The Mudcat Café TM
Thread #66256   Message #1098528
Posted By: SueB
22-Jan-04 - 01:04 AM
Thread Name: BS: Religion question?
Subject: RE: BS: Religion question?
Raptor, you said:

"Last night one of them called and told me that he'd like to bring me to his church and that he thinks that it would be good for me."

For me, "I'd like to bring you" resonantes differently than "would you like to come?"

Also, "it would be good for you" resonates differently than "maybe it would be helpful to you" or "you might find some comfort here."

And finally, an invitation of this kind that comes up casually or naturally in conversation has a different feel to me than when you receive a telephone call specifically for the purpose of making the invitation - when it just comes up naturally, it's easily deflected, but the telephoned invitation can kind of put you on the spot.

I'm just slightly concerned that if you find these new friends are looking to enhance their standing in their church and in the kingdom of heaven by bringing you into the fold, you may feel a little let down.

I hope it turns out that you are being drawn into a wonderful supportive circle of genuine, caring people. I also hope you won't be too disappointed if that turns out not to be entirely the case, but who knows? MOst good things come with a little risk attached.

Thinking warm and friendly thought your way - Suzanne