Going Back to Church

[still_unsure]

Hi Everyone,

Just a quick introduction. I was introduced to the church through my step dad when I was 6 years old and went right up until the age of 25. I'm now 26. I married at 19 and seperated at 25. 6 year of marriage and endless amounts of councilling didn't save our marriage. We both wanted different things and I did things I wasn't proud of. I didn't know how to react to things and I acted out in ways I'm not proud of.

I've been ex-communicated from the church for nearly a year now and in the last year have only been to church a handful of times.

I see a councillor who happens to be a member and in our last session it has made me think I want to go back to church. Before my husband I had a testimony and I enjoyed going to church and for 3 years when my family went less active I went alone.

I guess I'm just unsure about what I want in life right now especially when it comes to spiritual things.

For now I'm here to meet new people and maybe make new friends.

Thanks,

Teesh.

[Vort]

Hi and welcome.

[Windseeker]

Welcome to the Forum :)

[NeuroTypical]

Hi Still_Unsure,

Are you really in New Zealand? Is it as beautiful there as everyone claims?

I guess I'm just unsure about what I want in life right now especially when it comes to spiritual things.

One suggestion I could give, is that you might consider getting on your knees and praying to your heavenly father. There is something about saying the words out loud. Tell Him what you're telling us. Let Him know you feel lost and don't know what to do. Ask Him for guidance, comfort, whatever it is you are yearning for. See what happens.

Welcome!

[still_unsure]

Hi Still_Unsure,

Are you really in New Zealand? Is it as beautiful there as everyone claims?

One suggestion I could give, is that you might consider getting on your knees and praying to your heavenly father. There is something about saying the words out loud. Tell Him what you're telling us. Let Him know you feel lost and don't know what to do. Ask Him for guidance, comfort, whatever it is you are yearning for. See what

Welcome!

Are you really in New Zealand? Is it as beautiful there as everyone claims?

--I am in New Zealand yes. Lived here most of my life apart from 2 years when I was younger and my family lived in Australia.

One suggestion I could give, is that you might consider getting on your knees and praying to your heavenly father. There is something about saying the words out loud. Tell Him what you're telling us. Let Him know you feel lost and don't know what to do. Ask Him for guidance, comfort, whatever it is you are yearning for. See what

Welcome!

---Great suggestion. I had thought of that but I guess in a way I'm worried about doing that. Maybe I'm worried I'll get the answers I know I need to hear and then that scares me top because I'm at times afraid of change. I'm also worry too much about things when I don't h e a full plan with the what if this happens. I always have a back up.

I've thought about attending church though I also worry there as the stake I am in is the stake in which my husband and I moved into when we got married and everyone lnows us so that makes me worry too. Like isaid a worry wart :)

[applepansy]

Welcome. I wish you the best in your journey. Remember, we're all on a journey.

[stephanie_w_flores]

First, I just want to say hi! I'd say that just you being here and sharing your story shows the desire to return to the church. I understand whole heartedly how the affects of sin can have on the family. In short, we can be restored back to the path of salvation. He loves you so much. The door is always open to those who wish to return.

Lovingly,

Sister Flores