tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7866206803064833253.post2727879457818667479..comments2023-09-26T02:12:10.432-07:00Comments on Gay, Single, & Mormon: Who's the Real Hero?Mitchell Clarkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17094187054195000165noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7866206803064833253.post-60584166252026909372014-01-13T20:41:24.324-08:002014-01-13T20:41:24.324-08:00Thank you Mrs. I Define Me! I think my all time fa...Thank you Mrs. I Define Me! I think my all time favorite compliment is to hear that I can touch other people's lives. I'm definitely not always good at it, and, as stated in this very post, I need to let God do His part, but thank you! I really hope that my post, my thoughts, my feelings, and my life can touch them in some way, and help them realize it's ok to feel this way, but it's important to recognize our limits, and realize all that God can do, and that in the end, He's the only one who can truly save someone. I'm glad I decided to post it here, rather than locked away in some journal to gather dust on a shelf. It means a lot when people share their thoughts, experiences, and feedback with me. I've always been an extremist, and being able to see things from multiple perspectives have helped me to find the truth and flaws in my beliefs, and mold them to match what I believe God wants them to be. Thank you again Mrs. IDM!Mitchell Clarkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17094187054195000165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7866206803064833253.post-13916408310495005262014-01-13T20:35:33.589-08:002014-01-13T20:35:33.589-08:00Wow... that totally hit me in the heart. Thank you...Wow... that totally hit me in the heart. Thank you for sharing that with me! I hadn't even thought of that scripture (and I don't have scriptures memorized either, so...) But really, wow. Thank you for sharing that here. To think of it as sinful is a great light to put it in. Not that it's a super serious sin, by any means, but that I'm letting myself down and not giving God the credit for all He does, can do, and will do. Thank you for sharing that. I love it when people refer great scriptures to me! Scriptures can be truly one of the most powerful thingsMitchell Clarkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17094187054195000165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7866206803064833253.post-68261724523308854842014-01-13T20:32:28.115-08:002014-01-13T20:32:28.115-08:00Thanks so much! I might not know your name, but it...Thanks so much! I might not know your name, but it means a lot to me to hear that people can relate, even to things that I don't know exactly why I felt prompted to share. God truly works in amazing, but mysterious ways. The advice my friend gave me helped so much, and while it still hurts to think of the people I "left", I'm trying to keep his advice in mindMitchell Clarkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17094187054195000165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7866206803064833253.post-78778678203465985502014-01-13T20:30:44.021-08:002014-01-13T20:30:44.021-08:00Thank you Job :) It's definitely a crucial ste...Thank you Job :) It's definitely a crucial stepMitchell Clarkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17094187054195000165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7866206803064833253.post-74588085738798901032014-01-07T23:12:28.018-08:002014-01-07T23:12:28.018-08:00Reflection is the first step toward understanding,...Reflection is the first step toward understanding, and awareness is the first step toward change. :-)Jobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02422314188463784872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7866206803064833253.post-86390597133694908302014-01-07T18:45:20.297-08:002014-01-07T18:45:20.297-08:00I feel like that, too! Thanks for writing about it...I feel like that, too! Thanks for writing about it and helping me realize I'm not the only one who feels selfish or just downhearted about leaving people behind. I really like the advice your friend gave you. Thank you for sharing!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7866206803064833253.post-57050610130709467852014-01-07T17:19:25.210-08:002014-01-07T17:19:25.210-08:00This reminds me of what Alma the Younger said (in ...This reminds me of what Alma the Younger said (in Ch. 29):<br /><br /> 1 O that I were an angel, and could have the wish of mine heart, that I might go forth and speak with the trump of God, with a voice to shake the earth, and cry repentance unto every people!<br /> 2 Yea, I would declare unto every soul, as with the voice of thunder, repentance and the plan of redemption, that they should repent and come unto our God, that there might not be more sorrow upon all the face of the earth.<br /> 3 But behold, I am a man, and do sin in my wish; for I ought to be content with the things which the Lord hath allotted unto me.<br /><br />He wanted to teach everyone, to help everyone, to rid everyone of sorrow. But, as he pointed out, it was a sinful wish. He had to learn to be content with the smaller responsibility that he was given, and to perform faithfully where he was called. <br /><br />So I guess you have good company. Alma's a pretty amazing guy.Who Me?https://www.blogger.com/profile/06249350099327092945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7866206803064833253.post-28038176668965285192014-01-07T07:48:06.887-08:002014-01-07T07:48:06.887-08:00Wow! I have skipped over this in my email for a co...Wow! I have skipped over this in my email for a couple of days now and I am so grateful that I stopped this morning to read it. What a wonderful message - I am going to forward it to a special person in my life who is so much like what you have described here. This person is clearly compelled to try to be everything to everybody, all because of the great love and compassion that exists inside them; but it seems to cause much confusion and heartache as they practically loose themself in it all. It obviously becomes very difficult and seems sad that a person can almost feel 'punished' for just naturally being such a good, kind, thoughtful, fun loving, person. I guess even 'goodness' requires some manageing to find a healthy balance. I think this special person in my life, who I love very much, will benefit from your beautiful writing and wonderful insights here. What a marvelous idea to just turn people over to God. Although they may be people you care for alot or even love deeply, and whether they are either taking too much from you or you are trying to give too much to them, the answer is still the same.... LOVINGLY TURN THEM OVER TO GOD. It doesn't mean you've failed at your attempt to help/save them, and it doesn't mean you are giving up on them, or walking away, or that your relationship is over - as a matter of fact, I'll bet when you turn them over to God these relationships will only evolve into exactly what God wants them to be. It makes so much sense. Thank you for sharing Mitchell - it was the PERFECT place to journal this time. :) Luv U Mrs. IDMI Define Mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07559973604241738145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7866206803064833253.post-17750598398408726092014-01-07T07:44:22.531-08:002014-01-07T07:44:22.531-08:00This comment has been removed by the author.I Define Mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07559973604241738145noreply@blogger.com