I am a Nigerian,and live in Nigeria, strange isn't it? I have been visiting this site for a while and thought that it was time to contribute.
I have known the Lord since sometime before '98. I went to denomininations for a while and initialy enjoyed it tremendously. But after a while everything wore off and I wanted more and there was nothing, except emptiness and promises of financial wealth and gain. Where was my Lord, who laid His life for me that I may minister unto Him? Then the empty consolations started.
Well the Lord opened my eyes and the story is that reluctantly I left the IC January this year 2003 knowing that I may never go back again.
But in all this that I know about the IC, I do not want to hate the nicolaitians more than I love my Lord, so the question of wholesome fellowship comes in. The Lord has comforted me and asked that I trust Him in this matter.
Right now, no one I know believes as I believe, but I know the One in whom I put my trust that He is able to keep that which I have COMMTTED. unto Him.
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Joy, so glad to read your post. Encourage you to keep praying and studying. As you very well know, He will comfort you and is your friend.
Having recently left the IC myself, do kno that empty feeling - I missed the Body.
While am not in a "formal" HC (do visit 3 times a week, via afternoon walks, with one of the local HC ladies - that is GREAT), have found I can be with the Body in other ways. Like telephone calls, the net and just simple get togethers.
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Joy, Thanks so much for sharing some of your struggle as you seek to follow the Lord! I know the feelings you express. When we left the last IC we were with, we thought we'd be "at sea" for a long time without fellowship! But God has other plans for those who follow His voice!
I've written a short story, "Tale of the Family Journey" which has been a blessing to many who have either left or are considering leaving a religious organization.
If you or anyone else would like a copy, just e-mail me bwood4d@hotmail.com and I'll send it along to you.
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