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Posted On 07/02/2012 14:20:38 by anjilynn
I've been baptized since 1994 but have been in active over 90% of the time. I've been hearing Heavenly Father calling me back to the truth. The thing I fear the most about going back is being judged. I realized that if i had remained active all that time my walk would be fill with a strong testimony. I do have a testimony and one day i will share it with you all. what do you think about returning to the church after a long abscence? everytime i've gone back i've always needed help with something and i leave after i recieve the help. i know that isn't right. this time is different, i don't need help. i realized that all those that could have been my friends i hurt them just as much as myself by not being there. I'm looking forward to going back to church this week. anjilynn

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From: anjilynn
07/05/2012 10:27:20

pam wrote:
Just go back. This is about you and not what others may think. I think you would be surprised how welcoming people can be.


very true pam, i'm learning that i judge myself before others and i'm working on not doing that anymore.
i'll keep you all posted.


From: anjilynn
07/05/2012 10:26:27

Convert55 wrote:




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The thing I fear the most about going back is being judged.





thank you for the testimony and the kind words. i'm really feeling encouraged now on going back. am getting even more excited as our new church building is almost finished being builit and its just around the corner from where i live. so excited. i've been listening to nothimg but lds music and christian music now for a few weeks and i can tell a difference in my testimony. i'm also reading the book of mormon on line since i can't seem to find mine. I plan on ordering a new one next month.







The desire of your Savior is to be a redeemer not a damn-er. Bishops try to be the same way. You have probably punished yourself enough. Move towards the light.

I once knew a man who had a colorful past (gang related). He had a tendency to punish himself for it. Someone told him, "The nice thing about repentance is that you never have to look back." Don't look back, just move forward.


From: anjilynn
07/05/2012 10:24:09

Saffyre wrote:
I too have gone through periods of inactivity. I am back for good now, but what I will tell you is that I never felt judged. Go back, the life you live in the Gospel is so much more than a life without it.


thank you for the encouragement. i feel like i'm back for good also. i'm getting excited about the missionaries comming over today for the first time in about two years. i'm trying not to let the excitement overwhelm me into a panic attack.
i'll kep you all posted. you all are awesome


From: Convert55
07/05/2012 08:17:20

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The thing I fear the most about going back is being judged.


The desire of your Savior is to be a redeemer not a damn-er. Bishops try to be the same way. You have probably punished yourself enough. Move towards the light.

I once knew a man who had a colorful past (gang related). He had a tendency to punish himself for it. Someone told him, "The nice thing about repentance is that you never have to look back." Don't look back, just move forward.


From: anjilynn
07/02/2012 23:07:10

Saffyre wrote:
I too have gone through periods of inactivity. I am back for good now, but what I will tell you is that I never felt judged. Go back, the life you live in the Gospel is so much more than a life without it.


thank you for the encouragement. that is how i feel like i'm comming back for good.


From: Saffyre
07/02/2012 19:54:18
I too have gone through periods of inactivity. I am back for good now, but what I will tell you is that I never felt judged. Go back, the life you live in the Gospel is so much more than a life without it.


From: pam
07/02/2012 19:49:02
Just go back. This is about you and not what others may think. I think you would be surprised how welcoming people can be.


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