Current Jehovah's Witnesses . . .?

I never felt like like i missed out!!!!!!!!

Great experience, and I'm glad to have you as a Sister. I feel almost the exact same way. I was raised in the truth too, I NEVER felt like I missed anything as far as Holidays went. My parents and family always did things - year round. I didn't really make the truth my own until about 14 - 16. Before then I was kinda wavering and trying to figure out what I wanted to do. After I saw what the world did to others in my family I saw VERY clearly that serving Jehovah is the BEST thing you can possible do with your life. Just as you mentioned all the things in the world are often 'over rated' and dangerous. They don't lead to real happiness in any way. So, I started serving Jehovah! I was baptized in 99', I'm now serving in the Spanish Congregation and I have NO regrets, I love every second of it and only wish that others do the same!

I also come in from the world. I was a new mother at the ripe old age of 32. I knew there is a God and wanted more than Catholicism had to offer. We moved to Metlakatla, Alaska, across the water from Ketchikan, and there was a small congregation on the island. I made my husband contatct the elder so I could set up a study. Six months later I was baptized. 28 years later, my husband needs to meet with 2 elders here and get the final ok. April 5th will be his special day. Yesterday I was ok, but today this touches my heart deeply and brings tears to my eyes. I am gaining my husband for eternity, if Jehovah wants us in the Paradise, and I have been reunited with a long absent friend, 1 of a great crowd. This day cannot get anybetter.

I have 4 sisters in law in the truth, active. My late mother in law will be coming back in the resurrections. I have so many friends that I want to meet and share time and life with in the new system. There is no God like Jehovah and no place I would rather be than in his congregation. Agape to all my Brothers and Sisters.

I don't believe you comprehend how cruel this question is. People are imperfect, there's no getting around it. Jesus dined with prostitutes. He told Pharisees to not stone an adulteress - why? Not because stoning was cruel, but because they were imperfect themselves and had NO RIGHT to judge another imperfect human being. He who casts the first stone must be without sin. You are dutifully following doctrine presented to you, a teaching that the society themselves have done a 180 on interpreting. Doctrine that protects the congregation. Doctrine that silences anyone who thinks differently. Please consider what you are really supporting here. Your trust is in man. p.s. I don't blame Witnesses. Most people I know that have left don't either. But blame goes all around to all sides, because everyone is imperfect. The question is, who is the one doing the judging? Who is teaching to cast people out for not conforming? That answer will tell you who plays the Pharisee in this story.

Seems like some people cant read "Current Jehovah's Witnesses..."

Anyway... hi sis,

I came into the truth from the world.

I'd always believed that the bible was a special book but never examined it properly & never had my many questions answered by other religions. Many accuse us of not looking into other religions but many of us have already been there & done that. I knew this was the truth before I started studying with a brother because I looked into what Jehovah's Witnesses believe privately & then agreed to a personal study with them. I've never looked back. I really thought that I had a relationship with God before (& many do who are in other religions) but I didn't.

Those who never look into it & realise just exactly what Jesus' role is & how he fits into the outworking of God's purpose will never get this intimate relationship like God's people have. Jesus is not God, he is a separate person & until they realise this they will never understand God fully no matter how they try. They will have to pass some things off as mystery or inexplicable as they haven't got the full picture. I know because I've been there. To come to know the truth is a wonderful privilege that we should never reject. I dont miss anything in the world

Sister

I was raised in the truth with very strict parents.

In my late teens I left home & the truth over a broken heart I just could not get over .The grass looked greener on the other side , I seen non JW's having fun & i decided to enjoy what the world had to offer & I admit I had a lot of fun .

What did that fun lead too ? Me turning into a drunk & having drug problems & after lots of sex for fun ending up in a toxic relationship , I even left Australia to escape my problems but soon ended up with the same problems . My fun times lead to more heart break & unhappiness.

I am now back in Australia my relationship with my parents is improving . I have turned my life around & going to all meetings , I am on reproval which surprised me as I expected to be disfellowshiped but best of all my relationship with Jehovah has never been stronger .

The world outside of the truth really has nothing besides a little fun which leads to misery to offer .I learned the hard way .

People on this site run Jehovah's Witnesses down but they have no idea what joy it is to have a relationship with Jehovah & such wonderful friends in the congregation & in the world wide organization .

I would not recommend to any one to throw it away for some meaningless pleasure because the cost is not worth it.

Stay strong & draw close to Jehovah .

I was raised in the world. I had a happy childhood with loving parents. In my teenage years my life took a turn for the worst because I started participating in the things many teens in these last days do (immorality,abuse of alcohol,drugs).

It was fun at first, but got old fast. I realized there were a lot of cruel mean people out there. After experiencing a pregnancy (that resulted in miscarriage), rape, arrest, violence, etc.. I realized it was not the life for me and started trying to slow down. I also had a desire to get to know God. I was raised Catholic but I never truly felt close to God in that way (with the teachings of hellfire, and the trinity; also the idolatry)

I started reading the Bible on my own with the suggestion of a woman in Christendom who wanted me to join her church. She was later suprised when I became one of Jehovah's Witnesses. I wanted the truth, not just a spiritual feeling.

I thought my family would be thrilled about the changes I had made. They said they were happy I changed, but "there are other religions that are strict" so "can I still change, and be anything other than a Jehovah's Witnesses?" They actually preferred me to be a bad person rather than a witness. My mom was reasonable though, and eventually became a Witness herself. The others I still tactfully witness to when I can and they have expressed appreciation over my godly conduct and I tell them it's because of Jehovah.

I don't miss the world. I'm very turned off by the current state of affairs. The materialism, greed, and violence. Even the so-called good people who are part of this system often condone or wink at these things even if they don't practice them themselves, just as my family did toward my deeds. When I feel that the world has something to offer, I like to think about 2 Timothy 3:1-5, 1 John 2:15-17. I also share my feelings with my spouse and he works with "them" everyday, and tells me how miserable they are. Love for Jehovah and putting him first will help me and us to combat any selfish desires that arise.

Sometimes I feel tired from enduring, with so much to do and so many influences to combat. I'm working on improving that full suit of armor. Also we know Jehovah will give us the energy to accomplish his will. Isaiah 40:29 "He is giving to the tired one power; and to the one without dynamic energy he makes full might abound."

I grew up in the truth and I can honestly say: I don't feel like I missed out on anything. All the troubles and issues some my age go through are thankfully absent in my life. Yes, I am young, ( only 19 ) and things are difficult at points. My 3 best friends left the truth, and that was VERY hard on me, but thanks to the congregation and the love of the friends, I got through it. They are as close as family, and I know there is no where else in the world that you can feel so loved. :) I never felt like I was missing out, and it's a great feeling!

I wonder why all the haters continue to answers our questions when we ask them not to. Let me just say that Chris S your story really touched me bro It must of been hard going through all that. When I came into the truth I knew that there was nothing that it could offer me but destruction. The world is such a cruel and harsh place and just as you all have said "there is nothing there" that phrase never loses its meaning no matter how much its said. Im glad that im a witness and don't have to deal with the many issues the world puts on top of us. So many people on here insult us and tell us our beliefs are wrong but they don't realize how wrong they are. No other religion offers better than the JWs and that's a fact.....jack...lol. But seriously I have never been happier in my life and i owe it all to Jehovah

Hi,

This is so coincidental because my mom and I were having this conversation while we were out for a walk to the grocery. You know, she was saying how a lot of young people want to see what it's like and they step into the world because they feel as if they are missing out. I think that young ones who grow up in the truth sometimes take the truth for granted. Then they go out in the world and they realized that they really weren't missing anything in the first place.

I am fifteen years old, and I don't plan on leaving Jehovah for anything. I am convinced that I am not missing out on anything (although classmates try to make me think otherwise).

My mom didn't grow up in the truth and she says there is nothing out there. You say there is nothing out there. And others like Chris S say the same thing. I don't need to experience a little "fun" to know that it will ruin my relationship with Jehovah.

I am glad that you, Chris, and others have decided to come back and stay with Jehovah. May all other young ones remain faithful to Jehovah to the end!

LOL at the guy who said no one would read your question. He doesn't know us very well does he? And just skip over those first few haters. Why do they bother answering questions they have no way of answering correctly?

And go Chris! And other young ones here who are staying with Jehovah and His people. We are proud of you and so is Jehovah!

As for me I was raised in the truth and baptized at a young age, seven! All my close family were zealous Witnesses and my grandparents were of the anointed and were such great examples of whole-hearted love for Jehovah that even when I was so young I could plainly see this was the truth. I always just felt kind of sorry for the kids in the world and their holidays and birthdays.I knew they were only pleasing Satan and harming themselves. I didn't miss that stuff.

The test came for me during my late teens when...yep, silly me....I thought I wanted to be 'free' and associated much too closely with those not serving Jehovah. I thought they were 'real people' and so cool! I thought for a short while that Witnesses were dull and boring.

Yeah well I got my head snapped around to reality pretty fast!

Those 'friends' in the world were heavily into drugs and all the rest of the debauched things that are out there. And their incredible selfishness soon manifested itself. A guy I thought I really, really loved turned out to be downright evil and I now thank him for dumping me! A few of the people I was close to then died from drugs, violence or went to prison. That's what the 'real people' were doing and the results of their actions.

Dumb me! Could I have possibly been wrong about where to find the best possible people? Obviously!

Fortunately when I was gradually coming to my senses two of those formerly worldly friends who had gotten married began studying with Jehovah's Witnesses. She had also been raised in the truth and knew that everything she had been doing in the world was dangerous and wrong. Her husband had never studied before so this was all new to him. Well they took to the truth like fish to water! And as I was sitting in on their studies it was like Jehovah was reminding me how much He loves us and all the things He commanded us to avoid were things that are harmful. It got through to me that all Jehovah's commands are given out of His deep love for us.

Nothing in the world is as it seems. It is not better out there. There is NO real freedom. Only slavery to actions that will sooner or later kill us and people who feel no responsibility to Jehovah and who will say they are your friend one day and stab you in the back the next.

The wonderful friends are among Jehovah's people. And real freedom, too!

That young couple? They have been faithful Witnesses for over 35 years. He is an elder. They have four grown children all serving Jehovah zealously. And they are still some my best friends.

The world has nothing at all to offer! Beyond the tinsel and bling there is sadness and misery.

There is no place like being home in Jehovah's organization with real friends who will stick with you through thick and thin and will literally give their lives for you and you for them if necessary.

Edit: I've just got to say I love these kind of positive questions! Let's do this more often!