Introduction and Prayer Request for Christian Fellowship

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Hi everyone! I just realized that I never introduced myself (I’ve been participating on the Crosswalk forum for about a week or so). My name is Tara and I work as a caregiver for a home health agency. My husband James and I are Christians who spend a lot of time in prayer, and we have an always-hungry but adorable cat named Joey :pink_heart: (as seen in my profile picture).

I joined Crosswalk looking for fellowship with people who truly love Jesus and want to follow Him. Unfortunately, my experiences at churches and Christian groups (in person and online) overall have not been the greatest. There are, however, always a few kind-hearted individuals, which I greatly appreciate!

Too often, however, I find that those who identify themselves (“Christ”-ians) with the most loving, holy, kind-hearted person (Jesus) ever to walk the earth, bear no resemblance to Him at all. Even when biblical truth is intellectually believed and shared, it is shared with an ugly spirit that cares nothing for its neighbor. Jesus reserved his harshest rebukes for these religious folks, or Pharisees, while showing great compassion and mercy to the poor in spirit, the downtrodden. This also brings to my mind the famous words from 1 Corinthians 13: “If I speak in the tongues of men or of angels, but do not have love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal. If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have a faith that can move mountains, but do not have love, I am nothing.” (I do want to add that I am not referring to any specific people on Crosswalk in what I am talking about here- just professed Christians in general)

I would appreciate prayers for me to find loving, biblical Christian community, especially where I live. Please feel free to respond to this with kind, welcoming, encouraging words or prayers. Thanks, and God bless! :latin_cross::folded_hands:t3:

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Welcome to Crosswalk Tara!

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Hi everyone! I’m James, Tara’s husband. I’m new as well and look forward to getting to know everyone. God bless!

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Welcome James— a dynamic duo!

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Welcome to you both. Glad you found us

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I agree completely about the phony Christians
Last fall my mother threw me out with no money. I was almost seventy with no money and living in a tent
I knew three so called Christians that had Winnebago’s they were no using but refused to allow me to stay there.
I knew three so called Christians that went on three month trips and refused to allow me to stay in their homes
I knew many so called Christians that were empty nesters living in four bedroom homes that refused to help me
I knew many so called Christians that are wealthy but refused to give me any money for food
These hypocrites all knew me. They knew I do not drink, smoke or use drugs. They knew I am quiet, a loner and clean. They all knew my situation and condemned my mom for it
On the flip side of the coin there were many atheists that did not know me that gave me money and home cooked meals.
So, I lived the Good Samaritan experience.
I am a strong Christian and Christ cared for me through the Samaritans.

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As far as I am concerned you have found a Christian community here.
Being a Christian live in care giver I am sure we can share many stories
I have a big suckie Tabby who is spoiled rotten
Please Jehovah Jireh ( God will supply ) bless this beautiful lady and her soul mate with a community of loving Christian brothers and sisters.
I humbly request this in the name of my Big Brother, Jesus Christ. Amen
I write Christian articles you may enjoy at
[https://josephsdailywalkwithjesus.wordpress.com]

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Thank you so much for your wonderful prayer for me! :folded_hands:t3: My husband James goes to church, but I have difficulty going to any church (or even a group Bible study) now because of so many times of feeling judged and unwelcome by people there. I am trying to take small steps to get back to Christian fellowship, though. I appreciate this forum (Crosswalk), though sometimes even this feels like I’m just putting myself out on display for people to judge (the way I often feel at church). So it’s really encouraging to get kind responses like yours- thank you again! :smiley:

I had not planned to be a caregiver as my “career,” but when I got my first job with a home health agency in 2010 I realized this job is just the perfect fit for me. My caregiving experience has probably been much easier than yours- at least I get paid! I am sorry again that you had to give up your teaching career to care for your Mom, and it doesn’t sound like it’s appreciated. I am also sorry you have had a lot negative experiences with Christians (in name, at least) who could have helped you but didn’t.

Thank you for sharing your thoughts and experiences on your articles (I read several of them)! This is just a friendly question out of curiosity- I noticed that you often refer to God as Jehovah in your articles. Are you a Jehovah’s Witness, or are you just using that name for God out of personal preference? If you don’t feel comfortable answering this (or if you would rather share by direct message rather than publicly) that’s okay.

Again, I appreciate your kindness to me on this forum. God bless you, sir! :latin_cross::folded_hands:t3:

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Thank you for your reply
No I am not am member of that cult Jehovah’s Witness. They tried to brain wash me when a teenager. It is interesting that the kids that tried to get me to become one are no longer on themselves
Jehovah is another word for Yehew which is in the Bible
I always use His name in my prayers on my articles

Here is a list of His names

Jehovah Adon Kol Ha-arets (Joshua 3:11 The LORD, the Lord of All the Earth )

Jehovah Bore (Isaiah 40:28 The LORD Creator )

Jehovah Chereb (Deuteronomy 33:29 The LORD the Sword )

Jehovah Eli (Psalms 18:2 The LORD My GOD )

Jehovah Abba (God our Father 1 John 3:1 )

Jehovah Elyon (Genesis 14:18-20 The LORD Most High )

Jehovah Gibbor Milchamah (Psalms 24:8 The LORD Mighty In Battle )

Jehovah Maginnenu (Psalms 89:18 The LORD Our Defence )

Jehovah Goelekh (Isaiah 49:26&60:16 The LORD Thy Redeemer )

Jehovah Hashopet (Judges 11:27 The LORD the Judge )

Jehovah Hoshiah (Psalms 20:9 O LORD Save )

Jehovah Immeka (Judges 6:12 The LORD Is with You )

Jehovah Izuz Wegibbor (Psalms 24:8 The LORD Strong and Mighty )

Jehovah Jireth (Genesis 22:14 The LORD Shall Provide )

Jehovah Kabodhi (Psalms 3:3 The LORD My GOD )

Jehovah Kanna Shemo (Exodus 34:14 The LORD Whose Name Is Jealous )

Jehovah Keren-Yishi (Psalms 18: The LORD the Horn of My Salvation )

Jehovah Machsi (Psalms 91:9 The LORD My Refuge )

Jehovah Magen (Deuteronomy 33:29 The LORD the Shield )

Jehovah Makkeh (Ezekiel 7:9) - The LORD that Smiteth

Jehovah Mauzzam (Psalms 37:39 The LORD Their Strength )

Jehovah Mauzzi (Jeremiah 16:19 The LORD My Fortress)

Ha-Melech Jehovah (Psalms 98:6 The LORD the King )

Jehovah Melech Olam (Psalms 10:16 The LORD King Forever )

Jehovah Mephalti (Psalms 18:2 The LORD My Deliverer )

Jehovah Mekaddishkem (Exodus 31:13 The LORD that Sanctifies You )

Jehovah Metsudhathi (Psalms 18:2 The LORD My High Tower )

Jehovah Moshiekh (Isaiah 49:26&60:16 The LORD Your Savior )

Jehovah Nissi (Exodus 17:15 The LORD My Banner )

Jehovah Ori (Psalms 27:1 The LORD My Light )

Jehovah Rophe (Exodus 15:26 The LORD our Healer )

Jehovah Roi (Psalms 23:1 The LORD My Shepherd )

Jehovah Sabaoth (Tsebaoth) (I Samuel 1:3 The LORD of Hosts )

Jehovah Sali (Psalms 18:2 The LORD My Rock )

Jehovah Shalom (Judges 6:24 The LORD our Peace )

Jehovah Shammah (Ezekiel 48:35 The LORD Is There )

Jehovah Tsidkenu (Jeremiah 23:6 The LORD Our Righteousness )

Jehovah Tsuri (Psalms 19:14 O LORD My Strength )

Jehovah Elohim Bashamayim (Joshua 2:11 GOD in Heaven )

Jehovah Elohe Chaseddi (Psalms 59:10 The GOD of My Mercy )

Jehovah El Elyon (Gen 14:18, Daniel 3:26, Ps 78:56 The Most High GOD )

Jehovah El Emunah (Deuteronomy 7:9 The Faithful GOD )

Jehovah El Gibbor (Isaiah 9:6 Mighty GOD )

Jehovah El Hakabodh (Psalms 29:3 The GOD of Glory )

Jehovah El Hay (Joshua 3:10, Jer 23:36, Daniel 3:26 The Living GOD )

Jehovah El Hayyay (Psalms 42:8 GOD of My Life )

Jehovah Elohim Kedoshim (Joshua 24:19 Holy GOD )

Jehovah El Kanna (Exodus 20:5 Jealous GOD )

Jehovah Elohe Mauzi (Psalms 43:2 GOD of My Strength)

Jehovah Elohim Machase Lanu (Psalms 62:8 GOD Our Refuge )

Jehovah Eli Maelekhi (Psalms 68:24 GOD My King )

Jehovah El Marom (Micah 6:6 GOD Most High )

Jehovah El Nekamoth (Psalms 18:47 GOD that Avengeth )

Jehovah El Nose (Psalms 99:8 GOD that Forgave )

Jehovah Elohenu Olam (Psalms 48:14 Our Everlasting GOD )

Jehovah Elohim Ozer Li (Psalms 54:4 GOD My Helper )

Jehovah El Rai (Genesis 16:13) - GOD Seest Me

Jehovah Elsali (Psalms 42:9 GOD, My Rock )

Jehovah El Shaddai (Genesis 17:1,2, Ezekiel 10:5 Almighty GOD )

Jehovah Elohim Shophtim Ba-arets (Psalms 58:11 GOD that Judgeth in the Earth )

Jehovah El Simchath Gili (Psalms 43:4 GOD My Exceeding Joy )

Jehovah Elohim Tsebaoth (Ps 80:7, Jer 35:17&38:17 GOD of Hosts )

Jehovah Elohe Tishuathi (Psalms 18:46&51:14 GOD of My Salvation )

Jehovah Elohe Tsadeki (Psalms 4:1 GOD of My Righteousness )

Jehovah El Elohim (Joshua 22:22 The LORD GOD of GODS )

Jehovah Elohim (Genesis 2:4, 3:9-13, 21 The LORD GOD )

Jehovah Elohe Abothekem (Joshua 18:3 The LORD GOD of Your Fathers )

Jehovah El Elyon (Genesis 14:22 The LORD, the Most High GOD )

Jehovah El Emeth (Psalms 31:5 LORD GOD of Truth )

Jehovah El Gemuwal (Jeremiah 51:56 The LORD GOD of Recompenses )

Jehovah Elohim Tsebaoth (Psalms 59:5, Isaiah 28:22 LORD GOD of Hosts )

Jehovah Elohe Yeshuathi (Psalms 88:1 LORD GOD of My Salvation )

Jesus Pyrrand God (my friend John 15:14 )

Being a loner I never fit in with church groups.

It is okay about my suffering being a care giver. Jesus Himself said we are to suffer in service to Him as He suffered for us

Why are folks judgmental towards you

May you always find a welcome home in Jehovah Abba (God our Father 1 John 3:1 ) loving home

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This list is great!!! Thank you! I hope I didn’t offend you by asking if you were a Jehovah’s Witness. I thought it might just be a personal preference for the name, but just in case you were I wanted to know so I could be praying for you about that. Also I would have felt a responsibility to share with you (through direct messaging probably) the truth about Jesus, with gentleness and respect. I am glad to hear you are not a JW though, and that were not brainwashed into it! :folded_hands:t3:

It helps to know there are others out there who don’t fit in at church, so thank you for sharing that! I think the reasons for people being judgmental may vary:

  • One could be prejudice, as I talk about in the post called “Do you know anyone who has moved to a conservative state?” Though I should mention that not every person is like that where I live.
  • A second could be that people are just prone to judging because of our sinful nature. Most people view others with worldly eyes rather than spiritual eyes, or the eyes of Jesus.
  • Another factor in this, from my end, could be that I am just a sensitive soul. I notice people’s expressions, tone and body language a lot more easily than many other kinds of personalities. God has also given me a lot of compassion for others, which I guess is why caregiving is the perfect job for me! But it also means I am prone to getting hurt more easily. I notice people’s responses to me acutely and find it difficult to not always take their words to heart. This probably doesn’t help when it comes to living in a world with fallen human beings (myself included!).

Thank you also for that wonderful blessing (Jehovah Abba) at the end! We are all so blessed to have such a perfectly loving God that does not judge us at all in the way the world does! :latin_cross::pink_heart::folded_hands:t3:

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Ha, ha, ha.

Precious sister, it sounds like you and I are twins

It sounds as if you are a Chosen One as well.
If you watch and listen to his series on Chosen Ones it will help you STOP WORRYING!! Why Chosen Ones Cannot be Around A Lot of People | C.S. Lewis
It shocked me to discover I was one
As well if you look on the side bar you will see sermons by others like Biily Graham that talk about chosen ones.

Please Jehovah Bore (Isaiah 40:28 The LORD Creator ) bless this wonderful child of Yours to discover through this series of who she is, why she is the way she is and bless her that is encouraging to her

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Hi Tara,
I hear you.
I feel surrounded by unGodly”Christians”
I am praying for my sense of abandonment to end.
I pray we both find love, acceptance, connection and peace in solid children of God who follow Christ.
Jan (brand new here)
:folded_hands:t3:

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tripelets, actually

I am chosen indeed!

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Welcome James, rather hi, welcome me!

This is my first hour here.

Looking forward to connecting.

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