Posted by rayww on September 30, 2008, at 22:36:41
In reply to Re: God help me with my attitude, posted by Bird Watcher on September 29, 2008, at 3:40:53
> Ray,
> Very true words indeed...
> This just might be the lesson I need to learn to carry me further on my spiritual journey. I am so used to being rejected everywhere I go. I somehow expected more from church.
> Thanks for you and Dinah's response.I know it is good to try church out to see if it meets your needs, but I go to church to gain from what I give to others. I don't give to everyone, but I do my best to prepare for the lesson I teach, and get high when it goes well. I get more out of church when I hear more than what is said - - when I let my own thoughts soar and figure things out as I listen to the speaker, who isn't always entertaining. In our church we have sacrament. It can be just a little snack, or depending on what I put into it, can be a spiritual feast. We go to church looking for a decent place to worship God. In my religion we don't shop around, we go where we are planted, and make the best of it. But then there are plenty of jobs to go around, so everyone can feel needed if they want to. Seldom can a person feel fulfilled from religion unless they are engaged in the process, and driven to contribute. If you go there to just sit, you won't get much out of it, in my opinion.
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