Hello All! Ex-JW Here.

[SheltieMom]

Hello all,

I've been lurking this site for a few months and decided to join the fun.

I was raised as a Jehovah's Witness and became a Born-again Christian a couple of years ago. My family hasn't spoken to me since. :lol2 Despite that, it really is the best decision I ever made.

Anyways, I've really enjoyed reading this site and I look forward to chatting with you all. :wave

[EndIsNear]

Welcome! :hug

Sad to hear about your family, though. I will :pray that they see the light.

[homesick9748]

Hi, SheltieMom. Welcome to RR. So you know firsthand how it feels to suffer for being a Christian, huh?

[jetway777]

A warm :welcomesign to RR !

MY CHILD,

You may not know Me, but I know everything about you (Psalm 139:1). I know when you sit down and when you rise up (Psalm 139:2). I am familiar with all your ways (Psalm 139:3). Even the very hairs on your head are numbered (Matthew 10:29-31). For you were made in My image (Genesis 1:27). In Me you live and move and have your being (Acts 17:28). For you are My offspring (Acts 17:28). I knew you even before you were conceived (Jeremiah 1:4-5). I chose you when I planned creation (Ephesians 1:11-12). You were not a mistake, for all your days are written in My book (Psalm 139:15-16). I determined the exact time of your birth and where you would live (Acts 17:26). You are fearfully and wonderfully made (Psalm 139:14). I knit you together in your mother's womb (Psalm 139:13). And brought you forth on the day you were born (Psalm 71:6). I have been misrepresented by those who don't know Me (John 8:41-44). I am not distant and angry, but am the complete expression of love (1John 4:16). And it is My desire to lavish My love on you (1 John 3:1). I offer you more than your earthly father ever could (Matthew 7:11). For I am the perfect Father (Matthew 5:48). Every good gift that you receive comes from My hand (James 1:17). For I am your provider and I meet all your needs (Matthew 6:31-33).

My plan for your future has always been filled with hope (Jeremiah 29:11). Because I love you with an everlasting love (Jeremiah 31:3). My thoughts towards you are countless as the sand on the seashore (Psalm 139:17-18). And I rejoice over you with singing (Zephaniah 3:17). I will never stop doing good to you (Jeremiah 32:40). For you are My treasured possession (Exodus 19:5). I desire to establish you with all My heart and all My soul (Jeremiah 32:41). And I want to show you great and marvelous things (Jeremiah 33:3). If you seek Me with all your heart, you will find Me (Deuteronomy 4:29). Delight in Me and I will give you the desires of your heart (Psalm 37:4). For it is I who gave you those desires (Philippians 2:13). I am able to do more for you than you could possibly imagine (Ephesians 3:20). For I am your greatest encourager (2 Thessalonians 2:16-17). I am also the Father who comforts you in all your troubles (2 Corinthians 1:3-4). When you are brokenhearted, I am close to you (Psalm 34:18). As a shepherd carries a lamb, I have carried you close to My heart (Isaiah 40:11). One day I will wipe away every tear from your eyes. And I'll take away all the pain you have suffered on this earth (Revelation 21:3-4).

I am your Father, and I love you even as I love My Son, Jesus (John 17:23). For I loved the world so much, that I gave My only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him, shall not perish, but have external life (John 3:16). For in Jesus, My love for you is revealed (John 17:26). He is the exact representation of My being (Hebrews 1:3). He came to demonstrate that I am for you, not against you (Romans 8:31). And to tell you that I am not counting your sins. Jesus died so you and I could be reconciled (2 Corinthians 5:18-19). His death was the ultimate expression of My love for you (1 John 4:10). I gave up everything I loved that I might gain your love (Romans 8:31-32). If you receive the gift of My Son Jesus, you receive Me (1 John 2:23). And nothing will ever separate you from My love again (Romans 8:38-39). Come home and I'll throw the biggest party heaven has ever seen (Luke 15:7). I have always been Father, and will always be Father (Ephesians 3:14-15).

My question is.....Will you be My child (John 1:12-13)?
I am waiting for you (Luke 15:11-32).

LOVE, YOUR DAD,
ALMIGHTY GOD

[heart4thelost]

:wave

[Cookie]

Welcome! :hug

Praise the Lord. :yeah

[He Had Mercy]

:hug Hi! And :welcome :hug

[savedatcamp]

Welcome to RR! If you could sometime explain how you were able to break free of the JW's, that would be important to many of us to hear. I have a sister-in-law and other family members in the Jehovah Witness's that we have witnessed to so many times, but to no avail. It has had such a effect over the yrs on our relationships.
Again Welcome and we all hope you find super fellowship here with your new Brothers and Sisters in Christ. :hug
Blessings to all,
savedatcamp

[run2Jesus]

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[john boland]

I used to have a group of JW's that came by on Wednesdays and did a Bible Study with me. I was opened minded to their discussions and even went to one of their worship services once. Suddendly, they just quit coming by and I may see a memeber out in public and I get shuned. Being shunned for a religious belief is bad enough, but being shunned all together is just down right snobbish. Guess they did not want me in their fraternity. I think I must have scared them. Oh well, life goes on until it doesn't.:rolleyes