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Originally Posted by monol1th
I've been inactive for many years, and have decided that I want to go back. Dealing with the issues that caused me to go inactive is easy.... getting my non-member wife interested in the church, quite another I think.
Any suggestions on how to bring up my church membership.. she doesn't have a clue.. I don't think.. I've tried bringing the church up.. and have not got a negative reaction.. more surprise that I am interested in any church at all than any particular issues with the church itself.
I'm wondering if anyone on here has experience with a non-member spouse, and any suggestions, lessons learned, etc.
I'd like to do something relatively quickly, as I have now called 'lost members' and provided them with my real street address, so I figure its only a matter of time before I get the knock on the door  |
I tend to agree with most of what has been posted above. You may actually have an easier time with your wife than the sisters that posted in regards to their non-member husbands.
Seek to regain your testimony. Share with your wife your feelings and also some of the history that led you to become inactive. It is also important to be totally honest with her in regards to why you are trying to return to church, what your thoughts and feelings are and what you hope to accomplish. Be kind, gentle and polite. Love your wife and SHOW her, not just tell her you love her. If you have a chance to bring your wife into the church is by showing her the beauty, the power and breath of the Gospel.
I wish you the best and I hope this renewed desire to return tot he Gospel be a great blessing to your family.