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Wayfarer, Just know that you help. You help a lot. I hope you can take some comfort in that thought.
Thank you.
(my first attempt to post didn’t go through, so sorry if for some reason this posts twice)
Wayfarer, Would it help to tell you that your words of inspiration often keep me going? Your words, and the words of other posters on this board, are often what is going through my head as I sit in SS. I have actually had days when I literally held the seat of my chair, to keep myself from running out of the door.
I have found, that by reading many of the posts here, I can be an active member of the church without having to believe in the literalness of it.
It must have been in January or February when it started to get better. That is when we discussed 1 Nephi 3:7. It hit me that I can find something of value to learn on each Sunday. Really, anytime I study. For the previous three years I refused to “hear” anything good. Now, I combine that with Jesus’ command to love others as I love myself, and I try to be a better person. And I try to do it for the love of the Lord, and not for love of myself.
I read NOM when I was angry, and it helped to know that I was not the only one. But as time has gone by, I am tired of being angry. Not just tired, but completely fatigued by that anger. That is why I came here to read. I had to let go of the anger, and find a way to grow.
I am sorry you are having a hard day, and am sorry that I have no great words of wisdom for you. I pale in comparison to your ability to put great advice to paper. I just hope that a heartfelt thank you for all you contribute to this board, and for you to know that you have helped me (and surely others), will make you feel a bit better today.
