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Originally Posted by countmeworthy
I too needed the structure & discipline to grow into the person Christ wanted/wants me to be.
I often refer to my first couple of years in the LC as BOOT CAMP. 
And like you, the LORD led me into the LC and led me out.
I'm forever grateful I didn't suffer the hardships in the LC many saints did.
I'm thankful as well to re-connect with soo many brothers & sisters in Christ who were in the LC.
People/Christians who never had the LC church life we had are unable to understand & 'connect' the way we have.
That does NOT mean our connection with people & Christians who were never in the LC is shortchanged. It is NOT. I am very, very thankful to the LORD for all the people HE has brought into my life. What a blessing we have to re-connect with former LCrs, current LCrs & non LCrs!  |
cmw,
Yes, it was a good spiritual boot camp. It was my 'rehab' from the years of excess in the world. I will forever be grateful for the experience. Especially for all the kind people God sent me, who took care of me, prayed for me and with me, and especially gave me an example of how to live in the house of God! God was very merciful to me to give me such an experience to sever my 'old ways'.
Like you, I believe the Lord put me there, and after a season, He pointed me elsewhere and said, "I have other sheep that I want to to meet." So I followed Him as best as I could. Full of missteps, haltings, errors, but I followed.
I have to comment on your "People who never had the LC church life" statement that I underlined. to I don't want to disagree so much as to perhaps modify it. I believe that while every one's experience is unique, it is our responsibility as christians to bridge the gap, to find the common experience of us all. Jesus was the Master. No one was outside his touch. Even the "Religionistas" I believe will eventually find the Lord. I say this because the Old Testament prophets, after thundering doom and judgment, inevitably say that Israel will turn and repent and be healed. This 'type' I hope bodes well for all. I think even Egypt sees God's glory in one prophet's vision.
So while I won't disagree with your statement, I want to say that it is our responsibility to make it disappear. I know that's kind of cryptic but that's the best I can do for now.
Thanks for commenting, cmw. I LOVE your enthusiasm! Every now and then during my day your capital letters swell within me in praises and thanks and glory and honor to God. Amen, Lord Jesus!