about the things in life that we love and make us happy. Primarily the things we do in life, we love and look forward to. My issue is why is the gospel not doing that for me.
Please let me explain myself.
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Anyone else have these feelings at all to any degree or any thoughts on how I can push through this rock and a hard place.
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I think a lot of what you’re saying here related to my post today about resistance. The church-related issues you’re referring to are challenging until they become nonnegotiable habits, and until they are then you’ll have to continually fight the resistance you feel to doing them. I seriously think my new motto is “consider the source.” Try applying that to any activity you feel you “should” do but don’t want to do, then re-evaluate how you feel.
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Well I can relate also to some of your feelings, I think most of us might experience them in higher/lesser degree but the way you go about them might be the answer. I often think of things I don’t like to do but must do and I think the attitude you take is what makes the difference. I don’t think that having this feelings diminishes you in any way but they might be ammunition for the adversary to get you down. I think of all the things you shan’t be so disenchanted should be attending church, praying and paying your tithing; however attending the temple for me has made me put things into perspective. I think also that when you expect something external to make you happy you are already setting yourself in a disadvantage and church is no different than other sources (e.g., husband, money, home, etc.,) I think what might be helpful here is doing it not merely to feel a satisfacion from doing it, but because of obidience to God and then leave it to Him to bless you. I often think that the Gospel is very basic in that you should acknowledge Heavenly Father in all things and the love that you have and joy that you feel when you are with your family is what this is all about. Sometimes people need more of one thing or another to get that connection thus becoming involved in many activities; and as for progress…I think that is only between you and Heavenly Father but I bet you that he is just so pleased with you and the wonderful family you have here on earth and that is what it is all about–don’t let this “check lists” measure your faith, progression or happiness but do let your blessings influence and make you who you are–a wonderful wife, mummy and daughter both terrenal and celestial.
I don’t know how to comment on this, although I’ve thought this many times….
I think Jill’s right about consider the source. For most people, i think it’s a lifetime struggle. Maybe the struggle get a little easier, but I don’t think it’s smooth sailing for anyone.
I try to remember that Lehi even murmed, Laman and Lemuel had seen angels and still didn’t do what they were supposed to.
So, I think we do the best we can, sometimes just because you know in your head it’s the right thing and hope that your heart will follow. That’s what I’m doing because I definitely struggle every day.
I agree with Jill. Your post has a lot to do with her post on resistance. Some things in life are harder to do. They require us to put aside our natural selves and bring out our higher, divine selves. Never an easy thing to do–especially when you have a good book waiting on your nightstand.
I’m a little late to the party and everyone has made really great comments. I just wanted to add that I feel this way so much of the time, and I think it is usually the adversary weaseling his way into my life. It’s like Jill said with resistance – he doesn’t want us to do anything good or productive or that will improve our character or spirituality. So anything that builds us up and makes us stronger, in any way, is going to be difficult because we will have to overcome all the roadblocks that he puts in our way. It helps me to push through the pain when I realize that it must be him trying to stop me, because the Savior always wants to make things easier for us. He always wants us to make the positive changes, and he will help us to do it.