spiritual crisis

nathan0018 · #1 (**permalink**) 09-07-2008, 03:12 AM

I am born to a good family, my parents are endowed, and had a temple marriage.. otherwise these last decades our family's faith had entered into a crisis... my mother began to lost her faith to the church she became inactive and start attending to other religion's meeting. she became an active follower on that church, maybe because she grew on that tradition before she became converted. It was been hard for us, their kids, to grew on that spiritual crisis. another is that our father got problems on his words of wisdom, he became addicted to alcohol and worsen when my mom, started to become inactive.. in our side, their sons, we try our best to be with the church. No problem with us just the problem with our parents. what should we do in order for us to bring them back again? what were going to do in response? I hope you can help us. thanks

KeithLBrown · #2 (**permalink**) 09-07-2008, 06:42 AM

First, keep attending your Church meetings and doing those things which you know are right and true. Second, continue to be a righteous example in your home. Don't let what your parents have decided to do with their lives discourage you. Keep the faith. Keep praying that one day your parents will realize the error of their ways and return to that which they know is true. I know that it must be hard being in a situation like this, but it is your parents that must once again experience that mighty change of heart. Continue to do your part and leave it all in the hands of the Lord. You may be the shining light that your parents need to help them return to the path that leads to life eternal. God bless.

KrazyKay · #3 (**permalink**) 09-07-2008, 08:44 AM

I agree with Keith, just keep loving your parents and praying for them. Let them know you still love them no matter what their decisions are. But the important thing is to keep praying for them. I believe in the power of praying while fasting, so that might be an idea. While fasting, be especially praying for them and their return.

When my mom was pregnant with my little sister, I was 9 years old. I remember on the morning of February 2, 1998, my brother and I got to miss school because our mom woke up totally blind. She had 6 more weeks left in the pregnancy but my dad rushed her to the ER. They did an emergency c-section and told my dad, my brother, and me that they were able to save the baby but were not sure my mom would make it. The next day - even though it wasn't fast sunday, my brother, my dad and I all fasted and prayed all day. That night my mom suddenly was doing much better and a week later she came home with her eyesight back to how it was before she suddenly woke up blind. The baby, my little sister, came home 6 weeks after she was born - on the due date if she was going to be full term. I strongly believe it was the power of prayer combined with fasting as well as the will of the Lord that healed my mom.

With your parents, it might take longer than one time fasting and prayer, and they might not return to the church. But also as with what Keith said, they do need to experience a mighty change of heart.

melissar · #4 (**permalink**) 09-07-2008, 11:49 AM

I have no advice to give other than what has already been said. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.

thejason · #5 (**permalink**) 09-07-2008, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by nathan0018

What should we do in order for us to bring them back again?

Nothing. Nobody is going to change unless they have a change of heart and a desire to do so. It is not your responsibility to bring them back to church. They will only do it if they choose to. However, you continuing the faith and being true to the covenants you've made will be a positive example to them. With hope, they will see that what they have taught you has influenced you and made you happy. They may wish to partake of that again.

tomk · #6 (**permalink**) 09-07-2008, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by thejason

Nothing. Nobody is going to change unless they have a change of heart and a desire to do so. It is not your responsibility to bring them back to church. They will only do it if they choose to. However, you continuing the faith and being true to the covenants you've made will be a positive example to them. With hope, they will see that what they have taught you has influenced you and made you happy. They may wish to partake of that again.

I agree with this.

It is between the Lord and your parents, and nobody else. As you remain, or become humble. the Lord will be able to direct you in ways you can help your parents. The Lord needs to reveal that to you.

Be the best example you can be, and pray for them.

deydream · #7 (**permalink**) 09-09-2008, 05:19 PM

I agree with keep going to church. You can set a good example for them. Pray and fast for them. Heavenly Father can soften even the hardest of hearts. Even if they never go back to church, you can show them you love them no matter what. But make sure you keep your testimony strong. You can't help someone spiritually, if you don't have a testimony.

nathan0018 · #8 (**permalink**) 09-10-2008, 04:30 AM

im very thankful for your comforting message. I try my best to fast. I know it will help a lot. your wonderful testimony truly caught my heart and gave me farther insight about our problem. thanks, god bless...