pray for me

shadowhunter · #1 (**permalink**) 08-31-2008, 01:46 PM

i am a convert to catholism who lately has been feeling abandonded by God im reading the book of mormon and praying for guidance and i ask that you all would pray that god would lead me to truth whereever it maybe

skalenfehl · #2 (**permalink**) 08-31-2008, 03:19 PM

My prayers are with you. The fact that your feet are pointed to the Lord in your search is a step in the right direction. Feel free to ask questions if you have them.

omega0401 · #3 (**permalink**) 08-31-2008, 06:13 PM

So great to hear you are reading the Book of Mormon. I hope you will read the introductory pages about how the prophet Joseph Smith began this great book and about the three and eight witnesses. We'll be glad to pray for you. As you pray about the book you will feel the spirit as the promise in Moroni 10:4-5 talks about. Post back if you have any questions. There are lots of people here that can answer your questions.

shadowhunter · #4 (**permalink**) 08-31-2008, 08:04 PM

what does this spirit feel like ive read a few chapters(i started at first nephi) and while i found it intersting and it teaches good things i dont at least not yet feel beyond all doubt that this is true

pam · #5 (**permalink**) 08-31-2008, 09:47 PM

There are many that don't feel the Spirit even after one reading. Sometimes it takes multiple readings to finally feel the Spirit. Don't dismay and don't give up.

ceeboo · #6 (**permalink**) 08-31-2008, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by shadowhunter

i am a convert to catholism who lately has been feeling abandonded by God im reading the book of mormon and praying for guidance and i ask that you all would pray that god would lead me to truth whereever it maybe

HI shadowhunter,

I am not LDS but for what it's worth, I believe you have come to a forum that is filled with kind loving people of God that can certainly support you in your current journey.

God bless,
Carl

shadowhunter · #7 (**permalink**) 08-31-2008, 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by ceeboo

HI shadowhunter,

I am not LDS but for what it's worth, I believe you have come to a forum that is filled with kind loving people of God that can certainly support you in your current journey.

God bless,
Carl

i agree they are very kind ive been reading these forums for a few months and im surprised at how friendier everyone is then on catholic answers some of the ppl there can be kinda of jerks but i havent seen that here

ceeboo · #8 (**permalink**) 08-31-2008, 11:16 PM

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Originally Posted by shadowhunter

i agree they are very kind ive been reading these forums for a few months and im surprised at how friendier everyone is then on catholic answers some of the ppl there can be kinda of jerks but i havent seen that here

Hello again shadowhunter,

Seriously laughing out loud,

( not at you but with you

)

Absolutly agree, those Catholic folk can indeed be jerks

God bless you in your time of struggle, Peace.

Carl

shadowhunter · #9 (**permalink**) 08-31-2008, 11:42 PM

yeah they dont do a very good job of reperesenting the church over there and ive heard alot of priests dont like catholic answers... btw if anyone has any questions about the catholic church feel free to ask

omega0401 · #10 (**permalink**) 09-01-2008, 12:38 AM

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Originally Posted by shadowhunter

what does this spirit feel like ive read a few chapters(i started at first nephi) and while i found it intersting and it teaches good things i dont at least not yet feel beyond all doubt that this is true

Shadowhunter, the best answer I can give you is to read Alma chapter 32 and then ponder what it is trying to tell you. Read it a few more times and continue to ponder what it is saying and then continue reading the Book of Mormon.

Alma 32 is one of the greatest if not the greatest verses on faith you will probably read. It describes it very well what it is you need to feel to know that it is true. But it takes time and sometimes a trial of your faith first to experience an answer to your prayers.