I chose this image as part of my Not always a Mormon Chapter 6 ~FINALE because for many being religious is
like bondage or at least that's what people say these days. I say becoming Mormon has allowed me to be FREE.
It has helped me to break from the chains of real bondage. Like addictions, cravings, lusts and more.
I say If you choose something (in my case to be Mormon) and you can walk away at any time, then that is being free. On the other hand when I was partying, drinking and participating in unhealthy habits I wanted to walk away but I was stuck. I was addicted, I was in bondage and to me that is not TRUE freedom. Sure I was doing what was cool, I was doing what I wanted but I could not
escape it at any given moment. The Gospel of Jesus Christ has helped me to find true freedom.
This picture to me shows what I feel:)
*Yes this is the last and final post on me becoming MORMON So read on.... (if you have not read chapters 1-5 just click them in my right sidebar for full conversion story)
So if you want the truth, I did NOT read the whole Book Of Mormon before deciding to be baptised. I did however read some, but what I really found my self into was a book I picked up from the thrift store, called Gospel Doctrine. I used this together with Book Of Mormon (study guide style) and found it much easier to understand since I had never read scripture before. What can I say other than I tore this book apart but in a good way. I read and highlighted and then peeked around here and there. I would look up a bit in the Bible or Book Of Mormon when it told me where to find more. But truly this book was where I found much excitement and joy. I LOVED reading Praying To Our Heavenly Father. I LOVED The Atonement. I also LOVED The Family Can Be Eternal and Signs Of The Second Coming. So much more too! To check it out for your self read here Gospel Principles. So with much of this and some kneeling and much thinking and trying to listen to my heart. I made the decision to go ahead and plan my baptism. I know I know it sounds so simple, so plain. I wish my finale included God speaking to me or seeing angels but it didn't. Really it just included being open minded, letting go of my thoughts and ideas about Mormons. It included listening to my heart after doing things that made me feel a little stupid like kneeling to pray (at first). For me it was all very small itsy bitsy baby steps. It was read this and wow. Then it was try this and another wow. It was think about this and wow again and again. I LOVED what I was hearing, and what I was reading and I wanted to believe it sooo badly. The only way I can describe it further is I allowed for a seed to be planted in my heart and soul and God did a little work on me. Maybe you could even call it a little miracle. Because with each passing day THE GOSPEL made more sense, it answered more questions, it filled more holes than anything else in life ever had. I was changing and believing something that my only explanation was, it must be thanks to God. Sounds cheesy but whatever - its the truth. Its the only way I know how to share my story. So in the end I said YES. I accepted the invite to be baptised and on May 3rd 2003 I was converted to The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter Day Saints. Me? No way... Yes I am a Mormon now and I would never have it another way. If you have any interest in God or have questions about the pre life or the after. I urge you to do what the missionaries told me to do. That is found in scripture below James Chapter 1 vs 5 and 6
5 aIf any of you lack bwisdom, let him ask of God, that cgiveth to all men liberally, and dupbraideth not; and it shall be given him.
Its easy, really. All you have to do is get down on your knees and ask. Then in the quiet moments following just listen and slowly you will begin to find answers too.
Love ya all!!
P.S A SUPER BIG THANKS TO HUBBY BRYCE FOR HOLDING TO HIS FAITH AND BEING SO BOLD TO SHARE IT WITH ME. I LOVE YOU BABE!
Oh and by the way links to my new blogs will be here in the next couple days :) I know I said June 1st but hey LATE is what you have to expect from me :) sorry
