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Posted On 03/03/2008 14:38:54 by fishingredneck7

hey guys i am 17 and have taken on the mormon faith i am very veresed in the d&c and book of mormon 

 

what i am having issues with is my parents they dont agree with the religon and dont really like that i am doing so much with it i want to be baptized but as you may or may not know u need your parents consint if you are under 18 so i need 1 of them to sign a piece of paper saying i can get baptized i gave i to them and i dont know if they are going to sign it how can i get them to sign it?

 

they will not talk to the missionaries which really upsets me

 

so i am looking for some words of wisdom!!! 

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From: SanctitasDeo
03/04/2008 20:20:30

Like some others, I would say, become the best person that you can be in the next year. Become the kindest, most-Christlike person you can, begin to live baptismal covenants as if you have already made them. If you can attend church. If nothing else, your parents will see the effect the Church has had on your life. When you are 18, be baptized. But never fight with your parents, especially about joining the Church. Avoid it at all costs. That would be Satan's ultimate irony, causing contention over a desire to be baptized.

Good luck and Godspeed.



From: WANDERER
03/04/2008 13:04:10
Do the most that you can with the year...set up a list of things that you want to accomplish and will get you ready for the things you want to do and tick them off as you go. See it as something that you can turn into a positive and it will become a positive thing....just another one of life's challenges. Accept their decision in the best grace that you can...how you deal with it will affect how they deal with your 18 year old baptism. They might relent, but if not...prepare them by keeping things as positive as possible rather than letting it become a source of 'bad feelings' within the family. You can do it : ).


From: gomspal
03/03/2008 20:00:44

Fishingredneck17

 I'm glad that you have the desire to be baptized in the church.  Unfortunately you are still considered a minor that's why the church needs the consent from your parents to be baptized.  What I can suggest is, pray to our Father in Heaven that He will open your parents heart that they may see what you see and feel what you feel about the church and, respect whatever your parents' decision will be.  They may not sign it and you may get frustrated but rest assured that your parents still love you.  Show them that you respect their decision by loving them more than you are doing now.  I know it may be hard to do because of their decision but showing them that you love them despite of their opposition to church.  Live what you have learned from the gospel that was taught to you and they will eventually see the Lord's gospel in your life.  Continue to pray and we will continue to pray for you too.  Take care.



From: fishingredneck7
03/03/2008 19:09:31

thank you for your words i was going to get baptized on saturday but it isnt gonna happen i am gonna have to wwait till i am 18 it just really upsets me because until you become a member you can not advance in the church like uptainiung the priesthood

 

thats all i have been doing is praying and reading and they cridesise<---idk how to sapell it :)                me for reading it

 

i started seminary today and my father REALLY didnt like that but w/e i will not say any more to them for now for i feel that the lord is telling me to let it clam down a bit

 

thanks guys please pray for me :) 

From: jonathanncrm
03/03/2008 17:05:39

If you are truly interested, continue studying until you are an adult and can decide on your own.  It is important that you honor your parents.  A year is nothing in the scheme of things.

From: ReliefSocietySister
03/03/2008 15:12:08

I think it is important to not create a spirit of contention with your parents.  I joined the church as an adult, but it was very much against the wishes of my parents.  Continue to pray, study the scriptures and pray for your parents also.  Their hearts may be softened.  You may be the best example that they will ever see about the gospel and our church.  So, think of that in your dealings with them.  It may seem like a long time until your 18, but it is just a season.  It will pass and eventually you will be able to get baptized!  Just try to be the best example you can in the meantime.  Also, are they willing to talk to the bishop?  They may have some fears that the Bishop can speak to.

 

Hope that helps.

 

A 

From: blainebullman
03/03/2008 14:55:08
Hi,It's great to see you willing to be baptised.The church is so amazing and it has made such a difference in my life.It really is a great thing to do.I don't have a wealth of wisdom but what comes to mind is to tell your parents how much it means to you,tell them how the church makes you feel,tell them the love you feel from the church.Pray to heavenly father and ask for some help,he wants to help you,you just have to ask.I will pray for you and that something will work out :-)


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