Thought #2:
I've been going to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, reading the book of Mormon and the Bible, and praying. I can't find any dispute with the lot of it. Not only that, but reading it gives me a sense of peace, and praying from the place I am right now gives me more peace. I've never really felt that before.
I've gone to nondenominational churches for most of my life. I've heard their teachings and accepted them, insomuch as I'd basically follow the rules and claim membership to the church. I just could never fully immerse myself in it. As much as I want to know God and live for Him, I couldn't feel the kind of peace I knew I was looking for. I was being pulled in two directions: wondering if everything the church was saying was true and knowing the Bible was true. So if I surrendered to the Bible, l should be following the teachings of those who said they had too, right? So where was the peace?
In the missing piece.
I know the Book of Mormon is true. I know that Jesus Christ is my Savior and Redeemer. I know that He also showed the world the path to salvation. I know that when Joseph Smith prayed to know which church to join, He received an answer and restored the true Church of Christ. I love Jesus Christ and my Heavenly Father and, in this moment, I am especially grateful for the Holy Spirit. I know they are the answer, whatever the question. I know that Thomas S. Monson is prophet today, and I know I can trust him.
I don't know everything, but I know at least these few things. As literally as can be, I feel my heart affirming that I'm facing the right direction. I know where I'll find answers to the questions I'll inevitably have.
This is the road my heart is on. I feel like if anyone truly just listens to what the Book of Mormon and its members have to say, there's no way anyone could deny it. If they just give it a chance. A real one. With an earnest heart.
Some of my friends say this is about Alex. They've gone as far as asking me if I'd convert for him. All I can say is that you can't convert for a person. That, in and of itself, would invalidate the entire thing. I need God more than I want Alex, and while I am not trying to discover the church because he'd like me to, I have to thank him so very much for being an example to me. For being ready for questions, for answering them, and for simply being who he is.
I've been going to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, reading the book of Mormon and the Bible, and praying. I can't find any dispute with the lot of it. Not only that, but reading it gives me a sense of peace, and praying from the place I am right now gives me more peace. I've never really felt that before.
I've gone to nondenominational churches for most of my life. I've heard their teachings and accepted them, insomuch as I'd basically follow the rules and claim membership to the church. I just could never fully immerse myself in it. As much as I want to know God and live for Him, I couldn't feel the kind of peace I knew I was looking for. I was being pulled in two directions: wondering if everything the church was saying was true and knowing the Bible was true. So if I surrendered to the Bible, l should be following the teachings of those who said they had too, right? So where was the peace?
In the missing piece.
I know the Book of Mormon is true. I know that Jesus Christ is my Savior and Redeemer. I know that He also showed the world the path to salvation. I know that when Joseph Smith prayed to know which church to join, He received an answer and restored the true Church of Christ. I love Jesus Christ and my Heavenly Father and, in this moment, I am especially grateful for the Holy Spirit. I know they are the answer, whatever the question. I know that Thomas S. Monson is prophet today, and I know I can trust him.
I don't know everything, but I know at least these few things. As literally as can be, I feel my heart affirming that I'm facing the right direction. I know where I'll find answers to the questions I'll inevitably have.
This is the road my heart is on. I feel like if anyone truly just listens to what the Book of Mormon and its members have to say, there's no way anyone could deny it. If they just give it a chance. A real one. With an earnest heart.
Some of my friends say this is about Alex. They've gone as far as asking me if I'd convert for him. All I can say is that you can't convert for a person. That, in and of itself, would invalidate the entire thing. I need God more than I want Alex, and while I am not trying to discover the church because he'd like me to, I have to thank him so very much for being an example to me. For being ready for questions, for answering them, and for simply being who he is.
It's cool that you're exploring religion with an open mind. Not many people can or want to even try to do that in fear of contradicting what they've been taught prior. Props, B-Bailey!
ReplyDeleteOne question though, how do you plan on keeping up with this AND your double life as a pirate? Do you not sleep, woman?!
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