But again, it sounds to me like nothing occurred which would delay you from serving a mission. Thank you again. Through the prophet Isaiah, the Lord said, Though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool (Isaiah 1:18). And also the words of Isaiah, Come now, and let us reason together, saith the Lord: though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool (Isaiah 1:18). In addition, we must confess serious sinssuch as adultery, fornication, homosexual relations, spouse or child abuse, and the sale or use of illegal drugswhich might affect our standing in the Church, to the proper priesthood authority. or whatttt? Youre Heavenly Father loves you and has provided the way for you to change and improve through the Atonement of His Son Jesus Christ. Just as our sins and weaknesses are washed away through repentance, forgiveness washes away the hurts and emotional injuries that must be anticipated in being married to someone who is imperfect. She also said that she would still love me just the same if I didnt go. But what if we cant simply forgive, forget, and move on? Recently I have found myself drawn to the Lords instruction given through the Prophet Joseph Smith: Say nothing but repentance unto this generation.1 This declaration is often repeated throughout scripture.2 It prompts an obvious question: Does everyone need to repent? The answer is yes. A gossip who has slandered the character of a person should work to restore the good name of the person he has harmed. Of course I have sinned in the past, but made my confessions to the church priests when I did. But seeing how you were involved, even if unwillingly, it would probably be beneficial for all parties, you and the boy and your bishop, for you to go talk to the bishop. Repentance is always the right thing to do, and now is always the time to start (Alma 34:33 I beseech of you that ye do not procrastinate the day of your repentance). I was in a relationship with a guy, an inactive member, for about a year and ended it 3 months ago. In either case,they are seeking encouragement to begin the repentance process. I would feel so guilty for it, and I would tell him I didnt want to anymore, but he guilted me and pressured me and basically forced me into it, and I let him because I was so naive. Good luck with your mission prep. We went to the Mission Office together and we were placed on a repentace process,we spent about 7days reading the Book of Mormon and having interviews with the Mission President,he said that he has forgiven us since we have the desire to change,but the 8th day,we receive our flight ticket to go home..Infact I have been in a shocked state ever since. Since you recently moved, perhaps this is a good time to start fresh with a new life and leave your sinful past life behind you. We seek to follow Him. As we humble ourselves, we desire to improve our lives and take responsibility for our weaknesses. so around 4 years ago I broke the law of chastity. We love you. But as for being able to serve a mission in Feb or Mar of next year, from what I can tell, that shouldnt be an issue, assuming you stay worthy and continue to prepare yourself physically and spiritually. This is a lifelong process. Will the process be long? Do I ask my bishop now, or do I wait to see if my bishop feels it is necessary to approach me about it? He will love and help and support you through this process and through the grace of our Savior Jesus Christ I know you can be made clean and pure. I wanna be honest with you, that I cannot remember some of the things that happened including, when was it and how that was happened. I know it will be hard but with the Saviors help, you can overcome these things, and receive all the promised blessings from your Heavenly Father. Perhaps dont focus so much on your weakness and sins and overcoming them as on building your relationship with Heavenly Father, then you will succeed!! Repentance is timeless. We all have need to repent. While only the Lord can forgive sins, these priesthood leaders play a critical role in the process of repentance. Theres always hope for repentance for you and your father. After apologizing and repenting to the best of our ability, the next hardest step might be to let go of persisting shameful narrativesthat is, let go of trying to convince people to believe that we have changed or that they need to forgive us. Its hard for me to say since I am not your priesthood leader, so this is my opinion, but I think simply stating that you masturbated is enough detail on that matter. As with Alma, our happiness and joy can be sweet and exquisite. I am also planning to apply for a mission by next year but would i have to open this up for my mission prep? Seek not to declare my word, but first seek to obtain my word, and then shall your tongue be loosed; then, if you desire, you shall have my Spirit and my word, yea, the power of God unto the convincing of men. D&C 11:21. drugs, pornography, language, un- chaste activities. It is used over 600 times in the Old Testament and is translated by such words as "turn," "return," "seek," or "restore." But again, be prayerful and seek the guidance of the Lord. He needs men who are determined to keep themselves sexually pureworthy men who can be called upon at a moments notice to give blessings with pure hearts, clean minds, and willing hands. In the Bible we read that there is not a just man upon earth, that doeth good, and sinneth not (Ecclesiastes 7:20) and that if we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us (1John 1:8). For example adultery, a married person having sexual intercourse with someone other than their spouse, is among the most serious sexual sins. My father was excommunicated from the LDS church over adultery as he was too weak to overcome the temptation not to do it, and he has no desire to repent and come back to the LDS church because of this incident. My understanding is that you have the veil over your mind so you cant remember the valiant wonderful person you were in the preexistence and that you still are deep down inside. I have already quit smoking after 13 years, drinking coffee, watching any entertainment media and video games, and a few other things. There must be a lot of humility, sackcloth and ashes. Greda, Im sorry about the hard things you are going through right now. will my mission get delayed if i tell my bishop or am i inligible to go because i never said anything? Its as if Satan is really working on me hard to keep my spiritually imprisoned so that I can not hold my head up in confidence when speaking to the Lord. Continue to talk with him on a regular basis. From the ages of around 12-14 I was struggling with an addiction to pornography. Our Father in Heaven is always ready to help if we will come to Him with a repentant heart. The more serious the sin the more time that the Lord, through his Church leaders, will require for the repentance process. Researchers have identified a number of reasons, but in my professional experience, I have found that most of these explanations boil down to two fundamental factors: a lack of repentance and a lack of forgiveness. He has been called and set apart by priesthood authority to be a judge in Israel (D&C 107: 72) and as such, he is granted the gift to discern (D&C 46:27) things such as the worthiness of the church members in his congregation. If thats all you do, Satan has not won, you have, you didnt give way to his temptations, that is a victory for you! When I was 8, I didnt tell my bishop and was baptized unworthily. I know personally its a nonhabitual problem, and my remorse for this sin is so extreme that I have stopped eating. Get on your knees and pray each morning for strength beyond your own to resist sexual temptation. This period can be as long as three years for multiple serious transgressions and should not be less than one year from the most recent serious incident. We confess our shame and guilt, and then plead for help. It is a magnificent creation, essential to our gradual ascent toward our ultimate divine potential. However, we can read some passages that show us that Adam and Eve could have repented of their sins. The Church recommends that at least a year pass from the original church council. No sooner. The essence of repentance is trying to change ourselves in ways that will make us better people. Please be completely open and honest with him and tell him of all these transgressions so you can begin the process of repenting and putting these things behind you. Charlotte, The sacrament is a sacred ordinance and it should be partaken of worthily. Whether you are diligently moving along the covenant path, have slipped or stepped from the covenant path, or cant even see the path from where you are now, I plead with you to repent. I was wondering about how long the repentance process would be for that? It is a change of mind and heart that gives us a fresh view about God, about ourselves, and about the world. What happens is this situation? Another way we can also do better and be better is how we honor the women in our lives, beginning with our wives and daughters, our mothers and sisters.15, Months ago, I received a heartbreaking letter from a dear sister. The battle against Satan is real. Alma recounted his experience of repenting from his sinful past: My soul was harrowed up [troubled] to the greatest degree and racked with all my sins. Now, I ask you, brethren, are you more interested in dressing and grooming your body to appeal to the world than to please God? About 3 years ago my boyfriend and I began to do some things that broke the law of chastity. Thanks! Think of your friends and family members who have chosen to live without faith and without repentance. This is done under the care of a bishop or branch president and possibly a stake or mission president, who serve as watchmen and judges in the Church. What does repentance entail? Nor is life easy when on the covenant path. Good luck and God bless. God bless. Arent individuals different? Match each picture with a different step of repentance. Confessing these things to your bishop is part of the process the Lord has given us to be forgiven of our sins and become clean. I know you dont want your parents or friends at church to be disappointed in you, but remember that what God thinks is more important than what other people think of you. I never ever been attracted to anyone of the same gender. When Jesus was confronted with the woman taken in adultery, he seemed moved with compassion upon her. Never forget Christs atonement for you, and focus on it is wonderful, good great and you should. He is arming his minions with potent weapons to keep us from partaking of the joy and love of the Lord.10. The bishop is the judge in Israel (D&C 107: 72) to whom the Lord will give inspiration regarding the length of time for the steps in the repentance process. Ill be going to a different ward soon, but Im terrified with the possibility of how long the repentance process could take. He needs men who intentionally work to hear the voice of the Spirit with clarity. Im talking with my bishop tomorrow. Your bishop will be able to help you know what must be done to repent and become clean and when it will be complete. Elder JoeJ. Christensen, an emeritus member of the Quorum of the Seventy, said, To develop a solid marriage, we must be able to admit we are sorry for mistakes we make. They are not trying to abandon sin and become comfortable with God. Could a person go through the outward practice of the law and never do it with full intent? Is it possible for me to only have to wait six months? Can you go back to the bishop from the old ward who understands what has been going on? BoydK. Packer, The Balm of Gilead, New Era, Aug. 1979, 39. Apparently there is a policy (not doctrine) that says when a line is crossed, this punishment (a one year waiting period) must be exacted. Im scared to tell my bishop because of what everyone is gunna think when I dont take the sacrament anymore and there is only two priest in my ward and when I cant bless then that means theres only one and everyone will think so thing is goin on what do I do? Daily repentance is the pathway to purity, and purity brings power. And I ended things with the guy because I dont want to end up messing up again. I am also planning to go on a mission but this is holding me back. I want to go on a mission in January, and I dont want this is delay my mission. You will need Heavens help, and I know that help is available to the humble followers of our Savior Jesus Christ. Everyone in my church looks up to me and I dont want them to see me not taking the sacrament and think differently of me. Andrea, you really need to go speak with your bishop as soon as possible. I kind of pushed it away from my mind. My sin is pretty grievous with the law of chastity. Hello, I really need your help or at least some good advive and answer to my questions. I appreciate your candidness. I hope you have a wonderful mission. Again, its impossible for me to say. Hey Jimmy, Im 16 and a half and I have a problem. Just please help me. pretty much all worldly things.). Get on your knees and pray each morning for strength beyond your own to resist sexual temptation, and I know the Lord will bless and help you in miraculous ways. I have been struggling with pornography and masturbation for about 2 years now. If i tell this are they gonna cancell my recommend again? Thank you Ive been looking for someone to talk to for a long time. I want to serve a mission, but know this sin from a couple months ago is holding me back. Then one day, she invited me to go to their house and play with their computer. Remember by the power of the Holy Ghost God will tell you all things what ye should do (2 Nephi 32:3). However, I feel very good with where I am at, and I want to worthy to serve a mission this next year. But Satan Remembers, he knows and he knows as long as he can get you to even let a little tiny thought enter your mind, he can work with that. It could be a month. Missionary work will be good for you. That is between you and the Lord, primarily, and perhaps also with the Lords judge on earth, your bishop (D&C 107: 72) and stake president. For the longest time I thought the life style I was living was making me happy. Fear not what man can do, for God shall be with you forever and ever (D&C 122:9). It gets worse. Regardless of the time frame, please always strive to move forward, keeping your covenants, and following the path of our Savior Jesus Christ. Hey, so lets say that you confessed and went about a week, and barely started a minute of masterbaition, but then stopped ?? If you are unsure of your standing before God, then I recommend you go talk to your bishop. Forsaking = 1 year? It sounds like this young mans advances were unwelcome and unwanted. He knows I have been involved in pornography but he doesnt know any details or that Ive struggled with masterbation. even if it means all you can do is lay down and cry yourself to sleep. Having a defined, universal waiting period is akin to offering up 30 hail Marys and 50 our Fathers. If we do not admit this, we cannot repent. We didnt have sex, but we definitely broke the law of chastity. So I would start by continuing to do the things that have brought you this far on your spiritual journey, continue attending church and Seminary and listen with an open heart and mind. There are situations where forgiveness does not mean staying in a relationship that is abusive or dangerous. So please call him and make an appointment to see him right away. The best thing is to always do what is right, let the consequence follow (Hymn 237). I stopped watching those kind of videos and started to control myself. Always Give thanks to God and he will always pour out as much love and blessings as he possibly can to you, even if sometimes it doesnt feel like a blessing. I know it will be hard, but I promise that confessing to your bishop without delay is the best thing to do. Ultimately, its impossible for me to judge this situation. Here is what God requires for full and complete repentance, astaught in the scriptures and by living prophets: While I have given a list of six specific steps here to help young people begin the process of repentance, please remember that to repent is not something that you can superficially do by checking off some boxes in a checklist. "Please do not fear or delay repenting." President Nelson cautioned that returning to the covenant path through repentance is not easy. Whether or not he can still hold a calling will depend on the seriousness of how he broke the law of chastity. It is only with serious sin that repentance takes so long l, and so renewing covenants must be delayed to give us that time. Once everything has been crossed off, you are done. Isnt repentance an individual act that is different for different people? I just want to ask in what way I need to confess, especially because I dont find it comfortable to talk to a man about this stuff. What you tell the bishop he will definitely keep confidential, though he may encourage you to talk to your parents about the situation if he thinks they should know and could help. I have not received a calling in the Church yet after being there for 2 years now and I am wondering if I will be able to because of my addiction. But again, that is my opinion. It does seem like a confusing situation. Ive prayed and prayed and prayed, and I could feel comfort and love coming back, the holy ghost becoming an influence again. This means not engaging in premarital sex or any kind of sexual activity (which includes petting with or without clothes on). Scripture D&C 18:10-14 10 - Remember the worth of souls is great in the sight of God; 11 - For, i.e. The Church doesnt give local priesthood leaders a lot of direct guidance on the subject, I believe, because they want leaders to let the Holy Ghost guide them. I always ask myself Am I forgiven? MOSES 6-7 in the Pearl of Great Price. Do not endeavor to excuse yourself in the least point (Alma 42:2930). is it possible to repent and go on a mission without talking to your bishop or telling your parents? Talk to your bishop as soon as possible. Coming from one who has had a sexual impurity problem since childhood and am now in my 30s. Yes, that is generally true. I am curious if my boyfriend can be married in the temple with me. How detailed on confessing masturbation? If we do not pray and are unkind to others, we are surely not repentant. I saw brokenhearted spouses find peace and the ability to forgive. If your bishop is unclear or needs more information, he will ask for it. They are free to choose liberty and eternal life, through the great Mediator of all men, or to choose captivity and death, according to the captivity and power of the devil; for he seeketh that all men might be miserable like unto himself (2Nephi 2:27). Stay strong. Essential to forgiveness is a willingness to disclose fully to our Heavenly Father all that we have done. I saw couples that were on the verge of divorce humble themselves, look inward, take responsibility, apologize for mistakes, and forgive each other. If all you can do is a few hours, then do it and thank Heavenly Father and Christ and the Holy Ghost and those angles send to help you and take courage from it and increase from there. Scott, I would give you similar advice that I have given other young men in your situation. Why is the cut off age for men 26? But through this journey I have come to know that as long as I can remember in my heart and hope to believe that I was a good girl once upon a time and that I over came Satan and his plan before (I have a body and he doesnt) well, I can over come him again and shouldnt let him torment me or make me feel worthless and like trash over anything, be it sexual impurities or just daily life. He loves you and wants you to return to live with him. I feel so guilty for it, so I told him we arent doing that anymore, and we havent for about a month now. This obedience includes actions we might not initially consider part of repentance, such as attending meetings, paying tithing, giving service, and forgiving others. Later though I was involved with a guy, non member, who I went a little too far with. Nor is there any mention in the Bishop and Stake Presidents handbook that came out in 2006. They get rid of it. Remember what Nephi said, Feast upon the words of Christ; for behold, the words of Christ will tell you all things what ye should do. Good luck. But He does expect us to become increasingly pure. Annalisa, Im so sorry to hear about the situation. As we gratefully recognize His Atonement and His power to cleanse us from sin, we are able to exercise [our] faith unto repentance (Alma 34:17). best lds talks on repentance. But I also didnt do anything to stop him either. Always remember your divine heritage and potential!! But then, Ive repented about it. Have faith, be prayerful, immerse yourself in the scriptures and the word of God, and let the Holy Spirit be your guide. Christ paid for our sins willingly. It is wonderful to be with someone you love so deeply. We become free from the bondage of our sins, and we find joy. While in the relationship we broke the law of chastity (never intercourse) but we definitely went to far several times. Abandonment of Sin. His Atonement not only allows us to repent of our sins; it also heals those who suffer and grieve. Also is it even possible for me to go? I also am not able to push my mission dates back any further because of obligations with schools and scholarships. May God bless you in your preparation for a mission and for eternal life. I testify that the Savior not only heals broken souls; He also heals broken hearts. Your commitment to follow the Savior by making covenants with Him and then keeping those covenants will open the door to every spiritual blessing and privilege available to men, women, and children everywhere. (https://www.lds.org/liahona/2018/04/as-we-go-forward-together?lang=eng) Good luck and God bless. The advice and course of action the bishop will recommend may be very different if you feel attracted to men versus attracted to women. There needs to be evidence that you are truly sorry that you have hurt or offended your spouse and that you take responsibility for your mistake or offense. And when you go into battle each day, you should prepare yourself. Ive already talked to my girlfriend and told her we cant do those things anymore. Good luck, and may God bless and be with you. Serious transgressions, such as violations of the law of chastity, may jeopardize a persons membership in the Church. Thus many, if not most, of the temptations he puts in our path cause us to abuse our bodies or the bodies of others. Having said that, personally, I dont think confessing a pornography problem from several years ago would be required. But scence then everything has been pointing me to go. We come to earth for the purpose of growing and progressing. Although I never really gained my own testimony of the gospel. I planned to talk to my bishop but I guess the things I did happened so long ago already and they had meeting last Sunday so I wasnt able to approach him (or Im just not that ready too hehehe) So, I just discussed this burden I had with one my close friends and Im happy that it did lighten my heart and she completely understands me But I always think that my repentance is not enough. Sharing Time Ideas from the 2015 Outline. Weve both had problems with intimacy in the past, obviously hes talked with his bishop before he served his mission and resolved things. And while it was happening Ive never prayed so hard in my life. (But watching these videos dont happen each and everyday, as far as I remember we only watched it for like less than 4 days not consecutive) From that day on, I started to think unwanted thoughts in my mind and have this feeling of arousal in my body, a way so l can put myself to sleep but I never tried to masturbate. Have courage to move forward with faith. A week prior to reporting to the MTC, I was flushed with temptation to masturbate. This is a lie. Do I still need to confess to the bishop even though it has been 7 years and my mistakes were before I was baptised? about two years ago, I began indulging in inappropriate activities because I had completely lost faith in the church and had no remorse. Effective repentance not only cleanses our souls, it fills us with joyas manifest by Ammon: "Who could have supposed that our God would have been so merciful as to have snatched us from our awful, sinful, and polluted state? This will help you in ways you may not now realize. How long you will have to wait depends on the revelation received by your bishop as you work with him. I never felt the need to tell my bishop about it because it hadnt been my fault. Ive been doing all I can to stay away from it, and even telling my boyfriend to help me be strong and to expect me to be clean, no matter what. I hope this answers your question. May the Lord guide you and direct you through the promptings of His Holy Spirit as you go through the repentance process. So my questions are: Is this a serious sin? And we are most grateful for you. You too must Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil (Ephesians 6:11). Enoch and his city of Zion are powerful symbols among the Latter-day Saints, affirming that supreme righteousness can be attained on earth as it is in heaven. God loves you and his servants on earth, such as your bishop, love you and want the best for you. Easier said then done, I know, but as you practice it becomes easier. Jim, A quick answer to your question is yes. For example, a thief should give back what he has stolen. Since my re-conversion (if you will it that), I have been forsaking and repenting of many sins. Repentance includes the following elements: Faith in Our Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ. Im 27 now and i have not had any alcohol or caffeine for a year and burned my last playboys two months ago, i have also stopped cursing. But if you work hard, have faith, and stay worthy, a full-time mission could theoretically still happen. "The Path to Peace and Joy"Richard G. Scott, Liahona, Jan. 2001, 31-33; or Ensign, Nov. 2000, 25-27 Are you taking full advantage of the redeeming power of repentance in your life so that you can have greater peace and joy? Then once i had turned 21 i indulged in porn and whiskey. Now, as my mind caught hold upon this thought, I cried within my heart: O Jesus, thou Son of God, have mercy on me., And now, behold, when I thought this, I could remember my pains no more.. Yes, my friend sinned. Afterwards, I was confused and disgusted in myself. Nothing on TV, a mobile device, or a computer is more important than her well-being. 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