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Is it possible to break that "bond?" The reason I asked is because I am so grateful to a brother J. who happens to be an elder in a local church. I don't want to make him sad if he knows I left the local church for good. ... Brother Aron, I read your recent posts and they gave me light and support. Brother J. helped me greatly, too. What should I do?
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Hi unregistered.
YES! IT IS POSSIBLE to break the bonds. However... the memories will linger. And that's just part of life on this earth.
What helped me break the bonds is GIVING THANKS and asking the LORD to bless those who blessed me while in the LC.
I am thankful that (back in the 70s) I was encouraged to read and 'pray read' scriptures and read the Word. As an example. Several months after I had become saved and was pretty much an 'LCr', I went to an LC home for lunch/dinner. There was a picture of a loaf of bread on the wall with the inscription 'I AM THE BREAD OF LIFE'. I stopped to ponder the picture and scripture, and suddenly 'bing', the LIGHT lit up ! I had my AH -HA moment. Because I/we had been eating Jesus for all those months, Holy Spirit GOD revealed the understanding to me.
So I am thankful for my Salvation, Deliverance and the spiritual care I received. When the focus was intensified on Lee and the church, the Presence and Love for Father God, Son/Word, Jesus and Holy Spirit, Voice of God
left. HE went POOF! and so did I! I left. Was it easy? Nope! But His Goodness and His Mercy followed me wherever I went. And He will do the same with you. HE WILL NOT FORSAKE YOU OR LEAVE YOU...only draw you nearer to Him and give you renewed Strength in Him.
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Why is LSM strong armed to every local church?
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Because it has a deep desire and hunger to 'CONTROL'. Every leader if not truly seeking the Counsel of the Holy Spirit will inevitably taste the POWER of CONTROL. Look at our political leaders and religious leaders...(not only in this country btw)
AND it is people...the lay people... the 'common' folks that give that POWER to control. A good leader and a good teacher in the LORD will help a person or congregation to FOLLOW THE SPIRIT and the LIGHT of the Word.
That doesn't mean we stop fellowshipping and learning from one another. Simply means... STOP idolizing a leader !!!!!!!!!!!
And that is what the LC did. They took their eyes of Jesus, stopped walking in the SPIRIT...and relied on Lee and the footnotes, the morning revivals, the trainings, etc..... to FEED them....and accecpt ONLY THEIR FOOD.
That is why there are so many sickly LSMrs.
The GOOD NEWS! Our Awesome KING and SAVIOR, LORD and DELIVERER JESUS will guide us all back to Himself. His sheep KNOW His Voice (Holy Spirit) and will lead us ALL back to Himself. He restores our health and heals our wounds. That's His Promise. And Jesus is a KEEPER of His Promise.
Blessings on your Journey !!!!!!!!!
Carol