In regards to new church policy, there has been so much hate and bitterness surrounding me, especially on Facebook. I have literally felt the spirit leave as I have allowed my emotions to take over and feel frustration over the things I have seen and heard. While I know everyone has good intentions and wants to love and accept everyone, our society has accepted gay marriage and the church has not...and many have decided that they need to speak badly of the church for their decision. It hurts me to watch and listen to so many close family members and friends attack something so dear to me and claim that it affects only them. My heart is hurting right along with everyone else and I am sad for those that are in pain over this new church policy. With that being said, I believe that this policy was revelation from God and know that Satan is using this to create a wedge between families. I love everyone and know God does too. He doesn't care what gender or race you are or what your political views are. He loves you. And He is kind. Sadly, that is what is missing from the world right now and because there is not a lot of face to face interaction, everyone becomes a little bolder behind a computer screen or phone and stands up for their beliefs, even at the expense of others feelings. Oh how I wish we could all get along. I know we will watch the world go deeper and deeper into destruction, before the second coming, but I have such a strong desire to encourage kindness and love. I feel like that is the ONLY way we will find the strength to fight off Satan. I believe we are going to need each other, in more ways than one and I know that if we can find it in our hearts to put aside our differences, our strength will outweigh Satan's power over us any day. I will do anything that my Father in Heaven asks of me and that includes supporting a policy that may not be liked by all. As hard as it has been to watch the disagreements and hate going around, it has strangely allowed opportunities for me to grow in my own testimony. I feel thankful for this time in my life to see where I want my family to stand at the last days. I know my Father lives and loves me...and loves gay people and black people and white people and make and female...He loves us all the same! But still allows us the opportunity to make choices for ourselves and be responsible for our own actions. For that I am grateful!
