Hi, I'm Ash

I'm a Mormon, below tells you why

About Me

I am the youngest of four children. Both my older brothers served a mission and I too served. I have been home for over two years now. I am married and have a beautiful daughter. I currently work full time and have a interest in music and film.

Why I am a Mormon

My Grandma joined the church and brought her children up in the church teachings. One of those was my Mum, she met my Dad when he was investigating the church and when he was baptized, they were married shortly after. They had 4 children, I being the youngest, and taught us values and principals that blessed ours lives. As any young person, I struggled with church type things as the world was calling out with all the temptations possible. Between the ages of 14 and 17 I went to church physically, but my heart and mind was not. It was only when I was asked if I would be serving a mission did I sit up and ask myself ''Do I really want to be part of this?''.

I followed the example of Joseph Smith and took my concerns and question to the Lord in prayer. I had a wonderful experience that changed my life. I can testify that prayer works and Heavenly Father is listening!

Serving a mission opened my eyes to things that matter. Coming closer to my Heavenly Father and closer to my earthly family too were at the forefront of my mind.

I came to know that God loves me, no matter my flaws, He loves me unconditionally and will always care for me. Only I can distance myself from Him. I live everyday striving to be a better husband, father, son, brother, and friend.

The Gospel has blessed my life in more ways than I can express. With that said, I am overwhelmed with gratitude toward my Heavenly Father and His son Jesus Christ for the sacrifice each gave.

Personal Stories

Please explain the part prayer plays in your life?

Prayer is the essential practice for all who seek further comfort, encouragement, and enlightenment from God. It was not till I was on my mission that I understood and cherished the opportunity I had to kneel each morning and night and talk with my Heavenly Father.

I try to start each day letting my Heavenly Father know the things I am grateful for and the things I want to achieve that day. It helps me keep focus on righteous living and thoughts. To then, at the end of the day kneel, and in a way report that days activities, is a wonderful way to gauge my personal progress at being my better self.

Through prayer I have been able to ask the questions of my souls and have had the spirit confirm to me that God exists, that Joseph Smith was his prophet that restored the church and fulness of the Gospel. That the Book of Mormon is truly another testament of Jesus Christ and goes hand in hand with the Bible.

Experiment with prayer, try it and stick with it because you will not always get answers straight away, but you will get them!

How I live my faith

I currently serve as the Ward Mission Leader in my ward. This means I work with the missionaries and make sure that the friends they bring to church are welcomed with love and looked after. I also help the members of the church be more involved with missionary work. This can be anything from sharing what they know with a friend, to inviting them over to be taught by the missionaries in their homes.

I also have a responsibility to visit members of the ward each month and I do this with another member. We visit 6 families/individuals and make sure that they are getting all the support they need as some are new members and can find things difficult at times.

Can a husband and wife be together forever? Do Mormons believe that families will live together in heaven?

Ash answered...

I truly believe that Husband, Wife and children can live for eternity together in heaven. I have had the wonderful opportunity to be married in the Temple and now that we have a daughter we are sealed (Heavenly bound) for eternity. The Spirit of God has testified that this unity is real.

To know that I will be with my best friend and our child (plus any others we have) forever brings a peace to my heart. Although the separation that death brings is painful, to know that it is only for a short time really puts my mind at ease.

Likewise it is not only my family that will be together. I was sealed in the Temple to my Mum and Dad along with my brothers and sisters, so I will be with them too.

Knowing this helps we to live a life of obedience to Gods commandments, I do know want to loose out on being with my family ever.
Daniel answered...

When married by earthly power and the authority of man, our vows are "Until death do you part."

We believe that families can be together forever as part of our Heavenly Father's Great Plan of Happiness. His Work and His Glory is to bring to pass the exaltation and eternal life of man. He wants us to be even as He is and to return home to live with Him again.

Through the ordinances of his Holy Temples, God's son's and daughter's are able to make covenants. Through the power of His Holy Priesthood, be sealed together for all of time and eternity as Husband and Wife, parents and children.

Families were designed and instituted by God with the intent that they be forever. The love we feel in this life does not need to be cut off when we die. Those who have already died are not lost us forever. God has mercifully made a way by which all who would accept these saving ordinances can do so, living or dead.

We perform these ordinances for those who have in the past died so that they may have the opportunity of accepting them on the other side if they so choose to do so.

What is The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints' attitude regarding homosexuality and same sex marriage?

Casey answered...

Love the sinner, not the sin. We do not uplift or support it in any way. We try to help those overcome this serious and difficult urge of same-gender attraction. To some it is very serious, they feel they are 'borne' that way. Others feel great peer pressure, some are simply curious. Not matter the case, it is simply wrong. It is not ordained of God, and God does not take it lightly. To those who may struggle with this very urge, as you avoid it, and try to overcome it, God will strengthen you. Some people struggle with an addiction toward pornography, or cigarettes, some it might a seemingly over-powering urge toward alcohol, or to some, same-gender attraction. No matter the urge, they are all not of God and all Satan's devices to bring down worthy and righteous souls down to his level of misery. The family is ordained of God and it is our responsibility to uplift and support the family in any way we can.

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