As I look back at the last time Ive posted its been almost a year. Unfortunately I don't know if it been time or desire I've lacked the most to write.
I stand for what I believe and always have even when it hasn't won favor with those that don't agree. I have recently been a bit troubled by those closest to our family. Some of those whom we've drawn closest to in the past several years have began to get a little under my skin. I have lost faith in some, trust in others, hope for a few, and have been very disappointed in the decisions of those who once were rated very high in my opinion. I have watched men make decisions of men instead of being led of God and have watched men strong in God be led away by men.
As I began upon the journey of turning my life around over 4 years ago and becoming a follower of Christ , a lot of important ordinances and duties were revealed to me and my family that was not present before our Baptism. I have always had a strong love for the gospel of Jesus Christ and truly can testify of the Restoration, Joesph Smith, Book of Mormon, Temples , and Prophets today.
I will not say why for sure, but can say that I know that the saying " the gospel is perfect , the people are not" is something to hold dear to. I am very upset by some recent things that have went on and things Ive either been a part of or heard of. I have no desire to be a part of the "leadership" group any longer and feel that not knowing anything that goes on would be best especially when it comes to such a tight knitted little family that can't ever seem to keep its mouth shut.
The part in the scriptures that references to not judging others and also talks about forgiving all men is something people need to read daily. Maybe in there interpretation of the Word, they feel that they judge wisely when they make inappropriate comments about an investigators choice of clothing or maybe its the ill look upon there face when they refer to a new members choice of clothing for Sunday or the fact that still wear more than one ear ring. Whatever the minute complaint, it still falls as judgment and still makes me uneasy.
I cannot speak For the Lord Himself, but if I had to guess........ I'm pretty sure he don't really really care what we all have on as long as were there, and further more, I find it hard to believe that a God as merciful as ours would condemn us for fundamental discrepancies.
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Jason! I am so happy you wrote! :) I've missed your blog.
I believe you are very right. God has set forth laws and commandments, but above all, there is LOVE. He is more merciful, Joseph Smith said, than any of us are ready to believe or receive. I struggled with some of those exact feelings, particularly when we lived there. A small group can be a powerful family, or a biting, destructive one. It's too easy to be critical. It takes true love and mercy to let the little things go, and open your arms in love. You have always been that way, and have taught me a great deal for as long as I've been blessed to know you! :)
(We miss you!!)
1st and 2nd greatest commandments; we all need to work on them. Something Ann taught from the latest General Women's Conference was that we need to love people where they are at. The conference was right before the Yoga for Congo women event, and it felt like only a very small percentage of the people we knew and loved cared for the suffering of their Sisters and Brothers. It was difficult not to feel resentful to those who didn't help. But Ann helped me by relating the words of the prophet today. We make judgments concerning their actions or inactions. The inactions part was the lesson for me that day, though each day I can take either or both those to heart as I deal with people (and see my own imperfections).
Again, from our prophet: How might we have joy in our lives, despite all that we may face? Again from the scriptures: “Wherefore, be of good cheer, and do not fear, for I the Lord am with you, and will stand by you.”*
Be of good cheer my brother! We're all together in this one!
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