" Greater is he who suffers through the pain and comes through the other side improved. Greater is he who accepts discouragement and keeps forward momentum, never retreating. Greater is he who sees the light at the end of the tunnel and keeps their eye on the light. Greater is he who gets knocked off his feet and gets back up, dusts himself off and gets back in the fight. Life is tough, but you are stronger."

Tuesday, October 5, 2010

Church

So I don't know where else to write this..

Something about the church doesn't feel right these days, maybe its the fact that there as many fake people as people that believe. Maybe the fact they think they are like non other maybe in some ways, but for the most part we still have the cliques and backstabbers liars and rude people. As much as you strive not to be that way there is always a way you are to certain people. I thought moving into a YSA ward would be different because people my own age. But out of my whole ward there is a handful of people that are amazing. To me that is not right we should all be striving to be amazing in every way, not perfect but outstanding in all we do. As much as I love the church like leaders have told us many go astray from members and other leaders. This has been bugging me for a while and it never seems to get better no matter how hard i try, so how can it be me if i change everything about me for the better and it still happens.. I still believe in the church but not the people that think they are above anyone for choosing/going to this church. I guess i am in a confusing spot, I know we are suppose to go to church for us and for the teachings but the people make you hate going and unwelcome what more can you do?

Maybe this post was to much but maybe this will also change somethings, maybe people will realize not to exclude anyone. Its sad when the thing you have believed in since you were 8 doesn't seem to make you as happy and innocent as it did.

I am shocked at what some people in this church do.

1 comment:

  1. Janah,

    Sean and I are so happy to learn that you are still going to church. We are so proud of you and remember those early days with you. Please know you are loved.

    As you grow and get a little older and more experienced there will be many that will not measure up to your expectations.

    Rely on your faith and testimony and it will carry you as you read the scriptures and pray to your Heavenly Father. Find strength in those friends that lift you up.

    This phase of life will pass and the confusion will be replaced with understanding.

    Hang in there!!!

    Love,
    "Elder" Buchanan ;-)
    Marcy Buchanan

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