I was fortunate to be part of a mission where obedience was a joy. 60% obedience in a sheltered MTC environment makes me wonder if the sister was underestimating her obedience. So much structure makes disobedience difficult, unless you're sneaking out at night, or something.
L KinderNovember 7, 2024
Four years ago, I read "He Did Deliver Me from Bondage" by Colleen Harrison, the Church's 12-step Addiction Recovery book. I thought that my emotional eating problem "didn't really count" (after all, it's a temple-worthy sin), but there I was, on page 1. After decades of trying to overcome my weaknesses in my own strength, I have finally (at the age of 69) learned to trust the Lord, lean on Him for strength, and even dared to ask Him to change me (I sure couldn't change myself) and He DID. I might write a book called "Lose 60 Pounds in 60 Years", because that's how long it took me to let go and let God. The Lord has changed my nature--and He reminds me that this is not about how I look or what I weigh; it's about my relationship with HIM. Now I turn to HIM for comfort, not to food.
Roger DavidsonNovember 7, 2024
Thank you so very much for the article. Change is hard. But it is worth all the effort..
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IanNovember 8, 2024
I was fortunate to be part of a mission where obedience was a joy. 60% obedience in a sheltered MTC environment makes me wonder if the sister was underestimating her obedience. So much structure makes disobedience difficult, unless you're sneaking out at night, or something.
L KinderNovember 7, 2024
Four years ago, I read "He Did Deliver Me from Bondage" by Colleen Harrison, the Church's 12-step Addiction Recovery book. I thought that my emotional eating problem "didn't really count" (after all, it's a temple-worthy sin), but there I was, on page 1. After decades of trying to overcome my weaknesses in my own strength, I have finally (at the age of 69) learned to trust the Lord, lean on Him for strength, and even dared to ask Him to change me (I sure couldn't change myself) and He DID. I might write a book called "Lose 60 Pounds in 60 Years", because that's how long it took me to let go and let God. The Lord has changed my nature--and He reminds me that this is not about how I look or what I weigh; it's about my relationship with HIM. Now I turn to HIM for comfort, not to food.
Roger DavidsonNovember 7, 2024
Thank you so very much for the article. Change is hard. But it is worth all the effort..
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