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I have been one of Jehovah`s Witneses now for over 30 years, in those years I have brought up 4 children, teaching each of them the bible.Being one of Jehovah`s Witnesses has helped me cope with my Epilepsy and bring up a daughter with learning difficulties.I have conducted bible studies with people from nearly every denomination i.e. Muslim. Having used the bible all these years to answer peoples questions, I feel I am qualified to give any answer regarding Jehovah`s Witnesses and the bible.

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My experience has been one of attending bible lectures 5 times a week,taking part in these lectures in front of an audience and being with thousands of J.W. at conventions where I have seen the bible at work in peoples lives.It is truly a miracle when you see thousands of people meeting together and not one policeman needed, and not even a piece of litter in sight.It is like another world.

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Jehovah`s Witness - I'm confused about what I'm feeling about the religion

Expert: Brenda Martin - 11/7/2009

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Hi, I'm 18 years old and for most of my life I have been confused about the Jehovah's Witnesses. My parents were Jehovah's Witnesses but soon after I was born they stopped going. My father has tried to bring me up in the teachings of the Jehovah's Witnesses but I never really understood it and this has now stopped.There has always been the sense of interest in the Jehovah's Witnesses and this has increased,I always felt that I was missing out on being spiritually guided,especially as I got older. I recently was approached by 2 Jehovah's Witnesses outside my station and they gave me some material to read, which I did, and it made sense, they then asked me the next day what I thought about, I explained what I'd understood and we talked about some other things. They are going to bring me some more material to read which I'm looking forward to. The problem is, is that I don't know entirely what I'm feeling, my whole life people have labelled me as a Jehovah's Witness but I never really was one because I was non-practicing, but now it's as if something in me has awakened, I have this interest and I'm eager to explore it. The problem is my parents. Usually you can talk to your parents about these things, but my mother doesn't talk about it, it's as if she's erased it from her life and I don't know about my dad.I feel alone there's no-one to talk to and I guess I'm asking for help, I don't really know what I'm feeling, why I have this interest to find out more? What scares me the most is that I'll have no-one, I need help, I don't know what to do, if my parents will support me,especially my mum. I guess the question I'm asking is why now am I so interested and willing to do something about it?

I'm sorry if you don't understand what I've written because I'm finding it hard to explain what I'm feeling, but I thought I might as well try and get some advice.

Thank you for taking the time to read this anyway.

Answer
Hi Chanelle, Nice to "meet" you, Ive read & understood your letter :¬) & all I can tell you is this--

The Witnesses called at my parents house when I was a youngster; 6-9, my mum took a book from them but she never read it, I couldnt put it down however, I read it from cover to cover & was forever telling my parents "what God is going to do"

When I was 12 I remember reading a Ladybird book called "Jesus & his disciples" I wrote in the inside cover "I believe in Jesus I love Jesus" I remember how strongly I felt when I wrote these words, but I didnt understand why I felt that way.

Time went on & when I was 17 married & had a baby, the Witnesses called at my home & what they said made perfect sense, it was like I had heard it before, it was like coming home, if you know what I mean :¬)but because they were men I didnt invite them in & we then moved house.

Then at age 19 a Witness called at my door & told me that "God is going to destroy the wicked & leave the meek to inherit the earth" Psalms 37;10,11,29) I said straight away; "thats it, thats what Ive been looking for, its the most logical thing ive heard!!"

Now what I didnt think about at the time was, my experiences in the past, I didnt connect the two till years later, but of course; I had read the truth as a child & it had stayed within me all these years, it formed my thoughts, my likes, dislikes, my view on life, etc.

So your question was "why now am I so interested and willing to do something about it?"

Could be your training as you grew up (however little)reached your heart & now it is the time to do something about what youve really known for years.

Look at your words "My father has tried to bring me up in the teachings,there has always been the sense of interest in the Jehovah's Witnesses and this has increased,I always felt that I was missing out on being spiritually guided,something in me has awakened, I have this interest and I'm eager to explore it"

Looks to me like your searching for the truth, as Jesus said righthearted ones would do--

"Keep on asking, and it will be given you; keep on seeking, and you will find; keep on knocking, and it will be opened to you. For everyone asking receives, and everyone seeking finds, and to everyone knocking it will be opened.”—Luke 11:5-10.

Jehovah has saw that you were "missing out on spiritual guidance" & has sent his people to you--

"No man can come to me (Jesus) unless the Father (Jehovah), who sent me, draws him;.." (John 6;44)

Jehovah is "drawing" you to him.

You are not alone Chantelle, Jehovah has sent the 2 sisters to you & they will be back to offer you a free home bible study, if you cant do it in your house just say to them & they will suggest another place, maybe their house.

As for your parents, wait till youve had a few chats with the Witnesses, then find the right time to have a chat with him, you never know, you might be what brings them both back to the truth.

Im always here if you want to chat or ask questions :¬)& we have our own website www.watchtower.org

Keep in touch

Brenda

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