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My Temple Sealing
Posted On 06/10/2009 07:52:42 by not_ashamed

 We have 2 temple prep classes left and i'm sweating bullets. Strange huh? I keep trying to think of a way to describe the emotions I am having but words escape me. When I met my husband I was an inactive member and he wasn't a member at all. I was living a less desirable lifestyle at the time and usually did not associate myself with the church when asked about my religion. I knew that I wasn't living gospel standards and did not want people to judge what I did and associate my actions with mormonism. I always felt this huge hole in my life though and I knew what was missing I just couldn't quite figure out how to get it. My husband knew nothing about mormonism and I tried to get him to go to other churches with me but he wouldn't. He said he wasn't ready and he didn't like people in the other churches. He did not like the way they chose which commandments to keep as if they were optional. Then one day some missionaries came by our house. They were shocked and pleasantly surprised to find out I was a member. They started teaching my husband the lessons and he was in awe. All the questions he had were finally being answered. To him it just all made sense. It took the missionaries a year but he decided he wanted to be baptized.

He has quickly stepped up to the mans role in the church. He is a worthy prieshood holder and for that I am grateful. His values have always far surpassed most peoples. He is loyal and stands by his convictions. I'm finally getting what I have always wanted so why the fear?

We have been married since I was 19 its not like i'm jumping into a new relationship or something. I think it's because I know this is eternal. It will no longer be until death do we part, its really forever this time. I feel like I can't mess up anymore and beleive me i've done my fair share of messing up. Or what if one day we decide we are not in love anymore. I mean that does happen, right?  Now I hope this isn't sounding as if I don't love my husband because I love him more than life itself, but I have a huge case of the what if's right now. Is this normal?  Why am I so afraid?

I never knew it was possible to feel this much joy and excitement and have it be mixed with fear.I have got to snap out of it. wish me luck!  

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From: gigi
06/11/2009 20:53:06

You are awaiting an amazing blessing! With that blessing, a temple sealing, will probably come trials, temptations, provings I'll call them. Marriage is work. That doesn't change with a sealing. What changes is that two individuals who understand and desire to fulfill temple covenants grow closer together as they grow closer to God.

The best to you . . . . eternally.



From: goodfeeling_
06/11/2009 09:05:34

hey, good morning.  lol Im sure the one to give advice on this subject eh.  Anyways, its always a blast chatting with you and despite my very hostile opinions about marriage, lol, I do have a few more stable and grounded feelings about marriage and life.  I think your asking great questions, that many of us have felt, but will never admit to it.  One being... what if we fall out of love.  You know, I dont know many couples who can honestly say they have never fell out of love.  I think, statistically speaking, chances are......you will.  And so will he.  Where people miss the boat though, is reacting negatively when it does happen.  I think...Endure To The End......or Labor of Love.    But with that being said, youve been married for years already, so you already know all that.  Nothing changes once you are sealed.  In fact, some may argue that once you are sealed, marriage is a little bit easier, because right now, Satan (as Wm had mentioned) doesn't want you to get sealed.  Eternal family is foundation.  If Satan can knock that off the block, he has basically won.  And as for you and all your millions and billions of screw ups, your toast!  haha, just kidding.  I personally think its admirable of you, to even think and be of concern about that.  I think that in itself, shows where your heart and desire is.  Pour it out in prayer, and let Him be your guide.  Yikes, I almost sound churchy here.  Anyways, with much love and respect, I wish you well!!



From: WmLee
06/11/2009 07:38:39

. . . . and what if it's the one thing "he" (Lucifer) can never have, an eternal family, an eternal companion to be with and to 'rule and reign in the house of Israel forever" . . .


Stop thinking of the possible “what if’s” and think about what it is!  This is the one thing the destroyer will never have.  Eternal promises, eternal blessings, an eternal family!  Enjoy this part as you and your husband prepare yourselfs!   


 



From: Wolfeyes
06/10/2009 19:09:07

My wife and I are going to the Temple for the first time very soon. We have one more prep class to attend. There is nothing to be afraid of..period. The dark side will put thoughts into ones mind but they can be dealt with by your thoughts of the srevice you will do towards your family past and future. Many belssings will come from you both going to the Temple.    


 



From: cyoung
06/10/2009 14:06:41

Don't listen to your doubts. Satan wants you to fail.


Do you know how fortunate you are? Dang!





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