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lynnettejane
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No worries, thankful to be out of all that and moving on in my faith, thank you for your blessings and to yourself
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lynnettejane
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My heart goes out to all those who are going through this and who have trodden that path. But what God gives in return for those who are seeking him cannot be measured. For those who are seeking, have courage and trust in God. For those of us who have been there, are we ever special? Not in a conceited way, but because God was so patient, and through his abundant grace we will be healed.
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RebeccaJ
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I thank God every day for leading me home and ask that He keep me with Him, as I have a wandering soul. The spirit is willing. My jaw dropping amazement just doesn’t wear off! The Psalm from last Sunday says it all.
I will extol you, O LORD, for you drew me clear
and did not let my enemies rejoice over me.
O LORD, you brought me up from the nether world;
you preserved me from among those going down into the pit.
Sing praise to the LORD, you his faithful ones,
and give thanks to his holy name.
For his anger lasts but a moment;
a lifetime, his good will.
At nightfall, weeping enters in,
but with the dawn, rejoicing.
Hear, O LORD, and have pity on me;
O LORD, be my helper.
You changed my mourning into dancing;
O LORD, my God, forever will I give you thanks.
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Phntm
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Anger and betrayal. I have read on the forums how some folks found their cradle religion benefited them when they came home. I am not sure that I can be as charitable. No bible study, no historical foundation, no sacraments, having to unravel the mormon-think or re-definitions, etc.
I was mormon from birth. Never really “got” it according to their standards. Had moments of revival, but finally drifted in college and getting married. Was angry even then and that kept me from other religions and God - I knew He was out there, respected that, but was too angry to consider anything more (at the time, I would not have categorized it as anger - I was feeling the secular thinking, that we did not need the myths and that there was a ethereal spiritual church). However, religious discussions would irrationally tick me off.
When God woke me up, I got fairly angry with Mormonism. I thought I was doing pretty well on letting go of my anger. Had a family reunion (all mormon, but me), boy did that just irritate. Oh, well, my journey home has not been as long as others, I have so much to learn and grow. I guess I also feel frustrated that my spirituality feels stunted. I like to believe these days that I am catching up at record speed, but there are moments when you realize that you can not take the speed train to anywhere worth being spiritually.
I was mormon from birth. Never really “got” it according to their standards. Had moments of revival, but finally drifted in college and getting married. Was angry even then and that kept me from other religions and God - I knew He was out there, respected that, but was too angry to consider anything more (at the time, I would not have categorized it as anger - I was feeling the secular thinking, that we did not need the myths and that there was a ethereal spiritual church). However, religious discussions would irrationally tick me off.
When God woke me up, I got fairly angry with Mormonism. I thought I was doing pretty well on letting go of my anger. Had a family reunion (all mormon, but me), boy did that just irritate. Oh, well, my journey home has not been as long as others, I have so much to learn and grow. I guess I also feel frustrated that my spirituality feels stunted. I like to believe these days that I am catching up at record speed, but there are moments when you realize that you can not take the speed train to anywhere worth being spiritually.
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tundramom
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Anger and betrayal for sure. Leaving the church cost me my birth family, but Jesus is worth it. Trying to get all those mormon thoughts out was an ongoing process for a few years. So happy to be Home now!
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RebeccaJ
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Wow, we have twin experiences. Family reunions irritated me to no end. My secular thinking and religious discussions ticking me off, lasted over 20 years.
I too felt at time that I had a retarded soul. “Retarded” used in its right meaning, not as a derogatory colloquialism. It was frustrating at times to say the least. But I’m at peace with it all now. My soul is still retarded but knowing I belong to Jesus is better than anything I’ve ever known.
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CarolNoel
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Texan’s need big heads so they can wear their big cowboy hats.Don’t give Texan a big head.
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Phntm
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Thank you. I appreciate this. Yeah, I was floating along for about 20 years myself. I am glad that I am home. It resonates with me in a way I never expected religion to. “The heart is restless until it rests in thee” (Aquinas or Augustine, I forget).Wow, we have twin experiences. Family reunions irritated me to no end. My secular thinking and religious discussions ticking me off, lasted over 20 years.
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TexanKnight
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and I wear one…and my bootsTexan’s need big heads so they can wear their big cowboy hats.
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CarolNoel
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Don’t forget your shiny belt buckle too and you are all set.
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andrewstx
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Cowboy hats come in different sizes lol.Texan’s need big heads so they can wear their big cowboy hats.
Most Texans don’t even wear cowboy hats anymore.
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andrewstx
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ahh according to Texas myth you aren’t supposed to wear trophy buckles unless you win them yourself in a rodeo.Don’t forget your shiny belt buckle too and you are all set.
NOT pronounced Ro-day-o. Road E-O is the way.
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andrewstx
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OK when I left Mormonism I just walked away and reverted. As I see it name removal and ex-communication are still recognizing the feigned “authority” of Mormonism.
To me the current Mormons are the apostates.
To me the current Mormons are the apostates.
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TexanKnight
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Don’t wear a big belt buckle…too ostentatiousDon’t forget your shiny belt buckle too and you are all set.
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TexanKnight
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That is because most Texans are no longer from Texas.
Those of us raised here, especially in the country, are never too far away from our roots. We wear our boots and hats and have our concealed carry licenses…
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Marie5890
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I see name removal just the opposite. I see it was letting LDS Inc know that they are just that and I no longer a member by my choice.
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CarolNoel
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Well the ranchers here in Nevada still wear there hats, boots, and buckles (just regular ones)
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RebeccaJ
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My husband hasn’t worn a cowboy hat for years, but the boots and belt buckle are still on him. I’ve tried to metro-ize him, but his heroes have always been cowboys.Well the ranchers here in Nevada still wear there hats, boots, and buckles (just regular ones)
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zaffiroborant
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What about bolos and string tiesWell the ranchers here in Nevada still wear there hats, boots, and buckles (just regular ones)
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andrewstx
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Well I was born right across the border in Hobbs NM, but I was back in Snyder before I was a year old.
I do wear a trophy buckle won for team ropin’, a hat and boots. But since my stroke concealed carry is not a good idea with all the shaking I do.
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