Posted by Chris O on June 22, 2004, at 0:51:18
In reply to Re: I'm so scared, confused spiritually, posted by rayww on June 21, 2004, at 20:56:04
> http://scriptures.lds.org/enos/1/3-8#3
>
> this is a true story of a person who struggled with sin, went to God in prayer and stayed with it until he had the assurance he needed that he was in good standing with the Lord. I love this story. It gives me hope, and increases my faith. He is an example for all who desire to follow. I have had an Enos-type experience in my own life.Ray:
Again, thanks for your postings. I read the story, and looked around at the Mormon site from which it came. I am not too familiar with Mormonism, so that was enlightening. I can see where your more hopeful view of the Bible comes from after looking around on the site--the Mormon interpretation of the Bible is definitely more "forgiving" than the one I get from reading the King James Bible on my own. I just have the hardest time functioning due to my anxiety disorder, am always beating myself up, yet at the same time, I know I am hurting people and myself just due to my low self-esteem. Despite my low self-esteem, I know I am filled with sin and have broken my share of commandments and hopefully, with work and prayer, I set myself spiritually aright.
Thanks again,
Chris
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