tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2780506856626441160.post8680789752937199109..comments2023-08-04T21:37:16.987-07:00Comments on (Gay) Mormon Guy: But If Not...Davidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03552740645279057549noreply@blogger.comBlogger56125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2780506856626441160.post-68955975101096863622017-01-18T14:05:46.656-08:002017-01-18T14:05:46.656-08:00Screwtape speaking to Wormwood (one devil to anoth...Screwtape speaking to Wormwood (one devil to another) "Our cause is never more in danger than when a human, no longer desiring, but still intending, to do our Enemy's (God's) will, looks round upon a universe from which every trace of Him seems to have vanished, and asks why he has been forsaken, and still obeys.<br /><br />Your post is very inspiring. The root of my struggle has been the same as yours...faith-driven obedience amidst seemingly-insurmountable desire. Cultivate and keep your faith. Much love!Krishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13547928731955679571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2780506856626441160.post-36468725554157888772010-10-27T19:11:12.527-07:002010-10-27T19:11:12.527-07:00Thank you so much for all your posts. I really app...Thank you so much for all your posts. I really appreciate your optimistic outlook. Your great faith is an example to me and I am sure to many others. Please continue to post your stories and testimony, and please continue to be light.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2780506856626441160.post-84432291273011384072010-10-14T22:04:14.972-07:002010-10-14T22:04:14.972-07:00I heard a talk one time that compared the three sa...I heard a talk one time that compared the three saved from the furnace to the three virgins mentioned in Abraham 1:11. "These virgins were offered up because of their virtue; they would not bbow down to worship gods of wood or of stone, therefore they were killed upon this altar..." The talk pointed out that sometimes we are saved and sometimes we aren't, but if we want happiness in this life and in the life to come, we must be willing to be true, whether or not we are saved from our trials.Sandihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04247757866404348116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2780506856626441160.post-34204385136110360442010-10-14T14:28:06.748-07:002010-10-14T14:28:06.748-07:00Keep moving forward. I will always struggle with S...Keep moving forward. I will always struggle with SSA but it is no longer the main all encompassing struggle it used to be. I am now married in the Temple and have a lovely wife and kids. I never thought this would be me, but now it is! My wonderful wife knows about my struggle and has since before we were engaged, and while temptation comes along every so often, resisting has become such a habit that sometimes it is only with hindsight I realize I was tempted. KEEP YOUR EYES ON THE SAVIOR. With an EYE single to God's glory, no temptation can over power us. Thank you for your blog and know that there are many others who fight this unique fight and Keep the Faith. Being Mormon Rocks!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2780506856626441160.post-60439875106304151252010-10-14T12:56:54.188-07:002010-10-14T12:56:54.188-07:00Thank you for your blog. I really needed to hear ...Thank you for your blog. I really needed to hear your voice this week.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2780506856626441160.post-65383490664128805022010-10-14T08:25:05.170-07:002010-10-14T08:25:05.170-07:00Thank you for your uplifting post! It is applicab...Thank you for your uplifting post! It is applicable across the board--my 'thorn in the flesh' is so different from yours, and yet the lessons are the same, the anecdote is the same. Even if we take it with us throughout this whole life, this life is not the end. Like Elder Wirthlin said: Morning will come.SBBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09575487492490475066noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2780506856626441160.post-74907682846979030062010-10-14T07:48:20.241-07:002010-10-14T07:48:20.241-07:00I have spent the last few nights reading your blog...I have spent the last few nights reading your blog from beginning to end and I just have to tell you how incredibly inspiring you are. Many posts have moved me to tears as my heart breaks for the loneliness and sadness you feel at times. Your application of scripture stories and gospel principles in your life makes me want to be a better person. I just wanted to thank you for your example. You have shed new light on this topic for me and your message of hope and dedication to the gospel is beyond amazing. You are allowing yourself to be an instrument of the Lord and I thank you for staying so close to the spirit. You are in my prayers daily, along with the many brothers and sisters who struggle in similar situations. Keep up the good work friend, and know that the work you are doing is blessing the lives of many. Much love to you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2780506856626441160.post-1868478106290081862010-10-13T23:20:43.579-07:002010-10-13T23:20:43.579-07:00I really feel the spirit reading your blog. I just...I really feel the spirit reading your blog. I just sent it to a friend who just found out her father has struggled with SSA and hope it will bring her peace/comfort.<br /><br />Continue to have hope for a family. So much of marriage, in my experience as someone who does not have SSA...but still..., so much of marriage is about friendship, companionship, love and teamwork. Physical attraction is one component of marriage, but it is not the only one--and often times not the most dominant one. I feel confident that if you righteously desire it...God can help you build a loving relationship with a woman and bring children into this world, even if the SSA never goes away. I read some blogs out there a while back about active LDS people who were married but acknowledged SSA...wish I had the links for you.<br /><br />But really, enough of my ramblings, I'll just say again that your blog has a great spirit about it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2780506856626441160.post-72730382559286479852010-10-13T20:25:25.655-07:002010-10-13T20:25:25.655-07:00I am so impressed by you. I love how you have the ...I am so impressed by you. I love how you have the ability to take your trial and make it something not only that we can all understand, but that we can relate to our own trials. You seem to be a pillar of strength and understanding and light on a topic that is so schewed and twisted and difficult for people to get a grip on. If one of my children ever struggles with these issues, I hope above all hopes to have someone like you to help them.Nancynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2780506856626441160.post-51420330975929304662010-10-13T19:28:12.806-07:002010-10-13T19:28:12.806-07:00When I initially heard this talk, I hated it... I ...When I initially heard this talk, I hated it... I didn't want to think about "if not"... In time can came to see what a perfect message of hope it contained. thank you for reminding us of that!!<br /><br />Also, I want to add my testimony to that of others... I don't know you, but I can feel that you have a beautiful spirit. The Lord certainly has the greatest of blessings in store for you, because of your great faith...Lizaruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00550360522473808307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2780506856626441160.post-76294699953165397372010-10-13T18:41:57.734-07:002010-10-13T18:41:57.734-07:00All I can say is: wow!
As an LDS member I underst...All I can say is: wow!<br /><br />As an LDS member I understand you're feelings. There was a time in my life that I found myself divided: do I like boys or girls? <br />I never had an experience with a girl but I lived with that thought for three years. I tried not to think about it and avoid what was related to it. I asked for helped but I just wasn't "ready to let go" yet. It was torturing for me specially coming from such a strong LDS family. <br />Then I really decided not to feel attracted by girls. I prayed, read the scriptures, looked for better friends, tried to keep my thoughts, actions and words clean and as a result I found an amazing guy.<br />It was hard for me to let it go completely but so rewarding when I finally did.<br />I liked what Elder Richard C. Edgley said during this conference. He said: "But while I don’t know everything, I know the important." I don't know what God has in store for me and I don't what He has in store for you but I do believe that the Lord looks out for each one of us and He does want to bless us.<br />I felt touched by your posts. Thank you so much for sharing your faith!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2780506856626441160.post-33183100079188015682010-10-13T18:20:17.256-07:002010-10-13T18:20:17.256-07:00I've been studying faith, hope and charity, an...I've been studying faith, hope and charity, and specifically the difference between faith and hope. I LOOOOOOVE your last few sentences about faith--they really ring true with me and help me to understand this huge concept better. <br /><br />Thanks!Lindseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16875060800318336480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2780506856626441160.post-84965011261030340822010-10-13T12:51:59.795-07:002010-10-13T12:51:59.795-07:00My sentiments exactly!My sentiments exactly!alex dumashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02116984318148369609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2780506856626441160.post-47602878042575402952010-10-13T10:50:38.537-07:002010-10-13T10:50:38.537-07:00While my trials are nothing like yours, this post ...While my trials are nothing like yours, this post has brought so much strength to me. I loved that talk from the start, but had forgotten it until you reminded me how important that little phrase "but if not" can be.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2780506856626441160.post-78906334075571065252010-10-13T05:02:05.856-07:002010-10-13T05:02:05.856-07:00I am a new visitor to your blog came via your Elde...I am a new visitor to your blog came via your Elder Packer post. I am so impressed. This particular post though moved me to tears. Each of us has trials but few of us are willing to stand at the stake even if we are not delivered from them. This was one of the best messages of hope I have ever read. Thank you for sharing.Anne Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05863201460157815104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2780506856626441160.post-79373235311053363532010-10-12T19:52:52.359-07:002010-10-12T19:52:52.359-07:00I had Elder Holland's son (Matt) as a professo...I had Elder Holland's son (Matt) as a professor at BYU and he gave this lesson in 2001--the "but if not" portion has stuck with me all these years. I have faith in those words.Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11015713105597907545noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2780506856626441160.post-72523184785997092592010-10-12T19:08:46.413-07:002010-10-12T19:08:46.413-07:00My wife had your blog open tonight. I read a few ...My wife had your blog open tonight. I read a few of your posts. I have many friends from high school who have SSA and I have always thought about how challenging it would be to have this temptation. You are inspiring; keep fighting the good fight. You are in my prayers.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2780506856626441160.post-14151054425156557972010-10-12T17:59:35.101-07:002010-10-12T17:59:35.101-07:00You have some great insight and understanding! I r...You have some great insight and understanding! I really appreciate your point of view. This is a great perspective on this story. I have learned a lot from your blog and pray that many more will do the same. Thanks for being a great missionary in preaching the gospel!!! I look forward to hearing more and sharing this blog with my friends.<br />Thanks<br />RyanRyanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07636184215675492710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2780506856626441160.post-24443912037442605182010-10-12T15:45:33.733-07:002010-10-12T15:45:33.733-07:00You have immeasurable depth. I am in awe. Thanks...You have immeasurable depth. I am in awe. Thanks for this inspiration, it can be applied to a lot of us, in a lot of things.Shawnie Cannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14946452194530364165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2780506856626441160.post-62041190926014599212010-10-12T15:36:29.929-07:002010-10-12T15:36:29.929-07:00You are teaching with light and love. So perfect a...You are teaching with light and love. So perfect and so needed. Thank you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2780506856626441160.post-87086338589831169122010-10-12T15:09:40.296-07:002010-10-12T15:09:40.296-07:00You brought tears to my eyes with this post.
Than...You brought tears to my eyes with this post.<br /><br />Thank you for teaching us...remind us this lesson. We all need to apply the example of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego to our lives. Thank you for your humble example.QueenScarletthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02270993732115125040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2780506856626441160.post-54928609580152234582010-10-12T15:08:03.600-07:002010-10-12T15:08:03.600-07:00I just really wanted to thank you for your faith a...I just really wanted to thank you for your faith and example. It is through people like you that miracles come about. May the Lord continue to bless you as you walk in faith.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2780506856626441160.post-29491425039879891792010-10-12T14:33:50.847-07:002010-10-12T14:33:50.847-07:00I think we all reach this point in our lives: wher...I think we all reach this point in our lives: where we realize that the miracles that we want to occur are not necessarily dependent upon personal righteousness, but upon the will and plans of our Heavenly Father. This has been, by far, one of the most difficult and trying lessons that I have come to learn (and am still learning) since joining the church. In a way, I was grateful to learn that "stupid faith" or "blind faith" is not a prerequisite, instead, Heavenly Father asks, even commands, that we give Him every ounce of our ability and intention to change ourselves and the world around us to reflect the righteous desires of our hearts. You will, and I'm sure are right now, being blessed for your efforts. Our Heavenly Father loves us, and if He knows and sees us all, then He knows your will, your intent, and sees and cheers for every ounce of effort that you put into overcoming your challenges. I know that this may not count for much, but my family and I will be cheering for you too.Fayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08355608597938018957noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2780506856626441160.post-29898593017708243542010-10-12T14:13:22.844-07:002010-10-12T14:13:22.844-07:00Thank you for sharing such personal insights. It&...Thank you for sharing such personal insights. It's a privilege to read your posts! I feel so edified. May Heavenly Father bless you in all your endeavors!!Laneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08950588990704448958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2780506856626441160.post-39467241612862318122010-10-12T14:10:01.744-07:002010-10-12T14:10:01.744-07:00Thanks for the inspiration and the reminder that t...Thanks for the inspiration and the reminder that this life is not about receiving all of our desires but to be refined and become more Christlike. I remember hearing at a youth conference when I was younger that this life is less than 5 minutes in comparison to our eternity. You have an amazing strength and eternal perspective. Thanks for reminding the rest of us and helping so many of your brothers and sisters along their difficult paths!Gingerlylizzyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12974677172164381907noreply@blogger.com