For the longest time now, I have been getting the same answerYES
YES
YES!!
I know I should follow my heart and the spirit,
truly i am scared.
Will it change who I am?
Will it hurt my marriage?
Will I regret it?
If I have doubt, maybe it isn't my time!!
Kev and I are not married in the temple and right now in our lives Kevin doesn't attend church with Mattie, Brohlen and I.
We used to go and then he got mad because Naomi (xwife) would tell the kids all sorts of bad stuff about our church. She and the kids attend the Community of Christ, and woman get to hold the priesthood too.
Anyway, Kev stopped going, he still beleives and he loves that Mattie and Brohlen have good values, and he supports me with my choices too.
So, lately I have had the WHISPER!!
GO TO THE TEMPLE!!
I feel that is where I need to direct my life and set that example for the kids
so WHY am I so scared??
Mattie talks about going on a mission, Brohlen has to say his prayers and he thanks GOD everyday for the church (he came up with by himself).
So, I am in hope that maybe my friends can help me see!!
Kev supports me and says I should, but he is not ready, so maybe that is why I should wait?
9 comments:
I think if you are getting that answer you should start to work towards it. Maybe Kev will see and he will want to do it too. Start talking to your bishop and see what suggestions he has. Good luck. I am excited for you. What a great thing for you and your family.
Heidi, how awesome!! What a huge step. Going to the temple will be one of the best decisions of your life. I'm so excited for you. I can't imagine how hard it must be not to have your spouses support, or at least he isn't ready yet...but if you decide to wait, what if you end up waiting forever!? Who knows. I think folling your promptings and the gospel principles should be priority over waiting or thinking you might be offending your husband. I don't know the situation though and that is a huge personal decision. I do know though, that the blessings you receive from attending the temple will bless your entire family!
Good luck!
I think that is so awesome! I went through the temple 4 years before I was married, and I loved the blessings that it brought! I think that if Kevin is supportive and you have had the promptings, you should do it! Take a temple prep class; I thought mine was great! You'll have to keep me posted! When you're ready to go, I'd love to be there!
You should follow your heat. Remember, 'If there is doubt, then throw it out!' Or however you put it. If you feel like it's the right thing, then DO IT! I love you and I will support you however I can. Maybe I will end up going with you one day!
Hi Heidi, It's Charissa. I just had to post and let you know that after 5 years of being inactive I learned alot about Satan and the way he works. If you ask.... me doubt= Satan. We are all here to progress as INDIVIDUALS. Even thought part of the plan is being sealed to our spouse, our individual growth is also a huge part of the plan. We grow at different paces and if you are recieving promptings from the spirit, (I also learned) it can be dangerous to ignore them to our salvation. I say get to the temple as soon as possible. Who knows how long we have left on earth as crappy as our world is becoming. Remember that FEAR IS A TOOL OF THE DEVIL. Don't doubt or fear and let Satan win. Listen to the promptings of the spirit. That is a testimony I have personal growth from. Love Charissa
I am so impressed that you are even thinking about it! It's an amazing experience. The Temple Prep class will really help answer most of your questions. I am in full support and so excited for you!
I echo what Charissa said.
That little voice telling you to go is the spirit and that scared feeling you're feeling is the adversary. John and I got sealed AFTER Levi was born. Everything that could go wrong and get in our way, did. But we pushed through and we made it.
YOU can do it too. I realize you're on your own, but going to the temple and taking part of those wonderful blessings will enrich your life in so many ways. It will make you a better mother, friend, and wife.
Please e-mail me if you need advice. hollye@comcast.net
Listen to the spirit. Go.
WOW! You are amazing. I got the goose bumps when I read your post about going to the temple. This was the first I saw your blog and it just really drew me! You GO GIRL! Really, go! That is me saying that when I am not in your shoes, but I do know that it will change your life...for the BETTER! You will be blessed and everything will work out. I wish I was there to hook up for lunch and to help you out. Let me know what I can do, from here anyway! Never turn away from the spirit's guidance!
Heidi I think that is awesome!! I was a non member and my family got active in the churcn when I was in Jr. High and we went through the temple and it was the most amazing experience. I remember as a kid being so proud of my parents for the decisions they were making and the spirit I felt in our home. YOu are such an example to your kids and I think that is so great that they are so active and supportive! Your hubby sounds like an amazing guy and will support you so you should do this for YOU and for your KIDS. Your hubby could come around and have a change of heart with your example. Good luck!
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