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Ok I became a Christian in december. I wanted to get involved with the church and do as many things as I could to serve the Lord. Well life cercumstances has come up and my life is going into a new direction. I have to go back to work and work a lot of hours to get out of my parents house. Im organizing my rooms and the garage, and freecycling stuff in the process, my son is in special ed and im trying to decide to homeschool him or not. my daughter screams 24/7 most of the time she does it to think shes funny. My husband got a dream job which the reality of it was it was like every other job he has to work from the bottom to get to the top. So in the process i cant go to bible study at the church because when he works i have to pick him whenever he calls and that remains a mystery until he calls. and these christians i know are telling me i need to focus on God and im making excuses. here is my question why is it when you become sorta friends with Christians they think that you have all this time in the world to do bible study with them? and do a lot for the church and if you dont tell them everything, they think that you arent doing anything for God?

I have explained it to them, its gotten so bad i want to get away from that church and go to one where i dont know anyone at. I was in group like this before and I was Catholic and got away from the pressure on how i live on my own life.

my daughter is 1 and always wants to be played with. and she thinks its funny to scream and if we tell her to stop screaming she screams back at us.

Answer 1

God’s word tells us that He is self-existing and ever-existing. In eternity past God was there. At a certain point he made a decision to create man. God’s desire was to have this man express Him in His image and represent Him with His authority earth (Gen 1:26-28) The bible tell us in the very first page of Genesis that God’s creation of man was different from His creation of all other things. He created man in His own image. Let us illustrate this matter by using a glove. A person’s hand cannot fit into a handkerchief because it does not have the image or form of the hand. Because the glove is in the image, the likeness, and the form of a hand, it is able to contain the hand. A glove is made in the form of a hand for the purpose of containing the hand. In the same way, the human life was created according to the image of God so that God could dispense Himself as the divine life into the human life. Man was created not only to express God but also to be God’s representative authority. The unique way for man to express God and represent God is to receive God as his life that man may become a counterpart of God. Man was created with the capacity to receive and contain God’s divine life. All of man’s human virtues, such as love, honor, and goodness, were created by God so that man may have God’s live and live out the divine attributes

Answer 2

My friend in Christ, when you became a Christian, I assume you decided to follow Jesus because you realized that you were not perfect and you wanted Jesus to cleanse you from your sins and help you through life.

Well, the Christians who are telling you you are making excuses and not going to enough bible studies are in the same boat as you! They are not perfect, they probably think that they are helping you or at least they are trying to help you.

They do have a point though: God must come first in your life. Does this mean you quit your job and stop taking care of your kids so that you can go to bible studies? Not a chance! You can pray and stay connected with God and learn from him all day long. The bible says "Whatever you do, do your work joyfully, as for the Lord rather than for men"

You can serve God all day long, not just at church or at a bible study!! Your friends from Church may not understand that, but if you pray for them and try to explain your situation to them, I am sure that they will understand the pressures of your life. If they are really good friends and Christians, they may even offer to help you or babysit for you :)

Don't let other Christians diminish your faith in Jesus - we all need help and we all need love, that's why we're Chrisitians! Be kind and gracious to people even if they are unfair to you!

God bless :)

Answer 3

Ok yeah some Christians are like that; oober involved in church and dying to get you involved to. They have enthusiasm, and it's nice, but sometimes there just isn't enough time to do all that needs to get done. I'm sorry you feel like that they are pressuring you to get involved and think you aren't doing anything God by being busy and not being able to get involved. That makes me sad a bit; I know they are well meaning, but yeah some people can be a bit overbearing.

I've learned to not let others' opinions of my relationship with God affect me. As long as you nurture your relationship with God, that's all that matters. The key thing is that it is YOUR relationship, not theirs. Being involved in the church is great, but not all of us can be. But you can still nourish your faith. Listen to Christian music, read the bible on your own, maybe do a Bible study on your own (get one of those Bible study books that has you read a passage, and then asks you questions about it). And if you want to get involved but can't, try just volunteering for something when you have a free Saturday. Or doing a phone prayer chain.

Answer 4

Honey - honestly don't worry about it. Not all of us have the luxury to go to events and to be able to have set times to read the bible. From the sounds of it - it is amazing that you have time to actually take a full breath.

Study on your own. There are a lot of good guides out there, and if you need help I can probably come up with some series for you. There's one that my husband uses - that goes verse by verse through the bible that is really good for Christians.

Always make times for God. Don't let your life so overwhelm you that you forget him. But at the same time don't feel as though you have to dedicate yourself to the church hook, line and sinker. Tell them no - and don't let them guilt you into thinking you are somehow failing as a Christian.

Answer 5

Please accept my apology for everyone else. Sometimes we get so wrapped up in Jesus we think everyone else should be also. Little sis you do need to spend time reading the Bible and fellowshipping (that means spending time with other Christians) but you also need to take care of your family. Have you found a Christian friend, a woman, that is 10 or so years older than you to help you learn and grow in your faith? If not find one and see if the 2 of you could study the Bible together at home. And above all else pray. The most powerful force in the universe is prayer. Pray for your son, your daughter and your husband.

I am praying for you.

Answer 6

Relax, babe, and let it be. Bible study is important, but you can bible study on your own. Just read a short passage each morning (eg: an epistle, then a gospel) the Catholic church has a daily reading in a 3 year cycle. Stay still for a moment afterwards to let it sink in, then go for the day. 10% inspiration, 90% perspiration, as my old dad used to always say. Also, offer your daily work to God as a constant prayer so that you don't violate that rule to "pray always"

Answer 7

Well it sounds to me that these church folk are very judgemental. You have to do what ever helps YOUR house run smothly, they don't live there so they wouldn't know. I know as a new Christain things can seem like they get harder but, its all about faith. O and as for the bible study thing, study in your spare time. God never said studing his word had to be formal. But it is good sometimes to study with other people you seem to get more out of the scpiture that way, so after your friend base gets more solid at your church, invite them to you house on a day that is best for you and have bible study.
And as for your Kids they're young?, they will come around. I would not say home shcool them though, but do teach them more disaplain. I hate to say it but raising childern doesn't get much easier.



-rolle-

Answer 8

Its not what others think but what you think.You sound very busy and some times its hard to get everything done that needs doing.You can read the bible at bed time ,you can say prayers then too.I talk to God every night and I`ve said a prayer or two during the day when somethings bothering me or just given thanks that I`m alive.Its nice to be on your knees and by yourself but you don`t have to be .You don`t always have to pray out loud ,I usually don`t.I hope you find time for your church group but do what you can God knows your heart and God Bless you.

Answer 9

Sister, I know what you are going through. I have a very hectic life style. Chaos at home, Hubby works for the railroad...never know when he'll be home.

I've recently stepped down from my position at the Church for the very same reasons.

The only advice is to just stay close to God. I've noticed a lot of the times people put others down (seems to be mainly us stay at home mom's) is to boast themselves up.

I've learned to let it roll off my back. I've also seen who my true friends are.

You just be the best Christian, wife, mother that you know how to be and don't let anyone get you offended! I worded it that way on purpose, because you can only be offended it you let someone put you there.

Take courage....be the only way you can!!!

(((((God Bless)))))

Answer 10

Are you still praying and do you read your Bible when you can? If yes and still taking care of your family you are on the right path. Often as parents we feel so anxious to do it all, and let's face it we can't. Personally, the women's group at my church are just happy to see me when I can make it and when I can't they tell me they have prayed for me and my family......that is the kind of acceptance I expect from my church family....Maybe you need to find a Bible Study with a Mom's group where everyone understands how stressful it is to wear all the hats we have to wear.....Search and the answers will come........
God Bless You