My personal values have given me a lot of peace, but I can’t even talk about the LDS Church with my family because they belong to other religions. I don’t know what to do because my mom doesn’t even let me leave the house to go to church.
2 Responses to “My personal values have given me a lot of peace, but I can’t…”
Luciano Santana
2010-04-26 07:03:18
Hi Gaby. I'm sorry to hear that your situation at home is so complicated. It's excellent that you're trying to maintain your faith even though your situation at home is difficult. My wife had similar family troubles when she first joined the church. Fortunately, in time her family began to see that the church was a good influence in her life. Little by little, their hearts were changed. Perhaps in time you'll receive the same blessing with your family.
Each of us are in unique circumstances, and God only expects us to do our best. If your family, especially your parents, do not allow you to go to church, then try to keep your faith alive by reading the Scriptures, praying often, and serving others. Perhaps with patience and kind explanations your parents will eventually allow you to go to church. Regardless, when you become an adult, when you turn 18 years old, you'll then be able to choose for yourself to go to church. God will bless you in the meantime if you try your best to follow His commandments and to develop your personal relationship with Him.
I also invite you to visit reliable Mormon websites to develop your faith. Here are some examples:
I'm sorry that your life is hard, but you can deal with it through and with our God and Savior Jesus. I would talk with your parents about renting the movie "Fiddler on the Roof" and watching it with them. When it's over you can mention to your parents that you are growing up and that you would like it if they would allow you to go to you local LDS ward on Sunday.
Even if they say no and forbid you, others have mentioned ways you can come closer to God without even attending God without even leaving your home.
You'll grow up and become of age soon enough and your parents will need to see that to keep a good relationship they'll need to respect that you are an individual who has their own choices to make, etc.... Also you can always pray to your and their Father in Heaven to help you soften their hearts and understand what it is you desire to do.
Who knows maybe you are the one who will bring them into the gospel and take your entire family back to God and our Savior.
You can do it
, D&C 94: 24- "Search diligently, pray always, and be believing, and all things shall work together for your good, if ye walk uprightly..."
Each of us are in unique circumstances, and God only expects us to do our best. If your family, especially your parents, do not allow you to go to church, then try to keep your faith alive by reading the Scriptures, praying often, and serving others. Perhaps with patience and kind explanations your parents will eventually allow you to go to church. Regardless, when you become an adult, when you turn 18 years old, you'll then be able to choose for yourself to go to church. God will bless you in the meantime if you try your best to follow His commandments and to develop your personal relationship with Him.
I also invite you to visit reliable Mormon websites to develop your faith. Here are some examples:
- The Church's official webpage for those investigating
- The Church's official webpage for members
- The Scriptures online
- The Ensign, the official magazine of the Church
- A LDS Music webpage
Good luck! God bless you.Even if they say no and forbid you, others have mentioned ways you can come closer to God without even attending God without even leaving your home.
You'll grow up and become of age soon enough and your parents will need to see that to keep a good relationship they'll need to respect that you are an individual who has their own choices to make, etc.... Also you can always pray to your and their Father in Heaven to help you soften their hearts and understand what it is you desire to do.
Who knows maybe you are the one who will bring them into the gospel and take your entire family back to God and our Savior.
You can do it
, D&C 94: 24- "Search diligently, pray always, and be believing, and all things shall work together for your good, if ye walk uprightly..."