bytor2112 Posted January 22, 2009 Report Posted January 22, 2009 Sunday is my favorite day of the week. I love to go to church......the immediate feeling of being somewhere very special with friends, brothers and sisters, of a like mind, searching and seeking. The wonderful Spirit, holy and comforting and enlightening that taries throughout the day. The time spent with my wife and children, visiting the sick, tuning out the world, definitely has the imprint of Heavenly Father. If every day was Sunday or if everyday was treated as Sunday, perhaps we would all have our calling and election made sure. :) Just some ramblings...... Quote
Justice Posted January 22, 2009 Report Posted January 22, 2009 If you're talking about literally a month of Sundays where every day on the calendar were Sundays and we went to church and worshipped in that manner every day, then yes, it would be quite a different world we live in. But, we are told to pray always. You most certainly can, and are even commanded to, and have covenanted to try to, remember Him always. Every day CAN be like Sunday if you make it that way. What an awesome point to be in one's life. Quote
Dove Posted January 22, 2009 Report Posted January 22, 2009 A host of scriptues come to mind as I read your thread Bytor, "Be in the world but not of the world," Justices' allusions to praying always, etc.....Sorry, it's so early in the morning for me (My husband gets up at 4am, and I've been up since) that I'm not up to giving scriptural references at this point. There was a point in my life when I was much more devout/devoted. I actually put my TV in storage, hung-up pictures of the Saviour all over my apartment, and would read my scriptures and Ensigns/other church publications for an hour a day. My heart was so much into what you're saying.Then I tried to interface into my wards. Wow, what a bitter experience the single wards were for me....backbiting, gossiping, two facedness, judgementalness. Frankly, I have never recovered the zeal you speak of. I know God lives, but honestly, the pain of life, and the weakness of the arm of flesh has stumped me, maybe my arm of flesh. I am too weak to make it on my own, perhaps.....I see such a dichotomy as to what Christianity teaches (love your fellow man, charity, selflessness, self restraint, humility, Christlike attributes) and what those who call themselves His followers really do.....it perplexes me. I feel lost and unsure. Often times the people I find in my life who are sincere and kind are the ones who have distanced themselves from christianity.I don't know how to regain this zeal you exhibit through the pain I've so often experienced in my dealings with "fellow" christians....I don't believe the answer is to live a life of exclusivity from them, I am not an island. I don't know what to do....Thought? Quote
Hemidakota Posted January 22, 2009 Report Posted January 22, 2009 Sunday is my favorite day of the week. I love to go to church......the immediate feeling of being somewhere very special with friends, brothers and sisters, of a like mind, searching and seeking. The wonderful Spirit, holy and comforting and enlightening that taries throughout the day. The time spent with my wife and children, visiting the sick, tuning out the world, definitely has the imprint of Heavenly Father. If every day was Sunday or if everyday was treated as Sunday, perhaps we would all have our calling and election made sure. :) Just some ramblings......I thought everyday was Sunday? Can you imagine what is like to be an Apostle? For them, everyday is Sunday.... Quote
bytor2112 Posted January 22, 2009 Author Report Posted January 22, 2009 I see such a dichotomy as to what Christianity teaches (love your fellow man, charity, selflessness, self restraint, humility, Christlike attributes) and what those who call themselves His followers really do.....it perplexes me. I feel lost and unsure. Often times the people I find in my life who are sincere and kind are the ones who have distanced themselves from christianity.I don't know how to regain this zeal you exhibit through the pain I've so often experienced in my dealings with "fellow" christians....I don't believe the answer is to live a life of exclusivity from them, I am not an island. I don't know what to do....My experience as a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints is limited to the past four years, but it has thus far been extraordinary. I have made some very close friends in the church and my marriage, which was once not very solid, is on a sure and happy foundation. My children love the church and have huge testimony's and we are very excited about what we have found and love to share the gospel with others.Before the church, my life was a train wreck. My limited vocabulary cannot express my gratitude for the miracle my life has become as a result of the Atonement of Jesus Christ. As I write these words, I feel the Spirit and my eyes fill with tears. I know I am loved, we all are......... more than we know or can understand. My family and I were converted together, it was such a cool thing to watch my kids learn the gospel and share the spiritual feelings they were having and that my wife and I were having also. For lack of a better term......when I realized that the church was true, I sold out. I wanted what the Lord was offering, i recognized that it was the only thing that could fill the void in my life. I took a blind leap of faith off the cliff and said "here I come Lord, catch me".....and he did. I act, live ,do and speak much differently today than four years ago. My zeal for the gospel is perhaps a result of the wonderful change it brought to my life and my family's life. I feel like I am enlisted in his service and am here to seek to do his will and in so doing I will grow and perhaps at some point in time.....if we still measure time then, I may become like him. Until then, I struggle against temptation and stumble and repent and endeavor to humbly move forward.........as for non-Christians and the people of the world, they are all our Brothers and Sisters and one day will bow before him and there tongue also confess that he is the Christ. Quote
Hemidakota Posted January 22, 2009 Report Posted January 22, 2009 Yes! When we finally understand and experience the Atonement, is when our souls will seeks perfection begins the journey. Our struggle against sin begins to diminish over time and the light grows brighter each day. Our own lives begin to transformed to one that our FATHER would want us to be. Quote
Dove Posted January 22, 2009 Report Posted January 22, 2009 Thank you for your testimony, Bytor, I catch the energy and "zeal" from your words.... Unfortunately, it seems I've had a different row to hoe in the church, for me one difficult and severe. Not that your road is not "difficult." While I do have a strong testimony of the Spirit and God's influence in my life, it seems that following His will has produced catastrophic consequences for me.....consequences I live with to this day. Perhaps I needed these consequences to learn the deeper things of Christ.... I say this in peace, with no intent to produce contention or "ill will." It's a differing perspective, and one I will cut short. I'm happy for the journey you have undertaken, as it seems a happy, fulfilling one~My hope is that the wonderful things of life continue for you and your family, and that the "void" you have spoken of is forever filled Dove Quote
Hemidakota Posted January 22, 2009 Report Posted January 22, 2009 Talk about journey, what is the ultimate end for us in mortality Bytor? Quote
bytor2112 Posted January 22, 2009 Author Report Posted January 22, 2009 Talk about journey, what is the ultimate end for us in mortality Bytor?Our ultimate end in mortality........"For behold, this life is the time for men to prepare to meet God; yea, behold the day of this life is the day for men to perform their labors."To return to the presence of our Heavenly parents and be welcomed home with our families and to live as exalted beings, having eternal increase.....to be perfected. Quote
Maxel Posted January 22, 2009 Report Posted January 22, 2009 Awesome thoughts, bytor2112! On a lighter note, I don't think I could handle every day being Sunday. I can barely stay awake through all my meetings as it is. I can't imagine having them EVERY day. Quote
ruthiechan Posted January 23, 2009 Report Posted January 23, 2009 Thank you for your testimony, Bytor, I catch the energy and "zeal" from your words....Unfortunately, it seems I've had a different row to hoe in the church, for me one difficult and severe. Not that your road is not "difficult." While I do have a strong testimony of the Spirit and God's influence in my life, it seems that following His will has produced catastrophic consequences for me.....consequences I live with to this day. Perhaps I needed these consequences to learn the deeper things of Christ....I say this in peace, with no intent to produce contention or "ill will." It's a differing perspective, and one I will cut short. I'm happy for the journey you have undertaken, as it seems a happy, fulfilling one~My hope is that the wonderful things of life continue for you and your family, and that the "void" you have spoken of is forever filledDoveI remember what it was like to go to church alone. And I don't mean walking in the door by myself, I mean friendless. It was hard to go anyway.I remember what it was like to go to church feeling judged by my peers. It was hard to go anyway.I remember what it was like to be discounted and my word questioned by leaders and others at church. It was hard to go anyway.I remember what it was like to go to church and be surrounded by people who were friendly and helpful. I remember what it was like to go to church and have a calling and work to fulfill that calling and have others recognize your work. I know what it's like to go to church and have friends waiting for me there. I wonder what would have happened if I didn't go anyway when it was hard. All the blessings I have now might not have been.We will always face trials. They help us grow, even though while we're in the middle of it we have a hard time believing that. That's when we need the Lord the most. Quote
Palerider Posted January 23, 2009 Report Posted January 23, 2009 wow.....I am trying to imagine everyday as sunday and coming home from church and watch football......:eek: Quote
Justice Posted January 23, 2009 Report Posted January 23, 2009 I am too weak to make it on my own, perhaps.....No perhaps to it, Dove... we all are.Don't beat yourself up over it. That's what Satan wants you to do.Instead, set small and simple goals that are acheivable.Follow what you know to be true. Quote
Dove Posted January 23, 2009 Report Posted January 23, 2009 RC, Justice, Thanks so much for your kind, truthful answers, they meant so much to me.....the inherant nonjudgmentalness in your thoughts brought tears to my eyes....Your support has helped me. Dove Quote
bert10 Posted January 24, 2009 Report Posted January 24, 2009 Hi Bytor 2112 The Goal is to learn to make everyday Sunday...which means Holy. Peace be unto you bert10 Quote
Hemidakota Posted January 26, 2009 Report Posted January 26, 2009 Once you past the TV hurdle the rest is gravy. Quote
Moksha Posted January 26, 2009 Report Posted January 26, 2009 If everyday was Sunday, the only members who would ever get to enjoy the outdoors would be those who golf at the country club and those with a boat down at the marina. Oops, forgot about the Deer Valley resort. Quote
Truegrits Posted January 26, 2009 Report Posted January 26, 2009 Sunday is my favorite day of the week. I love to go to church......the immediate feeling of being somewhere very special with friends, brothers and sisters, of a like mind, searching and seeking. The wonderful Spirit, holy and comforting and enlightening that varies throughout the day. The time spent with my wife and children, visiting the sick, tuning out the world, definitely has the imprint of Heavenly Father. If every day was Sunday or if everyday was treated as Sunday, perhaps we would all have our calling and election made sure. :) Just some ramblings...... Wonderous ramblings indeed, bytor! Thanks.While Sunday is also my favorite day of the week, my feeling is, that if done every day, it would no longer be/feel special. I know that we should be charitable, kind, accepting, giving/forgiving...everyday...but there are things about that one day a week that are so special, that I would not want them made every-day common.Besides, I do not think I could handle Nursery seven days a week! Quote
pam Posted January 26, 2009 Report Posted January 26, 2009 I would have to buy many more dresses. I can't possibly be seen in the same dress over and over. Which would mean getting another job...But wait..if every day were Sunday...most would not be working so that doesn't work. Quote
LittleWyvern Posted January 26, 2009 Report Posted January 26, 2009 *sings* Oh why can't every daaaay be like Christmas... Quote
talisyn Posted January 27, 2009 Report Posted January 27, 2009 A host of scriptues come to mind as I read your thread Bytor, "Be in the world but not of the world," Justices' allusions to praying always, etc.....Sorry, it's so early in the morning for me (My husband gets up at 4am, and I've been up since) that I'm not up to giving scriptural references at this point. There was a point in my life when I was much more devout/devoted. I actually put my TV in storage, hung-up pictures of the Saviour all over my apartment, and would read my scriptures and Ensigns/other church publications for an hour a day. My heart was so much into what you're saying.Then I tried to interface into my wards. Wow, what a bitter experience the single wards were for me....backbiting, gossiping, two facedness, judgementalness. Frankly, I have never recovered the zeal you speak of. I know God lives, but honestly, the pain of life, and the weakness of the arm of flesh has stumped me, maybe my arm of flesh. I am too weak to make it on my own, perhaps.....I see such a dichotomy as to what Christianity teaches (love your fellow man, charity, selflessness, self restraint, humility, Christlike attributes) and what those who call themselves His followers really do.....it perplexes me. I feel lost and unsure. Often times the people I find in my life who are sincere and kind are the ones who have distanced themselves from christianity.I don't know how to regain this zeal you exhibit through the pain I've so often experienced in my dealings with "fellow" christians....I don't believe the answer is to live a life of exclusivity from them, I am not an island. I don't know what to do....Thought?Oh gosh the singles ward... I firmly believe if I had never attended the singles ward in my area I would have never had my daughter out of wedlock lol. I don't think that's a good place for those who are even a little bit lost in the world. That being said, I am I hope obviously farther along in my spiritual growing up than I was then I agree with those who posted, saying it is possible to have the Spirit every day, you just have to work at it while balancing going to work/school/life. But Sundays are special in their own right, set apart specifically for quietness and a spirit tune-up, so to speak. God Himself said 6 days work, one day rest. I always take Him at His word ^^ Quote
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