Guest monol1th Posted May 28, 2008 Report Posted May 28, 2008 Its been a long time.....since I even admitted to anyone that I was ever a member. It's been years since I really thought about the church at all, but its been on my mind recently. I was baptized in the UK in 1988, probably for all the wrong reasons, but got over that and then enjoyed life in the church and figured out that I had done the right thing even though the initial motivation was lacking in substance. Things went pretty well for a couple of years, started preparing for a mission. Then being young, male, and stupid took over, untempered by any family, or other moderating influences. And being young, male, and stupid I blamed everybody else. I also didn't think that I had been treated fairly, and so, rather than going to face the disciplinary committee, I skipped the country (ok.. I wasn't *that* desperate to get away, or I would have chosen a country with less LDS, not more - work situation moved me) and as far as I know they are still waiting for me to show. Fast forward 20 years... I'm still in the US, married, kid, and have not set foot in an LDS Chapel since 1993. And I'm posting on here.... under a pseudonym... so my Mormon neighbors don't know its me, and the missionaries will just continue to think that I'm the strange guy who always has a fresh pizza for them, who'll only talk about where they are from and nothing else. I'm not exactly sure why I'm posting here.. but here goes anyway... Quote
ampat777 Posted May 28, 2008 Report Posted May 28, 2008 So the question is.... are you happy? If yes where is the problem? Are you not? So what do you want to change and what is the reason you´re on here? Why not going in a chapel? Eric Quote
Hemidakota Posted May 28, 2008 Report Posted May 28, 2008 First off, welcome to the site. If you think you found this site by accident, I would say not but it was the Spirit that guided you here for a reason. I was somewhat raised in England over the years as my family, exception my dad and I were born in the US. Second, I see you do lack the motivation at this time and missed a great opportunity to go on a mission. We do make those silly mistakes of life and when we look back only to regret our decisions. I for one was baptized a decade early than you and recount over the years how many 'stupid' mistakes I made and now regretted it. What more could I had done if I....what influence could I've been for....where would I be at this time if I....many of these questions still haunt me today when we review our past. Now, looking from the Savior's perspective, it really doesn't matter but what is now - currently am I doing for them [Godhead]. Being repentable and humbled, I live the moment; every bit as if it is my last in this life. As Ampat777 said, how can we help you? Quote
Guest tomk Posted May 28, 2008 Report Posted May 28, 2008 Welcome to the forums. It is between you and Jesus Christ in the end. Forge that relationship with Him. Be totally honest. Tom Quote
Dr T Posted May 28, 2008 Report Posted May 28, 2008 Hello Monol1th. WElcome to this site sir :) Quote
Guest monol1th Posted May 31, 2008 Report Posted May 31, 2008 As several people have asked 'what are you here for' I'll elaborate. I'd like to have the church back on my life, I made a lot of mistakes earlier in life, but I still know the church is true. I'm just not sure how to approach things, what with my wife not knowing about me being a member and all. And then there is the issue with the diciplinary issue that I left hanging, many years ago, in another country. Help, suggestions, moral support, and prayers would be appreciated. Quote
Palerider Posted June 1, 2008 Report Posted June 1, 2008 If I were you....I would start attending church first....then I can almost bet you that after a few times of being there the Bishop will seek you out and have a chat. Then if you fill comfortable, pour your heart to him.....welcome back!!!! Quote
Misshalfway Posted June 1, 2008 Report Posted June 1, 2008 Welcome to the forum. It must feel good to think about honesty...about not running from something. There is nothing like the truth...they say it sets us free. :) Looking forward to reading more of you. Quote
lds9999 Posted June 3, 2008 Report Posted June 3, 2008 Glad to see you here. At the last General Conference, President Monson said this in his closing remarks: "Change for the better can come to all. Over the years we have issued appeals to the less active, the offended, the critical, the transgressor—to come back. “Come back and feast at the table of the Lord, and taste again the sweet and satisfying fruits of fellowship with the Saints.”2 In the private sanctuary of one’s own conscience lies that spirit, that determination to cast off the old person and to measure up to the stature of true potential. In this spirit, we again issue that heartfelt invitation: Come back. We reach out to you in the pure love of Christ and express our desire to assist you and to welcome you into full fellowship. To those who are wounded in spirit or who are struggling and fearful, we say, Let us lift you and cheer you and calm your fears. Take literally the Lord’s invitation, “Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.”3 It was said of the Savior that He “went about doing good . . . for God was with him.”4 May we follow that perfect example. In this sometimes precarious journey through mortality, may we also follow that advice from the Apostle Paul which will help to keep us safe and on course: “Whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.” Quote
HiJolly Posted June 3, 2008 Report Posted June 3, 2008 If I were you....I would start attending church first....then I can almost bet you that after a few times of being there the Bishop will seek you out and have a chat. Then if you fill comfortable, pour your heart to him.....welcome back!!!!I differ in my opinion. I recommend finding a way to share your LDS past with your wife, first. I would pray and ponder that one, first & foremost. Unity and honesty with your wife is, to me, numbero uno! HiJolly Quote
MaidservantX Posted June 4, 2008 Report Posted June 4, 2008 Welcome to the site, and I offer my support in the journey you have ahead of you. God bless. Quote
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