Arkwelder

Hey, ZionsRodeVos. Want to say I really liked your advice for shy people who find dating difficult. I write . I like to surf the net looking for exceptionally wise or uplifting quotes to use on the blog I write for FAIR's Rising Generation . I was impressed with your reply and plan on using it.

Hey, Dove. Just wanted to say your advice was great. I agree that knowing the truth of all things really comes down to our relationship with God. I'm going to post a quote from your reply on the blog I write for: It's called Rising Generation and the address is FAIR's Rising Generation . Thanks.

It usually comes down to self-image. If you value what you have to offer others, then chances are you will come out of your shell. You are not just trying to attract any guy, but the right guy. Seriously, what makes you cool? The right guy will think it's cool, too. If you don't think there is anything cool about you, then that may be your problem right there.

I have been a member my entire life and I've never known Mormons to behave like that. I truly believe that the fact that you are a new convert is not an issue and that this is all in your head. Really, find out if the girl is single, then ask her on a date. If things don't go anywhere, it probably has more to do with incompatible personalities than you being a recent member.

But how do you know those things actually please God? Suppose you had it wrong and you were just making God more and more angry. I'm not trying to play devil's advocate here. I really think those who have replied here are missing a step. First, you have to know that there is a God. Second, you have to know whether or not he is good (can he be trusted). Third, you have to know what, if anything, he wants from you. Then you're in a place where you can show you're obedience to him. Religion is serious business...there's no reason to walk into it blindly.

I would make one addition: It all comes down to God, and whether or not He manifests the truth of Joseph Smith's prophetic calling and the reality of the Book of Mormon as an ancient religious document containing the gospel of Jesus Christ. So, in other words, it all comes down to revelation about these things...not the things themselves...as if we alone had the faculties to judge either way.

I think only the truly ignorant can divorce, cancel their sealing, and get away with it in the Lord's eyes.

When it really comes down to it, it's all about relationship...with Heavenly Father, The Book of Mormon, Joseph Smith, etc. I prefer Mormonism over any other religion or philosophy because it teaches us that certain things can be known...that we don't have to rely on faith indefinitely. It doesn't necessarily come all at once, but Mormonism challenges you to think big like no other religion does, and the challenge pays off. I testify to you that the Plan of Salvation is real, and I invite you to find out for yourself. Many people here are telling you not to rely on your own logic, and they're right, but that doesn't mean the gospel is illogical; you must humble yourself and come to rely on God's logic. God will lay it all out for you in a way that makes sense; it's just that he does so incrementally (and really, is there any other way to teach?), and he only does it for people who are prepared to listen. For some more practical suggestions: Don't read about Joseph Smith, read his actual words. Same with the Book of Mormon. Don't reason it out alone, but with God. Treat it like a process. That's how I did it. I like to visit all sorts of pro and anti sites, almost as a hobby, but when it comes to my Testimony, it's between me and God...just how it should be.

I think personal revelation ought to be shared privately, with those you trust, when moved upon by the Holy Ghost. I find the "blabbermouths" are usually pretty full of themselves anyway--not very becoming of a so-called "prophet".

INFJ...which I understand is quite rare.

Clare from Claymore!