Thanks for the post!! I'm in a similar situation, not exactly Pagan, but always leaned towards that and Native American. I used to travel with Renaissance Faires so that should put it into perspective. Honestly, I've never fit in anywhere and was always in agreement with the story of Jesus but was under the 'spell' of 'organized religion bad'. I feel they orchestrated it that way to squash free thinking and the Spiritual connection at the same time.(to be clear, there are two Christianities in my view. REAL Christianity and the crap they sell).Now they've created a honey pot for the ones that aren't real or haven't been trapped already. That's the New Age and Pagan stuff. I've found myself questioning my Spiritual views as well. Sooo....to cut it short, I've prayed more in the last six months than the rest of my Life. Just create a connection with Love and gratitude and watch everything fall into place. Probably not the reply you were looking for..
Hello my fren! Thank you for sharing your experience.
Ah, the Ren Faire circuit! Yes, we come from a very similar backgrounds. I used to be a member of the SCA and I have family members who still work Red Faires.
We sound like we are in a very similar boat, I grew up reading a LOT of fantasy books (they put so much propaganda in them) and I also was spelled into thinking that organized religion was bad. I think you are right that the cabal propagated these messages to harm us spiritually and that new age stuff was encouraged to keep us from starving spiritually without really filling us up either, especially since the old teachings are lost so it's not really grounded.
I am touched by both your posts. I am a terrible "Christian" tbh. I can, however, based on my limited knowledge and based on what God has revealed to me through the years point you guys in the right direction.
What you are seeking, what you need, and what you want, need to align with God. So it is easier to point out first what you should NOT be seeking. You shouldn't be seeking a church. Why? Because we have been conditioned to seek a guidance from men, or people of authority. For this you ought to be careful because many are the ways of deceit. Only one is the True way. Jesus is the light, and the way. Nobody reaches the Father except through Him. So, what you SHOULD be seeking is a relationship with Jesus. When you seek that, everything else will fall into place.
First thing you ought to do is learn about Him. Then understand His mission and why He did what He did. Then, when ready and your soul is ready, accept that truth and confess to yourself and God that you truly accept Jesus as your Lord and savior. Seek His understanding and be sensitive to the Holy Spirit as you walk through this journey. To be sensitive to the Spirit that will dwell within you must feed it, read the word, scrutinize, ask God for revelation. God will put you in the right place, at the right time, with the right people. Congregate and share your testimony for others encouragement. However when you congregate, know this; men fail, and your sights need to be placed on the Lord. The journey is heavy if you make it that way, and know that God will reveal to you the things that he wants you to change. However if you bring your sins and your troubles to the feet of Christ, He will help you with the burden. Be humble and recognize your imperfections, for when we stumble and we recognize our sin, His power becomes manifest.
Thanks for the post!! I'm in a similar situation, not exactly Pagan, but always leaned towards that and Native American. I used to travel with Renaissance Faires so that should put it into perspective. Honestly, I've never fit in anywhere and was always in agreement with the story of Jesus but was under the 'spell' of 'organized religion bad'. I feel they orchestrated it that way to squash free thinking and the Spiritual connection at the same time.(to be clear, there are two Christianities in my view. REAL Christianity and the crap they sell).Now they've created a honey pot for the ones that aren't real or haven't been trapped already. That's the New Age and Pagan stuff. I've found myself questioning my Spiritual views as well. Sooo....to cut it short, I've prayed more in the last six months than the rest of my Life. Just create a connection with Love and gratitude and watch everything fall into place. Probably not the reply you were looking for..
Hello my fren! Thank you for sharing your experience.
Ah, the Ren Faire circuit! Yes, we come from a very similar backgrounds. I used to be a member of the SCA and I have family members who still work Red Faires.
We sound like we are in a very similar boat, I grew up reading a LOT of fantasy books (they put so much propaganda in them) and I also was spelled into thinking that organized religion was bad. I think you are right that the cabal propagated these messages to harm us spiritually and that new age stuff was encouraged to keep us from starving spiritually without really filling us up either, especially since the old teachings are lost so it's not really grounded.
I am touched by both your posts. I am a terrible "Christian" tbh. I can, however, based on my limited knowledge and based on what God has revealed to me through the years point you guys in the right direction.
What you are seeking, what you need, and what you want, need to align with God. So it is easier to point out first what you should NOT be seeking. You shouldn't be seeking a church. Why? Because we have been conditioned to seek a guidance from men, or people of authority. For this you ought to be careful because many are the ways of deceit. Only one is the True way. Jesus is the light, and the way. Nobody reaches the Father except through Him. So, what you SHOULD be seeking is a relationship with Jesus. When you seek that, everything else will fall into place.
First thing you ought to do is learn about Him. Then understand His mission and why He did what He did. Then, when ready and your soul is ready, accept that truth and confess to yourself and God that you truly accept Jesus as your Lord and savior. Seek His understanding and be sensitive to the Holy Spirit as you walk through this journey. To be sensitive to the Spirit that will dwell within you must feed it, read the word, scrutinize, ask God for revelation. God will put you in the right place, at the right time, with the right people. Congregate and share your testimony for others encouragement. However when you congregate, know this; men fail, and your sights need to be placed on the Lord. The journey is heavy if you make it that way, and know that God will reveal to you the things that he wants you to change. However if you bring your sins and your troubles to the feet of Christ, He will help you with the burden. Be humble and recognize your imperfections, for when we stumble and we recognize our sin, His power becomes manifest.