Okay so I haven't gone to church in about... a year. I've been praying and stuff, but I left because I've felt very.... awkard around the people I once called my friends in Church. I still do. But now I'm about to go to Church tommorow (albeit againest my will) and honestly... I'm having a little anxiety. What do I do????
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The words that stand out for me here are "against my will". It's natural to feel anxious about something you are forced to. I'm not suggesting your problems with church have anything to do with your faith but, whatever the problems, they exist and forcing you to go is a bit like learning how to swim by being thrown into the ocean and saying "learn to swim or drown". There are better ways to learn to swim. Just as there are better ways to work out where your anxiety lies.
The one thing we want to do is ask yourself. Why am I awkward? IF it is because of what is taught in the church then you follow this advice please look up Act 17:11
Now these were more noble-minded than those in Thes·sa·lo·niʹca, for they accepted the word with the greatest eagerness of mind, carefully examining the Scriptures daily to see whether these things were so.
By examining what you are being taught make sure it comes from the Bible.
For example
What is God's Purpose for me?
Who is God?
What is God's Kingdom?
The right way to worship God ?
Please go to this web page JW.org you can find out the ans. to these questions and more. I found that this was very helpful.
Please let me know how you made out.