Ok, I am totally serious now. I never told anyone about this, for almost 7 months I haven't opened my mouth to say it until Wednesday when I told my aunt and now to ya'll. Feb. 14th (11 days before) I was in my job and it was evening, I started to worry that my baptism was the 25th... [here goes the "weird" part that embarrases me to talk about] and between the 24th and 25th of each month (by then) my period would come. And I started to worry and I started talking to God about it. I was worried that I had to dress in white and go into the water. I wanted to avoid a public embarrassment so huge! And I was really worried and kept talking to God about it and how worried I was. Then I continued doing my work.
Less than 1 hour later I went to the bathroom and I saw that my period had come. By the day of my baptism I was free of that worry.
Mormons, I say this here because I've felt like saying this in my testimony because it was a little thing that was like very direct *see details*
2007-09-22 17:49:00 · 10 answers · asked by Love Yahoo!!! wannabe a princess 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
from God to me. And it also could have been a signal that 11 days later I would be doing the right thing (which I know I did). But I am scared that this is innapropiate for sacramental, plus the people there. I've felt like sharing (not only in sacramental but other people) it many times because I felt that it was something like big, very meaningful to me.
If you were me, would you do it?
2007-09-22 17:51:26 · update #1
I wouldn't share it in sacrament meeting, but if you ever have to give a lesson in relief society or if you are ever speaking with other young women . . . feel free! I think it's a great story! You just have to make sure that you have an appropriate audience. :)
2007-09-22 18:31:48 · answer #1 · answered by Karen 4 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Yeah I don't know that I would say that during sacrament meeting. What you could say is something to the affect of You were worried that you would have a problem that could affect the timing of your baptism, but that you knew that being baptized was the right thing, so you took the problem to the Lord and he blessed you so that you would not have that trial to deal with when you were going to get baptized.
If you are talking to close girl friends, then you can elaborate. These things make guys very uncomfortable, especially single guys. But sharing the story in the right time and place could help someone.
I have heard people in Testimony meeting talk about how they have overcome a trial, but not eloborated on that trial. You can tell the story without the details and it can still be very enlightening.
Okay so I am picturing some guy coming in here and reading this question and getting all uncomfortable- my BF would be saying- Aw crap! My head is gonna explode. I can also see guys in church squriming and trying to figure out how to leave the meeting while the stry is being told.
I am glad that things worked out that way for you. The Lord really does love us and looks out for our needs.
2007-09-22 18:39:49 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
So if I understand the question correctly, you're wondering if it would be a good idea to share this experience in testimony meeting? Menstruation is an uncomfortable subject for a lot of people, so I'd advise against it simply because some people might feel uncomfortable. But you could certainly talk about it in a more vague way. For example, you could say something like, "Before my baptism Heavenly Father made things work out so that my baptism day would be comfortable and convenient. He answered my prayers."
Thank you for sharing it with us. It's a good example of how God will often take interest in the small details of our lives. I am so glad that you got baptized and are now my sister in the Church. I know that Jesus is the Savior and I wish you all the best.
P.S. The previous answerer is correct that there are some spiritual experiences we have that are just for us and not to be shared with others. But I think you'll know when that happens. In this case I personally think the story is completely appropriate to be shared with people who are okay with the subject of menstruation.
2007-09-22 17:58:43 · answer #3 · answered by drshorty 7 · 5⤊ 2⤋
I think this is a great example of how God takes an interest in the details of our lives! I've had similar things happen. I think this is a great story to share with people close to you who are comfortable with this subject. I agree with earlier posters that some people will be very uncomfortable hearing all the details in a public setting, so go vague. I absolutely think that this was a special blessing to you and one to write down and remember. Congratulations and all the best to you!
2007-09-22 18:12:14 · answer #4 · answered by Cindylu 1 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Ya, I definitely would not share that in sacrament meeting. Not the details at least. Just say you were worried about something before your baptism and prayed really hard and your prayer was answered. Share it with your visiting teacher.
Sometimes it is a good idea not to give "Too much information" during a testimony meeting.
I am glad you received this blessing before your baptism. See there are even little miracles!
2007-09-22 17:57:30 · answer #5 · answered by LDS Mom 6 · 5⤊ 2⤋
I was once told that when you have experiences like that you should not reveal them all the time. Spirtual experiences are very scared and are between you and God i found that through mine the ones i revealed i tend to remember my feelings and thoughts less then the ones i kept between me and the Lord. It's up to you but there are many things you can bear your testimony on without revealing all the spirtual experiences you have had.
2007-09-23 13:05:42 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
You could maybe give this testimony in RS meeting, they are supposed to allow testimonies at the end of lessons on F&T Sunday. But, it's something you should pray about.
But, it's a fascinating testimony! I liked it.
2007-09-23 12:59:36 · answer #7 · answered by mormon_4_jesus 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I personally would not share that in testimony meeting. I think that was a private thing for you. I have had things happen to me that are very private and that I do not share with anyone else.
Besides -- talk along those........bodily functions would probably not be looked upon favorably.
2007-09-22 17:57:57 · answer #8 · answered by Cinthia Round house kicking VT 5 · 6⤊ 2⤋
Y'all can can stop bashing MORMONS. I am MORMON......
I don't need six wives.....
I don't even have one.
If she was, she sure as hell would not be brainwashed to believe that a man having six wives was even remotely acceptable.
A man having one wife in this lesbian society is unacceptable...
STOP BASHING MORMONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!111
2007-09-22 18:06:55 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
i want to have six husbands
2007-09-22 17:55:50 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 7⤋