Just finally left the LDS church

[LDSsurvivor]

Hi everyone, I didn't know where to post this but I have finally left the LDS church, I read the New Testament all the way through and I knew it wasn't the true church by the time I'd finished Luke. I've lost everyone, my friends, most of my family, I'm lucky my marriage is holding together (for now at least). I was a life long member of the LDS faith. I feel so broken right now. I have Jesus now, but I've lost everything else.

 

[Tree of Life]

Jesus is worth it.

 

[ConnorSneddon]

Luke 14:33 "So likewise, whosoever he be of you that forsaketh not all that he hath, he cannot be my disciple."

I would rather have Jesus Christ than the love and respect of every man, women and animal on earth.

I can be very sure Jesus smiles upon you for the sacrifices you have made for him.

God Be With You

 

[rockytopva]

Good move, we will keep you in prayer... Here is a pattern of revival that works well....

 

[Light of the East]

Hi everyone, I didn't know where to post this but I have finally left the LDS church, I read the New Testament all the way through and I knew it wasn't the true church by the time I'd finished Luke. I've lost everyone, my friends, most of my family, I'm lucky my marriage is holding together (for now at least). I was a life long member of the LDS faith. I feel so broken right now. I have Jesus now, but I've lost everything else.

As you move forward on your search for the truth and a deeper relationship with Christ, I would suggest you go all the way back to the beginning of Christianity. The closer to the source, the purer the stream, you know. Google the writings of the Early Fathers of Christianity. For instance, "The Early Fathers on baptism" or "The Early Fathers on the Church" and read what the first Christians taught and believed.

I feel for you. I was in a cult for a number of years and leaving was difficult.

 

[Anto9us]

As you move forward on your search for the truth and a deeper relationship with Christ, I would suggest you go all the way back to the beginning of Christianity.

I have to agree with Light of the East on that advice.

You have definitely posted in the right forum, LDSsurvivor, and it was surely not without personal pain that you came to your decision.

 

[dzheremi]

Welcome to the vineyard at the eleventh hour. It is good to meet a fellow laborer.

May the Lord protect and guide you, friend. Remember our Savior's words to His holy disciples on the eve of His departure to the Father (John 16:31-33):

“Do you now believe? Indeed the hour is coming, yes, has now come, that you will be scattered, each to his own, and will leave Me alone. And yet I am not alone, because the Father is with Me. These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.”

Tribulation will come, but rejoice -- Jesus Christ our Lord has overcome the world, and in Him we have peace. Perfect peace.

May God be with you as you continue to grow in love and knowledge of the Lord and the faith. Remember to ask and seek, so that the door will be opened to you. From what I know of Mormonism's practices, they keep their doors closed to their most sacred rites in their temples (which are only accessible to 'temple-worthy' Mormons with a temple recommend), and will not discuss them with outsiders. Thanks be to God, Christianity is not like this at all, as we both openly discuss sacred matters and share the reason for our hope with others.

Following that, here I will share a prayer in English from my own Coptic Orthodox (Egyptian) Christian tradition, from the deserts were Christian monasticism was born. As a church, we pray this prayer in the midnight praises for Sunday night (when the monks and pilgrims gather for their prayer vigils late at night and early into the morning), but we can and do pray it as well whenever we need help and guidance and protection from God. I pray that its words resonate with you in times of trouble and need.

Lord have mercy.

 

[thecolorsblend]

Hi everyone, I didn't know where to post this but I have finally left the LDS church, I read the New Testament all the way through and I knew it wasn't the true church by the time I'd finished Luke. I've lost everyone, my friends, most of my family, I'm lucky my marriage is holding together (for now at least). I was a life long member of the LDS faith. I feel so broken right now. I have Jesus now, but I've lost everything else.

Not that it it's any of my business but what started you on this path?

 

[redleghunter]

Hi everyone, I didn't know where to post this but I have finally left the LDS church, I read the New Testament all the way through and I knew it wasn't the true church by the time I'd finished Luke. I've lost everyone, my friends, most of my family, I'm lucky my marriage is holding together (for now at least). I was a life long member of the LDS faith. I feel so broken right now. I have Jesus now, but I've lost everything else.

Praying for you dear sister. Please come over to the prayer wall soon so we can all add you to our prayers.

 

[mmksparbud]

Congratulations! God bless you! We know it is a hard decision. Phoebe Ann also left after a lifetime in it. She may notice your post. Hang in there, we've had many discussions here with Mormons. Keep reading your bible-- it really is the true word of God, there is no substitute. It is worth loosing all for Him. Don't worry, no matter who leaves your side, God will be with you and all of heaven is rejoicing right now.

Num_23:19 God is not a man, that he should lie; neither the son of man, that he should repent: hath he said, and shall he not do it? or hath he spoken, and shall he not make it good?

And He never was a man--

 

[redleghunter]

Hi everyone, I didn't know where to post this but I have finally left the LDS church, I read the New Testament all the way through and I knew it wasn't the true church by the time I'd finished Luke. I've lost everyone, my friends, most of my family, I'm lucky my marriage is holding together (for now at least). I was a life long member of the LDS faith. I feel so broken right now. I have Jesus now, but I've lost everything else.

Yes you should meet @Phoebe Ann a former Mormon.

Now that your profile identifies as Christian you can post in all the Christian areas of the site. @Truthfrees can be helpful in getting you started.

 

[Truthfrees]

Hi everyone, I didn't know where to post this but I have finally left the LDS church, I read the New Testament all the way through and I knew it wasn't the true church by the time I'd finished Luke. I've lost everyone, my friends, most of my family, I'm lucky my marriage is holding together (for now at least). I was a life long member of the LDS faith. I feel so broken right now. I have Jesus now, but I've lost everything else.

praying for you my dear friend

also praying for your family - praying they will see the truth for themselves and start a wonderful relationship with Jesus

as a christian you can post in the christian only sections to talk with only christians

if you want to talk to mormons about your new faith in Jesus you can post in this section - mormons can't post in christian only sections here

if you have any questions or need any help let me know

God Bless you dear friend

prayers and blessing in Christ

 

[HereIStand]

Wonderful news. God Bless you, @LDSsurvivor. You are a brave woman.

 

[JesusIsLord_]

"I have Jesus now, but I've lost everything else"

And everyone who has left houses or brothers or sisters or father or mother or wife or children or fields for my sake will receive a hundred times as much and will inherit eternal life. — Mathew 19:29 (NIV)

 

[LDSsurvivor]

Not that it it's any of my business but what started you on this path?

It was someone said to me about the history of the church, so I started looking into LDS history, what a mess it is! Then I decided to read the bible, that did it

 

[Tigger45]

Not a Mormon but was born and have lived most of my life in Utah. So I’ve seen this scenario played out many times. Its good to find a good supportive church to strengthen your resolve and help you through the tough times. Here many churches have transitional classes to help deal with ‘all’ of the dynamics you will typically face.

 

[Rescued One]

Hugs! Welcome, LDSsurvivor!!!! You aren't as alone as it seems when you first leave. I thought way back then that very few people had gone through what I did. What a surprise! My hubby and I were invited to dinner, and while the wife was still in the kitchen, the husband put on a Mormon Tabernacle choir record (before CDs). I confessed and he said that his wife was also an ex-Mormon.

 

[Rescued One]

As you move forward on your search for the truth and a deeper relationship with Christ, I would suggest you go all the way back to the beginning of Christianity. The closer to the source, the purer the stream, you know. Google the writings of the Early Fathers of Christianity. For instance, "The Early Fathers on baptism" or "The Early Fathers on the Church" and read what the first Christians taught and believed.

I feel for you. I was in a cult for a number of years and leaving was difficult.

For Protestants, God's word is a sufficient guide.

2 Timothy 3
16All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: 17That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works.

 

[betterorworse]

God is so amazing.
God sets us free, to love all.

 

[betterorworse]

I can now be any religion.