tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2780506856626441160.post1358666699110149602..comments2023-08-04T21:37:16.987-07:00Comments on (Gay) Mormon Guy: Ultimatum: My Conversation with GodDavidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03552740645279057549noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2780506856626441160.post-12659583148236745642012-01-12T10:33:19.504-08:002012-01-12T10:33:19.504-08:00I like this because, like in the scriptures you me...I like this because, like in the scriptures you mentioned, Alma and Paul go on to help hundreds and thousands of people (even hundreds of years into the future). So, in a way, an ultimatum from God can be an opportunity for you to bless many, many of your brothers and sisters. Just through this blog you are helping so many of us better understand the challenges homosexuality presents all of us as human beings. Thank you for standing up for your call from God and teaching us so much about this challenge.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2780506856626441160.post-8671266539897532742011-12-28T22:19:38.963-08:002011-12-28T22:19:38.963-08:00Wonderfully said. And so true! Thanks for this.Wonderfully said. And so true! Thanks for this.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2780506856626441160.post-76655766782584945542011-12-27T13:24:17.191-08:002011-12-27T13:24:17.191-08:00Occasionally I read your posts. This one caught m...Occasionally I read your posts. This one caught my attention and I'd like to comment. <br /><br />I married at 37 after years earlier "telling" God I would not date, and would only marry if I met someone in the process of living my life. Well, I met her and decided that my challenge had been answered. <br /><br />We have beautiful, smart children. My wife and I are the best of friends. Yet, in the end I am still a gay man who married a woman. Both of us have sacrificed a part of ourselves to keep our marriage and our family together. I know sacrifice is a part of every marriage, but I also know it is especially difficult for those in our situation. <br /><br />Also, don't set yourself up for failure. I am impressed by how you strive to live your life, but to say that crossing the line in the sand again "even once" is putting an unrealistic exepectation on yourself. It is not the falling down that is so damaging, though we should all strive for such, it is the way we get back up when we do fall. I belive the journey really is the meat and meaning of existence.Andyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15029797430164876047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2780506856626441160.post-60425711524113581772011-12-22T12:57:12.098-08:002011-12-22T12:57:12.098-08:00I don't comment very often, but I often read. ...I don't comment very often, but I often read. Your words and heart felt thoughts are inspiring.WSShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08655476127105698306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2780506856626441160.post-47636373508363341962011-12-21T13:57:55.095-08:002011-12-21T13:57:55.095-08:00I don't think I have ever commented here befor...I don't think I have ever commented here before, but I wanted to tell you that I appreciate your blog. We all struggle with the daily battle to put off the natural man, the natural man that pushes us to be lazy and selfish, and do whatever is fun and easy. For each of us the temptations are different, but we all face it. For some it is SSA, for others drugs and/or alcohol, and for some it is DLKASDJHMIG (that's "disliking little kids, and some days just hating motherhood in general", which is a big no-no for a mormon gal). We are blessed in the gospel to be surrounded (hopefully) by others that are all fighting the same battle, and with the same goal. It is a beautiful network of support, and I am very grateful for the strength I draw from your journey. Thank you for sharing! And my final thought, and I am sure your least favorite comment: I know this girl that I'd sure love to introduce to you to! ;)The Henderson Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10263216363974198305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2780506856626441160.post-13971501146337126302011-12-20T19:37:00.179-08:002011-12-20T19:37:00.179-08:00Link to "I Told Them"
http://gaymormong...Link to "I Told Them"<br /><br />http://gaymormonguy.blogspot.com/2011/05/i-told-them.html<br /><br />The best way to fInd posts - the way I use Instead of looking through the index - is actually to just google them, using the search bar at the right or just google in general. I just use a normal google engine, and googled: mormon guy I told themDavidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03552740645279057549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2780506856626441160.post-91192610132372367792011-12-20T14:05:44.675-08:002011-12-20T14:05:44.675-08:00I couldn't find "I told them." I fou...I couldn't find "I told them." I found "To tell them..or not"Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2780506856626441160.post-619302722561195812011-12-19T18:58:56.086-08:002011-12-19T18:58:56.086-08:00I want to thank you so much for your post, I find ...I want to thank you so much for your post, I find some of myself in your writing. This post really did help me with some of my burning questions I've been struggling. So Thank you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2780506856626441160.post-85912936486584629692011-12-19T11:00:46.964-08:002011-12-19T11:00:46.964-08:00Anonymous:
My parents already know. Look up the p...Anonymous:<br /><br />My parents already know. Look up the post "I Told Them" to read more about it.Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03552740645279057549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2780506856626441160.post-56831806458808001422011-12-19T10:19:19.244-08:002011-12-19T10:19:19.244-08:00I think you should tell your parents. You need you...I think you should tell your parents. You need your loved ones support, and if you don’t think they will understand, than they need to check their beliefs and faith. Anyone who believes in God and His Son Jesus Christ, believes in unconditional love. I believe with all my heart, life would be happier for you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2780506856626441160.post-74135952934896534732011-12-16T20:23:51.166-08:002011-12-16T20:23:51.166-08:00I totally agree with unknown….at least for me. Th...I totally agree with unknown….at least for me. This is a hard trial to experience, but I have learned so much because of it. Apparently some of us need to learn the hard way. I can see myself in the pre-existence saying “Give me something tough Father, bring it on, I want to prove myself to you.” But who knows how that all worked out. It’s humbling, can be lonely, but it makes you realize how important our relationship with the Savior is. And that I’m eternally grateful for.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2780506856626441160.post-25740210985627605922011-12-15T23:32:35.918-08:002011-12-15T23:32:35.918-08:00This post helped me to realize that I can be way t...This post helped me to realize that I can be way too demanding of the Lord sometimes, I will sometimes demand that the burden be lifted, and even thought it's righteous desire and even thought he Lord has the power to do so the burden stays. I think that even though SSA is a huge struggle, there is a reason why some of us struggle with it, it's part of our learning process here on earth. We just got to learn to deal with it and maybe if we are lucky we'll someday have the burden lifted.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16589720722354839588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2780506856626441160.post-16656180826677699972011-12-15T10:11:07.918-08:002011-12-15T10:11:07.918-08:00I am thinking about what you've said about fas...I am thinking about what you've said about fasting. I think God knows our heart, but fasting might prove to me that i am serious.yetihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11063558865333842640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2780506856626441160.post-78637616184443385382011-12-15T08:21:59.392-08:002011-12-15T08:21:59.392-08:00Becky -
When I fast appropriately, it isn't r...Becky -<br /><br />When I fast appropriately, it isn't really to prove to the Lord anything. He knows my heart and my soul, and, truly, He hears every prayer - whether silently pled by a sinner or out loud in fasting by a saint.<br /><br />Fasting is for me - and when I fast, the end result, if I'm successful, is aligning my will more closely with God's... and proving to myself - not to God - that I am willing and capable of making sacrifices, choosing my life, and guiding my destiny - even to the point of giving everything to God.<br /><br />I've fasted for extended periods, and they helped my faith and hope. And as my faith grows, I become more able to receive the gifts the Lord already has waiting to bless me. But fasting, and other acts of faith, aren't really best used as selective medications for life's problems. Fasting for freedom from SSA may or may not actually be in line with God's will - and if it isn't, then it won't have the result I think I want. For that reason, I suggest fasting when people are facing difficult situations, but unless it is a question (which is a different type of fast in my thoughts), the topic - or how the fast will help them - I leave between them and God. Fasting may or may not have a direct impact on any given trial in life. But fasting as a part of a healthy spiritual lifestyle, including prayer, scripture study, and sharing the gospel, will improve my faith and bring greater blessings in my life. Fasting is only really truly powerful when it's combined with prayer and directed by the Lord - when He gives me guidance and direction on what to fast for... and when He opens my eyes to see the purpose behind the struggles I face in life.<br /><br />Thanks for your comment.Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03552740645279057549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2780506856626441160.post-73944031977097810002011-12-14T21:12:56.343-08:002011-12-14T21:12:56.343-08:00My father got married at the age of 39. He fasted...My father got married at the age of 39. He fasted for 2 weeks only drinking water, trying to tell the Lord he was serious and was willing to sacrifice. It worked. A little while later me met my mom. They had 7 kids. I tried it myself at the suggestion of my brother. I tried it for 2.5 days. I lost 5 lbs- water weight and I couldn't move for the need to use the bathroom. My dad didn't have that and he kept working. I don't know how he did it. I had no energy. I asked him once why 2 weeks and he said he thought that would let the Lord know he was really serious. Maybe something like that would help with the SSA or other stuff.Becky Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03733518903943141370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2780506856626441160.post-5362552263485260112011-12-14T19:08:32.735-08:002011-12-14T19:08:32.735-08:00This was great... Thank you.This was great... Thank you.Lalishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13032456781777406794noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2780506856626441160.post-26777539318989208122011-12-14T10:30:42.874-08:002011-12-14T10:30:42.874-08:00"...due to my lack of faith, someone else'..."...due to my lack of faith, someone else's needs would go unmet and unnoticed." Thank you for sharing this--it hit me deeply. It's a consequence that often goes unrecognized.Shea D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04323001751634543835noreply@blogger.com