my parents were contacted and it was agreed to allow me to return home to recover. That was May '05

The pastor came to visit me at my home one day soon after (he travelled over 1,000klm) and he apologised for not taking me under his wing and giving me individual discipleship and love. He also rightly said he can’t be a mind reader, and I didn’t share.

I told him what finally broke me was exclusion from the weekly home group I was involved with, within the Baptist church. When I shared with him I was a former Jehovah’s Witness after a few months, just prior to the deep depression setting in, he rang the home group leader and asked for him to instruct me not to respond to any Biblical discussion. The people in the home group knew something was wrong and my perception of their behaviour toward me changed. This the pastor never followed up and the exclusion made me feel I was rejected and disfellowshipped again. He simply explained he was sorry, he forgot, and didn’t realise I was so sick with depression or why. He was upset, as I was.

He was wonderful and certainly sent by God to give me the right words at the right time.

I did not sell out on God. I did not dissapoint HIM. I did not forsake God, nor did He forsake me.
I was simply where I needed to be at that time. I did not chose family over GOD.

All this in hindsight makes sense.

I regained my perspective, God gave me strength enough to resist returning to meetings and living a hypocritical lifestyle.

JOHN 16:13 Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come.

Last week I told my parents of my plan to move again on the 14th. The Baptist Pastor has been a great help in setting up a place for me to live.

My parents indicated that they knew it was coming, they fear for me and love me, as I love them. Please pray that they might at least keep in touch with me.

All I can say to them is that I respct them and love them. Nothing can remove that as there is no compromise as these Scriptures show

1 JOHN 4:3 And every spirit that confesseth not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is not of God: and this is that spirit of antichrist, whereof ye have heard that it should come; and even now already is it in the world.

1 JOHN 4:4 Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world.

1 JOHN 4:5 They are of the world: therefore speak they of the world, and the world heareth them.

1 JOHN 4:6 We are of God: he that knoweth God heareth us; he that is not of God heareth not us. Hereby know we the spirit of truth, and the spirit of error.


Do you remember what happened to Joseph? His own brothers sold him into slavery. He was accused of rape, and cast into prison. But he was in prison at EXACTLY THE RIGHT TIME --- a few weeks EITHER WAY and he would have missed talking with the one person who, later, would recall: "I know of someone who can interpret dreams!"

Every step of Joseph's life, was according to God's plan; his brothers against him, criminal charges, but he ended up essentially ruling all of Egypt!

We can only marvel at what wonderful plans He has for each of us. Whatever Jehovah-God has planned, I will be fulfilled; having His joy, His glory in me --- my destiny molded by His own hand.

Please pray for me this week, and post if you will encouraging Scripture to strengthen me in my weak moments.


Thankyou

James

Praying for you Bro. James. :prayer:

I also thank you for being an encouragement to me to forsake all for the glorious kingdom no matter the cost. Something I seem to struggle with.

[SonOfThunder]

Praying for you Bro. James. :prayer:

I also thank you for being an encouragement to me to forsake all for the glorious kingdom no matter the cost. Something I seem to struggle with.

Good the see you still posting and thankyou for all the encouraging words and Scriptures given in this thread.
It is now Sunday the 12th. I leave on Tuesday 14th. I thank God for this past week, although it has been emotionally straining I thank Him for the position I am in and the strength and peace He has given me to endure.

The word was given to us for our instruction, it is about dying to self to allow the Holy Spirit room to work in us.
I don't think any of us go through this transisition without struggle at times.

I like this passage in Phil 2:12, we are to agonize (the Greek word for “work”) to obey God in our witness to the world. We are not alone in this endeavor because God “agonizes” (v. 13) in us to help us fulfill His will and good pleasure. We strive mightily to be living examples of Christ’s ideal for believers

Phil 2:12 Wherefore, my beloved, as ye have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling

Here is three verses that have been hanging around the house this week. When God speaks to me and I dont do it, The Holy Spirit is very quick to cause me to feel like a hypocrit or weak. It is a fine balance for all of us to deny self to follow HIS leading. Staying at home and living a double life cannot be mine.

Mat 16:24 Then said Jesus unto his disciples, If any [man] will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me

Mar 8:34 And when he had called the people [unto him] with his disciples also, he said unto them, Whosoever will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me

Luke 9:23 And he said to [them] all, If any [man] will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me

The passage below has also been hanging around all week. I often thought on this passage as I live in a Country blessed and rich. Was it about giving all away?
Was it about obedience. I think the latter.
Jesus wants us to come as a child, He will do the providing. All He asks is for us to be totally dependant on Him.


Is it likely, with all of his contacts and experience, that this man would have remained poor for long? And yet he was unwilling to obey Christ with all these advantages, even temporarily.
Mar 10:21 Then Jesus beholding him loved him, and said unto him, One thing thou lackest: go thy way, sell whatsoever thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come, take up the cross, and follow me

Please continue to pray for me. While writing this I felt that I have the words, know where to draw on Scripture etc. but lack very often in reality. Tuesday will be difficult to leave this home. Please pray for my family and my little brother especially as he is very receptive to Jehovah God and His word. I just pray he will find his spiritual journey out of false teaching one day.


James

[ZiSunka]

Continuing to pray for you James!

[hypostatic]

Praying for you!

[Cright]

James,

You are still in my prayers! You will be on my mind often tomorrow as I pray for you and your family to share a calm and relaxing day. I hope that they allow you to keep contact this time, and that they will welcome visits when you can make them.

How many hours of travel is it from your families home to your new one?

[SonOfThunder]

James,

You are still in my prayers! You will be on my mind often tomorrow as I pray for you and your family to share a calm and relaxing day. I hope that they allow you to keep contact this time, and that they will welcome visits when you can make them.

How many hours of travel is it from your families home to your new one?

it is 1,000 klm just over one hour in a plane, 10 hours if dad drives and 16 if mum drives, 2 days via letter, 3 minutes if email and one minute if by phone.

I used to write an e-mail everyday last time. I didn't hear from anyone at all.

James

[tellmemore]

Praying for you James
Just lean on the Lord
He will take care of you
No matter what occurs!
hi

[tellmemore]

hi

[SonOfThunder]

please pray for me, i go in the morning.

Signing out for a while

James

[newbeliever02072005]

No worries James.....we are praying for you!

Be safe, stay strong and trust God! :hug:

[Cright]

I'll also include safe travel in my prayers for you.

God is Good!

((((Hugs))))
Carina

[JPPT1974]

Hello you all
Hope that you are doing fine
God bless you all!

[Flynmonkie]

please pray for me, i go in the morning.

Signing out for a while

James
Thought I would drop by and let you know I am thinking about you and your big day tomorrow. I will be praying for you. Let us know how things are going :)

[Cright]

Please let us know when you are settled and how you are doing.

:prayer:
Carina

[newbeliever02072005]

Sending a prayer up today for you James. God is with you! :)

[mesue]

:hug: James!!!! :hug:
:blush: I just saw this thread, sorry :sorry:
You're still in my prayers.
I hope your move went well. I thank God your church family reached out to you.
I pray that your family sees Jesus in you. :prayer:

[ZiSunka]

still praying for you James!

Lord help James go, but more importantly, help his family go with him.

[RED that's ME]

Praying James :prayer:

[aReformedPatriot]

:prayer:

[JPPT1974]

Again I am praying for you
God bless you
And good luck!
:groupray:

[ZiSunka]

continuing to pray for you James.

[ZiSunka]

continuing to pray. Does anyone know if James was moving to the area affected by the cyclone this week?

[Cright]

Also continueing to pray, now adding to it for his safety (I didn't hear about the cyclone) and also praying that he can find internet access somewhere.. library or something, so we can find out that he's okay!

Does anyone have any contact info for James off of CF that could let us know?

[Argent]

:prayer: :thumbsup:

I have great hope in the Lord for how He is going to use you, my brother!

[JPPT1974]

God will use you in His way and will
The way He sees fit!

[Cright]

still praying!

:prayer:

[JPPT1974]

Praying for you as well my friend!
:groupray: :groupray:

[ZiSunka]

Continuing to pray for the safety, spiritual growth and peace of mind of James, and for the Believers to gather around him in support and love.

[aReformedPatriot]

:prayer:

Hope all is well with you, Brother.

[ZiSunka]

I miss James so much! I hope he is doing so well in his new home that he hasn't had time to post here! I hope he gets in contact with us soon.

[JPPT1974]

I hope that he is doing good to my friend
And that he is holding up well!

[dalejoy]

Dear James
I am very new to this forum and have read your story. You are on a good path brother and seem to be making good choices. Your best choice is to follow Him each day. His ove never fails. I live in Queensland with my wife and three teenage children.
Dalejoy

[seebs]

You'll make it. It may take some doing, and it won't be easy. But you'll make it.

[mesue]

I miss James so much! I hope he is doing so well in his new home that he hasn't had time to post here! I hope he gets in contact with us soon.
me too.

[JPPT1974]

We all miss James
Hope that he is doing fine!

[Cright]

I'd love to see this thread continue so that when James does make it back he will be encouraged. His origional request was to have scriptures that would encourage him, so mabye we can still do that. Maybe not all for encouragement, but some that are just our favorites that he can read.

I'll go first... I'm studying Romans right now and I really like this one: Romans 5:1-5
1Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we[a (http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?book_id=52&chapter=5&version=31#fen-NIV-28034a)]have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, 2through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we now stand. And we[b (http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?book_id=52&chapter=5&version=31#fen-NIV-28035b)] rejoice in the hope of the glory of God. 3Not only so, but we[c (http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?book_id=52&chapter=5&version=31#fen-NIV-28036c)] also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; 4perseverance, character; and character, hope. 5And hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out his love into our hearts by the Holy Spirit, whom he has given us.

[ZiSunka]

He Himself has said, "I will never leave you nor forsake you." So we may boldly say: "The Lord is my helper; I will not fear. What can man do to me?" Hebrews 13:5 & 6

Continuing to pray for you James! :hug:

[ZiSunka]

Continuing to pray for you James.

[JPPT1974]

Praying again for you James
God bless you
Take care!

[newbeliever02072005]

Heb 3:13 But exhort one another daily, while it is called To day; lest any of you be hardened through the deceitfulness of sin.


2 Thes 2:16-17 Now our Lord Jesus Christ himself, and God, even our Father, which hath loved us, and hath given us everlasting consolation and good hope through grace, Comfort your hearts, and stablish you in every good word and work.


Proverbs 3:25-27 Be not afraid of sudden fear, neither of the desolation of the wicked, when it cometh. For the LORD shall be thy confidence, and shall keep thy foot from being taken. Withhold not good from them to whom it is due, when it is in the power of thine hand to do it.




:prayer: :hug:

[Cright]

I am a citizen of heaven. :)


Ephesians 2:19
Consequently, you are no longer foreigners and aliens, but fellow citizens with God's people and members of God's household
Philippians 3:20
But our citizenship is in heaven. And we eagerly await a Savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ

[ZiSunka]

Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places. Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. Stand therefore, having girded your waist with truth, having put on the breastplate of righteousness, and having shod your feet with the preparation of the gospel of peace; above all, taking the shield of faith with which you will be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one. And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God; praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, being watchful to this end with all perseverance and supplication for all the saints Ephesians 6: 11-18

[JPPT1974]

Press onward toward the goal of God's
Let Him work in and through you!

[ZiSunka]

Continuing to pray for the well-being and spiritual growth of James, and that he will soon find a way to let us know how he is doing. I miss James a lot. He is a fine bright light in this forum.

[ZiSunka]

Continuing to pray for you James.

[JPPT1974]

Praying for you still James
God bless you!

[Cright]

Psalm 37:23-24
The steps of a good man are ordered by the LORD, and He delights in his way. Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down; for the LORD upholds him with His hand.

[Cright]

Isaiah 41:10
So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.

[ZiSunka]

Continuing to pray for James. Lord, please watch over our dearly beloved brother as he makes the transition to his new life. Let his family be freed from their spiritual bondage so they, too can know the true meaning of the gospel and live in joy with their dear son.

For I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord, plans to prosper you, not to harm you. Plans to give you a certainty and a future.

Thank you Lord.

[ducktapehero]

Prayers sent, I hope eveything turns out the way you want.

[SonOfThunder]

wow and double wow...

I am back, and here is this old thread still going with so much love and support and prayers and uplifting Scriptures.

Thankyou so very very much for keeping this thread alive and supporting the way you have.

It is significant that my first post back is today. and at this time.

Today is the day all Jehovah's Witnesses gather for Memorial Day to remember Jesus. My family will be in that meeting as we speak with my extended family and friends. It is a time I will spend praying as they pass the 'emblem' (communion) from person to person and allow it to pass (without taking it). My family receive prayers for being trapped in a false religion as they pass up tonight what Jesus introduce for ALL believers.

My computer is now set up so I can share again with my friends here, who have helped me more than any of you realise.

Will share more about the past month in a different post.

Til then, His love is amazing, it shows through you all.

God Bless you

James

[Cright]

James,

This was the most wonderful suprise of my day! I'm so glad to see you are back here and well. I'll look for a new thread with how you have been doing and how things are going.

:hug:
Carina

[ZiSunka]

Praise God that you are back James!!

[newbeliever02072005]

Welcome back James. So, glad to hear from you.

God Bless you,
Newbeliever :wave:

[JPPT1974]

Hello James
Hope that you are doing fine
God bless you!

[Dondi]

I know i am late in the game, but welcome back. I pray that God will build you up a a pillar of light to shine into the darkness.

"And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." - John 8:32

"But the hour cometh, and now is, when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth: for the Father seeketh such to worship him." - John 4:23

[JPPT1974]

Again praying for you
May the Lord bless you
:pray: :prayer:

[2Blessed2BStressed]

I am new to this forum, but I am praying for you too. May God strengthen and bless you.

[JPPT1974]

God give you strength and love my friend
Take care!