I have felt this way all of my life. I’ve never felt that I belong. But I have a testimony of Jesus Christ. He helps me with my feelings of not belonging because I belong to Him. I sit alone at church most of the time. This use to give me great pain. As I prayed about these feelings the Spirit helped me see the end from the beginning. I am never really alone. He is with me every step of my journey. I will have an interview with Him when I pass on. He’ll not be asking me about what others did or didn’t do to or for me. He’ll be asking what I have done for others. This has changed how I feel about going to Church. How can I serve Him? Service is my Faith in action. I strive to serve and help and bless wherever I can. I’m not worried about making or having friends. I want them. I won’t say no to anyone who wants to be friends with me. But this isn’t my focus. It’s made all the difference for me. I can give my loneliness to Jesus Christ and He blesses me with the ability to serve with joy, peace and true charity for my fellowmen.
It is life changing to start thinking about what you can contribute at church rather than thinking about what you think you deserve to be getting out of church. I love your perspective.
I wanted to thank you for your resolve to share your knowledge and testimony. I joined the church at 16. I was a member for 2 years then on my 18th birthday I joined thr USMC and went to Viet Nam. I was discharged after 2 years and 60 days later I started my mission. I served in southeast mexico. I was not prepared, I almost didn't make it but over came the adjustmet from Marine to missionary. I don't think I was a black sheep but a gray sheep at first. I regret not being more like you on your mission. I have learn so much from following your Unshaken channel. I am so very greatful to you.
I've been studying 📖 🙃 broke my glasses and magnifying glass 🔍 and still enjoying the 2nd time for me in Come Follow Me Books 📚 Love each ones. Moved to Florida this week and between unpacking and everyone getting use to each other and finding place for all my things. Books come in my room ❤ Almost all are church or related to, by members. ❤ Can't find my large copy of scriptures But I'm still Trying to read a whole copy of The Book Of Mormon monthly or something to celebrate The Book Of Mormon Year ❤❤❤ Oh! I love being a member and trying to share,my sweet daughter and son, grandchildren and sweet son in law All don't belong to The Church of Jesus Christ of Later-day Saints. Don't know what they went through to stop attending their church, All went to Baptist Church, and happy about it... I'm trying to keep my mouth shut until I'm told now is the Time to Speak Then I will have proper words She helps so many people, giving me a bed room and letting me keep most of my SSI Check I am disabled and need help getting to Drs.,Dentist and Eye care. Please pray for everyone 🙏 16:05
I am from Philippines and moved to the US. I had a hard time making true friends with the members here in the US. Everybody may say hi and how are you, but nobody truly cares. It's a struggle for me. I don't want to stay away from church, but I feel I'm always a stranger.
I am so sorry you have not made those connections. Finding deep connections is difficult and takes time and patience. I believe if you ask Heavenly Father to put people in your path, and step outside of your comfort zone and put yourself out there it will happen. It may not be a church member that comes into your life, but whomever they are, it will be a person with whom you can connect.
The white American culture, generally speaking, isn't very social, I'm from Southern Europe, and the northern Europeans are very different than Southern's. I've been living 33 years in Utah and still feel like I'm going to a church I don't belong. I have a strong testimony but don't feel part of the local church. For too many, the church in Utah is more a culture that a living religion, too many members moving to Utah get inactive because they find a different church that where they came from. Still focus on my faith in Jesus Christ my testimony of Joseph Smith and the Book of Mormon, and the living prophets and general authorities.
I find it helpful to remember we are all broken. Some aren't good at making others feel loved and included. This is part of the Gospel... learning the Name of Jesus Christ... how to be like Him. Don't be bothered by my weakness, for example. I love other people, but I'm weak and I have bad habits and even when I try, others don't feel like I like them. I know the keys to this mystery lie in knowing my Savior better. I promise to keep trying to learn. Please don't let broken sons of God (like me) deter you in any way. One day I'll figure this out, and I'll come up to you and be the one you need. I'm am trying so hard to change, but it's slow going... and my weakness keeps making this journey longer than I hoped.
Where do you live? My sister-in-law is from Mindanao. She and my brother still own a place on the island. She has a lot of family and friends scattered around the US. They spent a lot of time together, both in-person and on the phone. Maybe, I can help introduce you to a potential friend or two.
I feel similarly in Utah. Ironically I was also raised there. But in Utah County especially it’s hard to connect. I think it’s one of those cultural issues that happens when you’re surrounded by so many saints. It takes more effort, but spend some time reaching out more. You do the inviting. See what happens. ❤
When King Lamoni can see that Ammon is not your normal Nephite. when he offers his daughter for wife. This was a political move by Lamoni to keep Ammon close by and within his power. That way if he was up to no good, the king would find out about it from his daughter. Ammon was wise to decline the offer. Think about Ammon as a youth, he was a son of a king. He would have been skilled to lead and be a leader in combat to defend the kingdom. Can you imagine for a minute, young Ammon and his brothers, "Dad we've been doing sword practice all morning long?". Oh he was prepared.
Bother Halverson! I just booked my trip for Faith Matters Restore! Is there any chance of getting your autograph while I am there? My BFF and I are big fans.
I have felt this way all of my life. I’ve never felt that I belong. But I have a testimony of Jesus Christ. He helps me with my feelings of not belonging because I belong to Him. I sit alone at church most of the time. This use to give me great pain. As I prayed about these feelings the Spirit helped me see the end from the beginning. I am never really alone. He is with me every step of my journey. I will have an interview with Him when I pass on. He’ll not be asking me about what others did or didn’t do to or for me. He’ll be asking what I have done for others. This has changed how I feel about going to Church. How can I serve Him? Service is my Faith in action. I strive to serve and help and bless wherever I can. I’m not worried about making or having friends. I want them. I won’t say no to anyone who wants to be friends with me. But this isn’t my focus. It’s made all the difference for me. I can give my loneliness to Jesus Christ and He blesses me with the ability to serve with joy, peace and true charity for my fellowmen.
It is life changing to start thinking about what you can contribute at church rather than thinking about what you think you deserve to be getting out of church. I love your perspective.
Respect!
My feelings exactly.
@luvmakids I’m so sorry this has been your experience, but if i were in your ward i would sit by you and we would be great friends!🌻🌸🌼💕🙏🏼
I feel the same. 💜💜💜
Ammon is terrific at disarming others.
😂😂😂😂
THANK YOU FOR ALL THAT YOU DOTHINKING OF OTHERS AND PRAYING FOR THEM REALLY BLESSESBOTH PARTYS
I wanted to thank you for your resolve to share your knowledge and testimony. I joined the church at 16. I was a member for 2 years then on my 18th birthday I joined thr USMC and went to Viet Nam. I was discharged after 2 years and 60 days later I started my mission. I served in southeast mexico. I was not prepared, I almost didn't make it but over came the adjustmet from Marine to missionary. I don't think I was a black sheep but a gray sheep at first. I regret not being more like you on your mission. I have learn so much from following your Unshaken channel. I am so very greatful to you.
I've been studying 📖 🙃 broke my glasses and magnifying glass 🔍 and still enjoying the 2nd time for me in Come Follow Me Books 📚
Love each ones.
Moved to Florida this week and between unpacking and everyone getting use to each other and finding place for all my things.
Books come in my room ❤
Almost all are church or related to, by members. ❤
Can't find my large copy of scriptures
But I'm still
Trying to read a whole copy of The Book Of Mormon monthly or something to celebrate The Book Of Mormon Year ❤❤❤
Oh! I love being a member and trying to share,my sweet daughter and son, grandchildren and sweet son in law
All don't belong to The Church of Jesus Christ of Later-day Saints.
Don't know what they went through to stop attending their church, All went to Baptist Church, and happy about it...
I'm trying to keep my mouth shut until I'm told now is the Time to Speak
Then I will have proper words
She helps so many people, giving me a bed room and letting me keep most of my SSI Check
I am disabled and need help getting to Drs.,Dentist and Eye care.
Please pray for everyone 🙏 16:05
Awesome!
Love this.
Thank you for adding the extended videos… your awesome
I am from Philippines and moved to the US. I had a hard time making true friends with the members here in the US. Everybody may say hi and how are you, but nobody truly cares. It's a struggle for me. I don't want to stay away from church, but I feel I'm always a stranger.
I am so sorry you have not made those connections. Finding deep connections is difficult and takes time and patience. I believe if you ask Heavenly Father to put people in your path, and step outside of your comfort zone and put yourself out there it will happen. It may not be a church member that comes into your life, but whomever they are, it will be a person with whom you can connect.
The white American culture, generally speaking, isn't very social, I'm from Southern Europe, and the northern Europeans are very different than Southern's. I've been living 33 years in Utah and still feel like I'm going to a church I don't belong. I have a strong testimony but don't feel part of the local church. For too many, the church in Utah is more a culture that a living religion, too many members moving to Utah get inactive because they find a different church that where they came from. Still focus on my faith in Jesus Christ my testimony of Joseph Smith and the Book of Mormon, and the living prophets and general authorities.
I find it helpful to remember we are all broken. Some aren't good at making others feel loved and included. This is part of the Gospel... learning the Name of Jesus Christ... how to be like Him.
Don't be bothered by my weakness, for example. I love other people, but I'm weak and I have bad habits and even when I try, others don't feel like I like them.
I know the keys to this mystery lie in knowing my Savior better.
I promise to keep trying to learn. Please don't let broken sons of God (like me) deter you in any way.
One day I'll figure this out, and I'll come up to you and be the one you need. I'm am trying so hard to change, but it's slow going... and my weakness keeps making this journey longer than I hoped.
Where do you live? My sister-in-law is from Mindanao. She and my brother still own a place on the island. She has a lot of family and friends scattered around the US. They spent a lot of time together, both in-person and on the phone. Maybe, I can help introduce you to a potential friend or two.
I feel similarly in Utah. Ironically I was also raised there. But in Utah County especially it’s hard to connect. I think it’s one of those cultural issues that happens when you’re surrounded by so many saints. It takes more effort, but spend some time reaching out more. You do the inviting. See what happens. ❤
When King Lamoni can see that Ammon is not your normal Nephite. when he offers his daughter for wife. This was a political move by Lamoni to keep Ammon close by and within his power. That way if he was up to no good, the king would find out about it from his daughter. Ammon was wise to decline the offer.
Think about Ammon as a youth, he was a son of a king. He would have been skilled to lead and be a leader in combat to defend the kingdom. Can you imagine for a minute, young Ammon and his brothers, "Dad we've been doing sword practice all morning long?". Oh he was prepared.
I think Lamoni WAS offended by Ammon declining to marry his daughter, and so sent Ammon to a perilous task.
Bother Halverson! I just booked my trip for Faith Matters Restore! Is there any chance of getting your autograph while I am there? My BFF and I are big fans.
Im sure he would if you can just find him.