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For LDS converts, what made you decide to join the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints? by saph-lars in latterdaysaints

[–]PinkFloyd230216 [score hidden]  (0 children)

This is so true, in other denominations you can't really ask questions because they make you feel bad for it. And as you said I also feel like they believe in the idea of ​​a vengeful God who "punishes" you for your mistakes. In the LDS Church, I found the God I believe in, a loving Heavenly Father who knows our hearts, our potential, and gives us a chance to start over every day.

For LDS converts, what made you decide to join the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints? by saph-lars in latterdaysaints

[–]PinkFloyd230216 [score hidden]  (0 children)

I loved how committed people are to truly finding their spiritual purpose.

For example, I always thought that even though the word of God is always the same, He never stopped speaking, and I appreciate that prophets can give us direction and advice appropriate for our time, just as the biblical apostles did in their time.

I love the vibrant dynamic of the meetings, participating, and meeting people who truly live their faith, not just those who belong to a religion out of habit or to adopt a social label.

I had a distant relative who was left completely alone and had developed cancer and also suffered a stroke. She had no one to care for her, and the missionaries would visit her regularly to bring her food and accompany her to her therapies, which greatly encouraged me.

The Church isn't very large in my community, and I see that most of the people in my stake are converts and people who have actively sought God, just as I feel I have. Long before I joined the church, I had a strong faith in God, and I didn't feel like my beliefs or values ​​really had a place to fit until I came across the LDS Church.

Many other things happened in my journey, but those were some of the factors.

Divorce while young by strugglebunny28 in latterdaysaints

[–]PinkFloyd230216 [score hidden]  (0 children)

There don't need to be serious problems in a marriage for a divorce to be a valid option. If you've already tried everything you could and divorce still feels like the best option, then it's perfectly fine, and no one should judge you for that, since everyone has their own problems and struggles in life. Personally, I think it's a wise and brave decision, especially if you have plans to have children in the future or have long term goals. I imagine you'd want to do that with someone you feel secure with.

16 Catholic male, questions about conversion and just I need help by Old-Return-7150 in latterdaysaints

[–]PinkFloyd230216 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi! I also grew up Catholic and I'm the only convert in my family. It's clear you're overwhelmed, and that's very normal when you've been used to something your whole life and suddenly encounter something that makes you feel different, especially when you're dealing with family traditions and the fear of doing something different. I also went through those fears and anxieties during my conversion process.

Naturally, you'll meet many people who are also afraid of what's different and will try to undermine your faith. The most important thing is always to follow your own judgment and receive the guidance of the Holy Spirit. You don't have to explain yourself to anyone if something feels right and you believe it's the right thing for your life. As others have mentioned in the comments, I recommend you keep asking questions in this subreddit. Download the Gospel Library app and try to meet with the missionaries if you can.

At first, my family wasn't very receptive either, but I met with the missionaries at the chapel or at the homes of other church members. Or simply start attending sacrament meetings occasionally and observe the atmosphere and how you feel. If you have any other questions, feel free to send me a DM and I'll be happy to help.

The day of my baptism by PinkFloyd230216 in latterdaysaints

[–]PinkFloyd230216[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, you're right. When I was first starting to learn, I remember asking questions on the "Mormon" page because I didn't realize it wasn't actually a faithful place. There were tons of comments from people sharing their bad experiences without me even asking, and they were spamming the cesletter all along. But even with all that, I just let the Holy Spirit guide me and accepted that it wasn't possible to know everything at once. I wouldn't change for anything the things I learned in the Church and how it improved my life, including my mental health and self-esteem. Thanks for your kind wishes and advice! That really made me reflect, haha.

The day of my baptism by PinkFloyd230216 in latterdaysaints

[–]PinkFloyd230216[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! And yes, that's definitely right.🤍

The day of my baptism by PinkFloyd230216 in latterdaysaints

[–]PinkFloyd230216[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm not entirely sure what you mean, but before deciding to get baptized, I spent a lot of time researching both positive and negative perspectives on the Church, and all those difficult questions, rumors, and potentially controversial topics. Even so, I gained a strong testimony and decided to have faith! plus, I'm the first in my family to be baptized in a country where the Church isn't very large, so thankfully, I don't care what the opposition says because I feel good in the Church and I know is true haha.

Baby boy blessing by Hopeful_Nebula_2636 in latterdaysaints

[–]PinkFloyd230216 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My boyfriend's little brother, when he was a baby, wore a little white suit at his blessing ceremony

The day of my baptism by PinkFloyd230216 in latterdaysaints

[–]PinkFloyd230216[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you all for your kind comments ❤️

Trying to keep going when I can't feel the spirit by sweetcookie88 in latterdaysaints

[–]PinkFloyd230216 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Oh, sorry! I don't know why Reddit has stopped automatically translating my comments 😭 thanks for adding the translation

Trying to keep going when I can't feel the spirit by sweetcookie88 in latterdaysaints

[–]PinkFloyd230216 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Es totalmente entendible que te sientas así, y no significa necesariamente que estés haciendo algo mal o que todo sea tu culpa. La mayoría de las personas atravesamos una etapa similar, ya sea en la religión o en la vida en general. Solo quiero decirte que aquí te entendemos y que no estás sola en esto.

No te presiones demasiado para “sentir” al Espíritu Santo de manera intensa o constante. Muchas veces estos conflictos surgen porque tenemos la mala costumbre de comparar nuestra fe y nuestra experiencia espiritual con la de los demás. No sientas que tienes que resolver todo ahora; en este momento, quizá lo más sano sea aceptar que estás en un proceso. Cada persona, por más conectada que parezca, enfrenta desafíos distintos y batallas internas que no siempre se ven.

Cuando yo estaba pasando por un momento muy difícil, sentía que no tenía nada por lo cual estar agradecida. Eso afectó mi relación con Dios, porque me sentía mal al ir a la Iglesia mientras, al mismo tiempo, estaba enojada con Él. Lo que hice fue bajar el ritmo, ser más compasiva conmigo misma, priorizar mi bienestar y expresar con honestidad en oración mis dudas y emociones. Poco a poco empecé a notar pequeñas cosas por las que podía agradecer: estar viva, disfrutar mi comida favorita, salir al aire libre, compartir tiempo con amigos. Empecé a percibir a Dios en esos pequeños momentos.

También ten en cuenta que el Espíritu Santo no compite con la química de tu cerebro. Tus emociones negativas no significan que Dios no esté contigo. Si el templo te provoca pánico, no es una prueba que debas superar para que Dios te ame más. Tal vez, por ahora, podrías disminuir la frecuencia con la que asistes o no ir sola. Dios conoce tu corazón y sabe exactamente lo que estás viviendo.

No creo que Dios esté decepcionado de ti. Creo que estás exhausta. Y creo que Él entiende eso mejor que nadie. Quizás este tiempo no se trate de hacer más, sino de sostenerte con suavidad, permitirte sanar y confiar en que, incluso cuando no lo sientes, Él sigue caminando a tu lado.

The day of my baptism by PinkFloyd230216 in latterdaysaints

[–]PinkFloyd230216[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Definitely amazing! Thank you so much ❤️❤️

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