I am fearful of the question that some may ask....."Where have you been?" I know it is none of their business but I don't want to be rude and say that. I don't really have a legitimate excuse for not being there, but I would like to give an answer in a lighthearted but polite way. If anyone has any suggestions as to how to respond, it will sure help take some of the anxiety I am feeling away. Thanks!!!
2006-09-17 03:50:54 · 21 answers · asked by CJ Lady 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I suspect most of them, by posing such a question, are merely curious and not being judgmental. Maybe some are.
They should simply say, instead, that you were missed and welcome back. But you're right. It'll probably be asked.
Just tell them the truth which is, likely, that the commitments and pressures of (job/family/other/all) had been taking more and more of your time and you just decided you needed to re-evaluate your priorities.
That's an easy one to get trapped in. Sometimes there aren't enough hours in the day/week but His Word says to not forsake the assembling of the saints.
God bless you.
2006-09-17 04:12:11 · answer #1 · answered by NickofTyme 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Contrary to the previous answer, lying in church is bad!!! You can just tell them the truth. It seems to me that you didnt attend church because you needed to do soul searching on your own. Church is a wonderful place to learn about god and fellowship with christians, but to find out for yourself if you are a believer and how you feel about that is up to you. You should not feel anxious about church, if you do maybe you dont feel comfortable with the congregation. It is possible that you should look for a different church. I wish you the best with your situation.
2006-09-17 10:58:41 · answer #2 · answered by randella_24 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try going to another church. You may also might want to try just telling people you had some business to take care of
2006-09-17 10:54:01 · answer #3 · answered by dannysoto84@sbcglobal.net 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Quote the parable of the Prodigal Son or say you were wandering in the wilderness living off locusts and wild honey... Jesus avoided straight answers to tough questions by speaking in parables, you can too.
2006-09-17 11:14:06 · answer #4 · answered by Chris C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tell them the truth..."The fire died and I fell away, but The Lord touched my heart and welcomed me to return." Don't worry about the congregation, if their hearts are in the right place, they will welcome you with open arms. If they don't, remind them of the Parable of the Prodigal Son...that'll shut them up, if not, turn them over to Jesus. But GO!!! I challenge you to walk in courage, and restore the broken....I know Jesus will rejoice. Come home, you are a loved member of OUR family. Maranatha!
2006-09-17 10:58:31 · answer #5 · answered by rasputin 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just be honest without giving any details that make you feel unconfortable. You might say something like "I needed to get myself straight with God for a while and now I'm back" or something like that.
2006-09-17 10:56:08 · answer #6 · answered by Martin S 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
i have a similar experience.
what i did was just smile and say " i'm here now. the past don't matter."
never let anything or anyone stand in your way. you go to church to worship God. and would mean worship Him no matter what's the circumstance.
what people say or ask should not move you in any way.
2006-09-17 10:55:57 · answer #7 · answered by di_ako_guapo 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Tell them you've been volunteering in soup kitchens during that time instead, and have realized that church is more important than helping the needy, and so you're returning to church.
2006-09-17 10:52:23 · answer #8 · answered by lenny 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I'm the same way. As a matter of fact, the longer I'm away the harder it is to get back.
2006-09-17 10:55:34 · answer #9 · answered by rangedog 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Don't go to the church is better option 4 u because if u do go u will get insultation from others
2006-09-17 10:54:44 · answer #10 · answered by sand_wraith92 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋