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To my wonderful followers:
In order to have the freedom that a primary blog allows, I've created a new account with preach-my-gospel as my main blog.
I will no longer be updating this blog, but will carry on at preach-my-gospel.tumblr.com . Please go follow that blog and spread the word^.^
PMG Ch. 2, pg 19
I left the church when I turned eighteen, but I feel the spirit whenever I read or hear about it. I know I was wrong and now I am scared and I don't know what to do. My family doesn't really talk to me anymore. But I think if I go back, they'll be really demeaning toward me like they were right all along..
First off, I’m sorry that I can’t answer you privately, but replies to anonymous questions don’t have that option.
That’s great that you recognize what the Spirit is saying. That right there is a sign that you are doing better than you may think you are. I know it’s tough to come back. I want to share a few ideas. I hope something here helps.Â
How do you feel about talking this over with the bishop in your area? He has been called and set apart and given power to know how best to help you. And bishops are generally far easier to talk with about this kind of thing because, unlike family, they are more removed from the situation. And bishops tend to look at things with very open hearts and minds. Talking with a bishop isn’t a commitment to jump back into full activity. It can just help you sort some things out and can help you gain a new perspective on things.
You may find it easier to attend church meetings for a while before telling your family that you are going again. I don’t know your family but I’d imagine that they would be happy to hear that you want to be more active. If they get really excited and encourage you to do more, faster than you are comfortable with, don’t be scared to let them know that you need space, and that you need to do things at your own pace and on terms you feel comfortable with. It gets easier but it will probably take time.Â
It may be easier to start coming back if you go to a ward where people don’t know you, because then you don’t have to worry about not living up to their expectations. Not that their expectations are the ones that are the most important anyway.
Since I don’t really know any specifics about your experiences or situation, the best recommendation I can give is that you talk with Heavenly Father about your concerns and desires. He already knows your heart and understands how to help you move forward. He has a way all prepared for you to do what you know is right and He will help you. You can ask Him to soften your family’s hearts, and for them to be patient with you. Pressure to do the right things is hard to deal with, because it can be very discouraging if we don’t manage to do even the simplest things we know we should. Don’t be afraid and don’t let yourself be discouraged. The only one who doesn’t want you to succeed is Satan, and his power is limited by our good choices. The Savior can help us do anything and He is willing to go at our pace.
I know this is pretty long. I just hope it helps. Feel free to keep in touch if you want and if you have any other questions, I’m here. I’d like to know how things are going if you want to share, anonymously or in private.
PMG Ch.1, pg 5
PMG Study Tip: Commit to memory the sequence of the doctrinal points in each of the missionary lessons.
At the end of each of the first 3 lessons in the third chapter, there are brief summaries of the content in the lesson. For example, at the end of 'The Restoration' lesson the eight doctrinal points covered in the lesson are listed in bullet point format on page 41.
Get to know these really well! Then do the same thing for the doctrines in lessons 2 and 3, and for the principles and commandments in lessons 4 and 5. Doing so will help you have a clear, basic outline of the things you can share with your friends.
If you're preparing for a full-time mission, this will help you teach with your companion in unity. You will both have the same road map to the same place, so to speak.
-Preach My Gospel page 3
"Husbands and wives should be thoughtful and kind to each other. They should never do or say anything to hurt each other’s feelings. They should also try to do everything possible to make each other happy.
"As parents come to know God and strive to be like Him, they will teach children to love one another… Every new child should be welcomed into the family with gladness. Each is a child of God. We should take time to enjoy our children, to play with them, and to teach them.
"At home, with our families, we can learn self-control, sacrifice, loyalty, and the value of work. We can learn to love, to share, and to serve one another."
See ‘Gospel Principles’ Chapter 36: The Family Can Be Eternal
Preach My Gospel Ch.3, Lesson 3: The Gospel of Jesus Christ
Our purpose is basically the missionary version of the Title of Liberty.
"Invite others to come unto Christ" is our cause. The rest of the missionary purpose is how we achieve our cause.
There are two verbs in our purpose that refer to our actions: ‘invite’ and ‘help’. We tend to focus on the ‘invite’ part, but the ‘help’ part is of equal importance. The rest is up to the ones we are sharing the gospel with. They can then choose to ‘receive’ and ‘endure’.
"Where do I start?! There is so much. How do I know what to focus on?"
Focus on the lessons in Chapter 3. "They are organized so that you can help others clearly understand the doctrines of Christ." (PMG Ch.3, pg. 29)
Study the lessons and learn how the doctrines in the lessons will meet the needs of those you are teaching. Go through the lessons with a study journal handy and practice summarizing the things you have studied by writing it out in a short paragraph (5-6 sentences). This will help you have something simple and clear to share.
Elder M. Russell Ballard: LDSGeneralConference
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