I feel as if I am in satans playground, how to fit in?

[SonOfThunder]

Some might know I left my religion (Jehovah's Witness) and recently left home after family pressure to do so because of this move from what they consider to be 'truth' and my younger brother being wrongly influenced by me.

I went to live at the university accomodation and what a change. The atmosphere is just so different from home. I sit in my room and hear everything that goes on, the weekends being the worst. I guess I'm on some pity party coping which doesn't help.

From a family who prayed together at 10pm each night, attended Bible Studies and led quiet lives I am finding this change so difficult. I miss my family, my friends and just don't fit in here at all.

It feels like satans playground, really it does. Like I have stepped into the 'WORLD'. On one hand I feel if I am to fit in I should try and mix, on the other I feel that if I do I am dishonoring Jehovah God. Is there some common ground?

Is there a place for someone like me? I'm such a misfit. It isn't until now I realize what a protected life I have led. Is my future to be leading a double life? one where you laugh and joke and have low morals for friendship?

I was thinking that priests or nuns who leave the comfort of their lives in a monestry would feel like me. How does a person fit into society and still remain true to Jehovah? Do they ever find peace?

The Biblical differences showed me I wasn't in 'the truth' as far as teachings go from The Bible but I fear there is no group of believers that might be close to how The Jehovah's Witnesses acted their lives out.



James

 

[Radagast]

Is there any Christian group on campus?

-- Radagast

 

[rockwell]

It might sound pretty harsh and hard to understand now but God has put you in that place for a reason, You may not know it yet but pray that you might be a light were you are. Pray that God will use you and that people may want what to have what you have inside...

When it comes to religion, you said that you left Jehova's Witnesses, That was a good move and now try to concentrate on Jesus alone more than on a religion. See if you can find a good Bible-Based group or church in which the whole truth about Jesus is preached.

People will always fail you and do you wrong but God will never let you down, concentrate on Him and live a life of joy, peace and inner fulfilness.

May God bless you.

 

[Mimi]

Some might know I left my religion (Jehovah's Witness) and recently left home after family pressure to do so because of this move from what they consider to be 'truth' and my younger brother being wrongly influenced by me.

I went to live at the university accomodation and what a change. The atmosphere is just so different from home. I sit in my room and hear everything that goes on, the weekends being the worst. I guess I'm on some pity party coping which doesn't help.

From a family who prayed together at 10pm each night, attended Bible Studies and led quiet lives I am finding this change so difficult. I miss my family, my friends and just don't fit in here at all.

It feels like satans playground, really it does. Like I have stepped into the 'WORLD'. On one hand I feel if I am to fit in I should try and mix, on the other I feel that if I do I am dishonoring Jehovah God. Is there some common ground?

Is there a place for someone like me? I'm such a misfit. It isn't until now I realize what a protected life I have led. Is my future to be leading a double life? one where you laugh and joke and have low morals for friendship?

I was thinking that priests or nuns who leave the comfort of their lives in a monestry would feel like me. How does a person fit into society and still remain true to Jehovah? Do they ever find peace?

The Biblical differences showed me I wasn't in 'the truth' as far as teachings go from The Bible but I fear there is no group of believers that might be close to how The Jehovah's Witnesses acted their lives out.



James

Just believe with your heart body and soul! You have a family here

 

[Rafael]

We are in the world as a reality, and Paul would become all things to all people in order to win a few. Now this doesn't mean to join in with their sin, but that we canrelate topeople on a spiritual basis. Either way, Jesus had to do these things, and God may be preparing you for great things if you remain faithful. Times of solitude and testing are not usually comfortable situations, but I see that nearly all of the Bible heroes endured trials of faith and had to endure lonliness. I especially think of the Savior who bore temptation and went without home for a time.
I think that finding other Christians on campuss would be a good first step. I haven't forgotten you, and am still praying for your situation, James. God bless you during this time, and may you come forth from it with a stronger faith in God, refined and ready to serve the Lord in these last days.

1Co 9:22 To the weak became I as weak, that I might gain the weak: I am made all things to all men, that I might by all means save some.

1Pe 1:7 That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honour and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ:

 

[TheMainException]

My brother, my dear James...my brother from another mother...as hard as it may be, you can live a life for God and still fit in...although many will know that you are different, and that's how we are to live our life...be in the world, not of it...be in it, be a light, mingle, but don't get smashed, or unvirginated (I made that word up, like it?) Live like tomorrow Christ is coming home...work hard for college, live hard for God. Use your life to preach...be happy, God is coming home...be among that noise...they are having fun...you don't have to drink to have fun, you don't have to lower your morals...if your friends are party animals, that doesn't mean that you have to be, but love them anyway and let them know that you don't thinking getting smashed and unvirginated is so awesome...and let them know about your God, only once, just once tell them you are a Christian, and then let your life speak...you may not even have to say that you are a Christian. Live for God, my brother!

 

[D-Lisch]

I suggest finding other people who are in the same religous people as you. Try finidng a church near the college that you can go to and you'll definitely find people to hang with and talk to there.

 

[wayfaring man]

Hi Son ,

You've come from a life of disciplines ; which are not fashionable in the world , or even among some who profess faith in Christ .

While it may indeed be true that disciplines cannot save us .

Not having any , to speak of , is not a good sign , either .

It sounds as if you need structure , and fellowship , with those who take their service to God seriously . Seek and ye shall find !

This is a difficult time , think of others who have had such trials , Abraham was called to leave his own people and homeland , and had to wander for a while before The Lord gave him place in a strange land . ( See Genesis Ch. 12-15 )

Joseph was sold into Egypt as a slave , and had to endure hardness for a time .( See Genesis Ch. 37,39-41 )

David fled the comforts of home when Saul hunted his life out of envy , and had to live amongst Israel's own enemies , to survive .( 1st Samuel Ch. 18 --> )

But all these , (and many others) , did The Lord bless , so that they were better off , after having to endure , these things .

And their witness remains unto this day .

Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us,
Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God. For consider him that endured such contradiction of sinners against himself, lest ye be wearied and faint in your minds. Ye have not yet resisted unto blood, striving against sin. <-----> Hebrews 12:1-4

Praying The Lord sees you through these trying times .

wm

P.S . Be moderate towards the others who act up . Neither advocate nor attempt to subjugate their behavior .

 

[newlite]

i was in a non chirstain forum when i felt like that.

i quit going there and instead came here. i like it alot more. i use to go crazy there. but here i can get help and talk to other chirstains. this forum is awsome.

retreat i know. im weak. i can really say anything i guess. i'll pray for yah.