dhh712
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Like Sabertooth asked, what do you mean by that? Why would you have to excuse yourself to go to a church? It appears that this may be the first step in providing a remedy to your spiritual poverty right now. Attending a worship service physically in the assembly of God's people is a huge way of accessing the grace that God provides. God does give grace to us freely, but most times in a Christian's life just sitting there and hoping God does something (not that you are doing that) most often accomplishes nothing. It is the way we are born again for we do nothing in that part--God intervenes in our lives and saves us, gives life to our spiritually dead souls.I wouldn't know how to excuse myself to go to a church.
The New Testament describes the Christian life as a race, a fight. Praying and reading the Bible are good ways to fight the good fight; however, in your case it appears there may be something lacking. It may be that you are just going through a dry spell in your walk with the Lord; all of us go through these times. But, it may be something more; God may be working in your life in this way to drive you to seek him in a different way. I don't know that it might be to enter into a physical and spiritual relationship with the family of God. This isn't an easy first step. When I was converted, I felt very awkward going to a church and it didn't go away for a while. But now it is the most important thing in my life and exponentially so since my husband unexpectedly passed away.
I pray you will consider seeking out a Bible-believing Christ-centered church in your area. They may be difficult to find as many out there preach a partial gospel and may not provide you with much spiritual depth. Here is a church locator and a directory which provide locations/lists of churches I understand should reflect the most complete teachings of the Bible, but I think there should be more out there which can provide you with a good family of our Lord to meet with.
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