almost a year, dont have priesthood

Jonny89718 · #1 (**permalink**) 02-16-2008, 01:20 PM

hey guys i joined the church almost a year ago, im 18 now, and im the only member in my whole family. ive recived alot of hostility towards it, and ALOT of things prevented me from attending church, and church people and missionaries deffinitley cant step foot anywhere near my house so u can see my dilema. im dying to get back to church, what im wondering is...can i still recieve the priesthood when i go back?

ztodd · #2 (**permalink**) 02-16-2008, 02:22 PM

Yes, but I don't know how long they'll make you wait. They might want you to attend for a little while to get back into it first. If you have kept yourself morally clean for the past year then it shouldn't be too long.

#3 (**permalink**) 02-16-2008, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Jonny89718

hey guys i joined the church almost a year ago, im 18 now, and im the only member in my whole family. ive recived alot of hostility towards it, and ALOT of things prevented me from attending church, and church people and missionaries deffinitley cant step foot anywhere near my house so u can see my dilema. im dying to get back to church, what im wondering is...can i still recieve the priesthood when i go back?

You are 18 now. Are you moving away to school? Are you working? Can you get your own place? Have you considered a mission?

I think those are more pressing questions. The priesthood represents your willingness to serve beyond what you may have considered. It also implies a series of covenants and responsibilities that you will have to uphold. Start by discussing thsoe questions with your Bishop and see where it leads.

Jonny89718 · #4 (**permalink**) 02-16-2008, 09:17 PM

i have a job, and i dont think a mission is for me, i go to community college cant afford anything else, i see what your saying.

jadams_4040 · #5 (**permalink**) 02-16-2008, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Jonny89718

i have a job, and i dont think a mission is for me, i go to community college cant afford anything else, i see what your saying.

Well whatever happens to you, just dont ever give up for any reason! keep working at it, the path will be provided for you but you must keep working and sincerly trying your honest best, and please beleive me when i say to you that when its all done and said, you will be ever sssooooo happy you will then understand and be gratefull and thankfull for what the lord has offered you. its really wonderfull and beautifull beyond your wildest imaginations, the blessings are truely wonderfull for you and will be for your family as well. {it is true}

Palerider · #6 (**permalink**) 02-16-2008, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Jonny89718

hey guys i joined the church almost a year ago, im 18 now, and im the only member in my whole family. ive recived alot of hostility towards it, and ALOT of things prevented me from attending church, and church people and missionaries deffinitley cant step foot anywhere near my house so u can see my dilema. im dying to get back to church, what im wondering is...can i still recieve the priesthood when i go back?

ask your Bishop and see what he tells you....thats the best way to handle that.

avatar4321 · #7 (**permalink**) 02-19-2008, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Jonny89718

i have a job, and i dont think a mission is for me, i go to community college cant afford anything else, i see what your saying.

Missions are for everyone. If you have faith, God will prepare a way.

As for the Priesthood. Go back and talk with your Bishop.

RachelleDrew · #8 (**permalink**) 02-26-2008, 11:50 PM

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Missions are for everyone. If you have faith, God will prepare a way.

As for the Priesthood. Go back and talk with your Bishop.

Missions are NOT for everyone. I get really frustrated when I hear someone say this, people are constantly pressuring my fiance to go on a mission. Seeing as how he's got a child on the way, I fail to see how that is a path he needs to take.

Everyone is different, you can spread the gospel and serve God in many different ways. It doesn't just have to be a 2 year trip to a different state or country. However, it's something you should look into.

When it comes to the priesthood, it's really up to your Bishop. It may take awhile, but i'm sure it's something you can attain. I've seen return members get the priesthood in a matter of months, others it takes a year or two. It's all about the individual.

Even if the priesthood seems like it's going to be delayed for you for a while, don't get discouraged.

avatar4321 · #9 (**permalink**) 02-29-2008, 03:10 PM

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Missions are NOT for everyone. I get really frustrated when I hear someone say this, people are constantly pressuring my fiance to go on a mission. Seeing as how he's got a child on the way, I fail to see how that is a path he needs to take.

Everyone is different, you can spread the gospel and serve God in many different ways. It doesn't just have to be a 2 year trip to a different state or country. However, it's something you should look into.

When it comes to the priesthood, it's really up to your Bishop. It may take awhile, but i'm sure it's something you can attain. I've seen return members get the priesthood in a matter of months, others it takes a year or two. It's all about the individual.

Even if the priesthood seems like it's going to be delayed for you for a while, don't get discouraged.

The Lord has commanded every young man to be worthy and serve a mission. Not everyone follows this command. but it still is a command. And I am not going to pretend as though it's not for everyone when the Lord wouldnt provide the command if it wasn't.

RachelleDrew · #10 (**permalink**) 02-29-2008, 10:50 PM

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The Lord has commanded every young man to be worthy and serve a mission. Not everyone follows this command. but it still is a command. And I am not going to pretend as though it's not for everyone when the Lord wouldnt provide the command if it wasn't.

Jeeze, there was no need to get so snippy. I guess what i'm saying is, what is a mission exactly? Does a mission HAVE to be a two year trip to Russia or whatever? In my mind, mission work is many different things.

I don't know why the Lord would command the sole breadwinner in my home to abandon me for two years when he can just as easily spread the gospel here. Which he does.

Yes, he SHOULD have gone on a mission prior to meeting me, but he didn't and now he has a partner and a child to provide for. What would you propose we do, seeing as how you obviously have a better grasp on our situation than we do? Should he jet off and leave us hanging without a provider?

I don't believe in a lord that cruel, i'm sorry that you do.