KyleLock Posted June 4, 2013 Report Posted June 4, 2013 I just started coming back to church this past Sunday after 8 years of being inactive. I was born into the church and had been active until I turned 18. At this point in my life I didn't take the church seriously, had fallen into drugs, started drinking alcohol, and was involved in unclean sexual acts. I'm 26 now, and going to church this past Sunday made me realize that the things I was caught up in was really damaging to my spirituality. Anyway, just wanted to say hello to everyone, and that I'm glad that I'm part of this community now. Quote
NeuroTypical Posted June 4, 2013 Report Posted June 4, 2013 Hi KyleLock, and welcome! What brought you back to church? Quote
KyleLock Posted June 5, 2013 Author Report Posted June 5, 2013 Well a combination of things brought me back. Before I decided to go to church again, I had started reading the scriptures and the warm feeling that came over me while reading put me in tears. I knew that the things I had been doing for all the years while being inactive was wrong. Another factor that helped me to come back was the determination and support from active members. By them constantly visiting, and always expressing their love for me I was able to take a step closer to Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ. I was looking for happiness in the wrong places for so long, and when I look back at the things I did, it makes me disgusted with myself. I've been reading the scriptures, going out on missionary exchanges, attending church, and I can honestly say that I haven't felt this good in a long time. I pray everyday I don't fall on to that dark path again. Quote
pam Posted June 5, 2013 Report Posted June 5, 2013 Welcome to the site Kyle and welcome back to church. Quote
Windseeker Posted June 5, 2013 Report Posted June 5, 2013 Welcome aboard Kyle, I appreciate your perspective and reminder of what a blessing the Gospel is. Quote
KyleLock Posted June 5, 2013 Author Report Posted June 5, 2013 thank you guys for the warm welcome, glad to be part of this community! Quote
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