EllenMaksoud Posted July 14, 2013 Share Posted July 14, 2013 I'm sitting here feeling extremely shattered after church today. Obviously Heavenly Father is teaching me. So, I have been in prayer, and am currently listening to Handel's, "Messiah". Eventually, I will get over myself and try to process what Heavenly Father is saying.Just wondering, what do you do when you feel "shattered". Link to comment
halconero Posted July 14, 2013 Share Posted July 14, 2013 If there's a temple nearby I usually like to go sit by it and contemplate my situation. 1 Link to comment
EllenMaksoud Posted July 14, 2013 Author Share Posted July 14, 2013 If there's a temple nearby I usually like to go sit by it and contemplate my situation.I do that often. I wonder if they would permit my bringing a tent and sojourning there a while? Link to comment
halconero Posted July 14, 2013 Share Posted July 14, 2013 If they refuse just cite the story of King Benjamin in the Book of Mormon. 1 Link to comment
rpn Posted July 14, 2013 Share Posted July 14, 2013 Sometimes I go back and read journal entries about when I overcame other hard things, or when I knew Heavenly Father or my Savior knew me and loved me. Sometimes I sing the hymns and other inspirational songs. Sometimes I just go to sleep because the sun is often brighter the next day. Your Heavenly Parents and Savior, know you, know how you are feeling today, love you, and They know you are not broken or less than or anything negative at all. 3 Link to comment
Questing Beast Posted July 14, 2013 Share Posted July 14, 2013 I'm sitting here feeling extremely shattered after church today. Obviously Heavenly Father is teaching me. So, I have been in prayer, and am currently listening to Handel's, "Messiah". Eventually, I will get over myself and try to process what Heavenly Father is saying.Just wondering, what do you do when you feel "shattered".Immobile. Take an "I'm waiting" attitude? What else can you do?... Link to comment
Questing Beast Posted July 14, 2013 Share Posted July 14, 2013 I do that often. I wonder if they would permit my bringing a tent and sojourning there a while?You're kidding of course. The last thing the Church would allow is someone living on temple property in a tent.... Link to comment
3DOP Posted July 14, 2013 Share Posted July 14, 2013 I'm sitting here feeling extremely shattered after church today. Obviously Heavenly Father is teaching me. So, I have been in prayer, and am currently listening to Handel's, "Messiah". Eventually, I will get over myself and try to process what Heavenly Father is saying.Just wondering, what do you do when you feel "shattered".Presumably this is not based on knowledge that has made a formal difference in your way of life. To feel shattered would be the correct response on certain occasions, or if one is unwilling to sumbit to the will of God. Of course I am not saying that this is the case. But it is truly a gift of God that we cannot be truly happy apart from peace with Him. Feelings are another story altogether even though they seem similar; they feel similar. What follows does not apply to truly and objectively stressful or difficult circumstances. It is sometimes rational to feel low.I am talking about fleeting feelings. Different temperaments are subject to different failings. I can tend to irrational depression myself. Whether we are experiencing such highs or lows, it is important to objectively note that these are temporary and somewhat unpredictable. It is actually easier to do with lows, but it is just as important with the highs. Why? Because we shouldn't expect high or low feelings to be normal. We will always have to work our way through the lows and avoid pursuing the highs.True spiritual joy, as opposed to mere good feelings, lies only in knowing that we are at peace with God, in submission to His good will for us. Mourning or grieving will be the sad and occasionally rational response of the soul that still retains spiritual joy in this "valley of tears", who amidst all the pains says with our Lord, "Not My will, but Thine be done." 1 Link to comment
Maestrophil Posted July 15, 2013 Share Posted July 15, 2013 Ellen,Know that other members are there for you. You are in my prayers personally at this time.God bless you, sister.Phillip Link to comment
Ahab Posted July 15, 2013 Share Posted July 15, 2013 I'm sitting here feeling extremely shattered after church today. Obviously Heavenly Father is teaching me. So, I have been in prayer, and am currently listening to Handel's, "Messiah". Eventually, I will get over myself and try to process what Heavenly Father is saying.Just wondering, what do you do when you feel "shattered".Pick up the pieces, and move on. Link to comment
Ahab Posted July 15, 2013 Share Posted July 15, 2013 I do that often. I wonder if they would permit my bringing a tent and sojourning there a while?Nature good. Nature dirty, but nature still good. Pretty. Peaceful. Good place sit and ponder the pieces. Link to comment
cinepro Posted July 15, 2013 Share Posted July 15, 2013 Just wondering, what do you do when you feel "shattered".Why do you feel "shattered" after attending Church? Link to comment
Ahab Posted July 15, 2013 Share Posted July 15, 2013 Why do you feel "shattered" after attending Church?When our Father tells us some things there are times when we should have a "broken" heart and a "contrite" spirit.Even rose gardens have thorns. Link to comment
why me Posted July 15, 2013 Share Posted July 15, 2013 Why do you feel "shattered" after attending Church?This would be my question too. I would need to know why she felt shattered after church and what exactly does shattered mean in her case. Link to comment
CV75 Posted July 15, 2013 Share Posted July 15, 2013 Just wondering, what do you do when you feel "shattered".I think back on how merciful and good God has been to me from the ealiest moments of my life, watching over me all along and keeping me alive with the light of the Gospel constantly extended to me, no matter how bad I think I've had it. I count my blessings. I live one day at a time, taking every opportunity to be of some kind of servie to someone. 2 Link to comment
EllenMaksoud Posted July 16, 2013 Author Share Posted July 16, 2013 Why do you feel "shattered" after attending Church?It was odd and unusual, having come to the church feeling really happy and sunny. The first speaker talked about the handcart pioneers, and I felt a great deal of empathy for them, but was still OK, then the next speaker delved into his personal struggles, nearly losing his composure at times. It so moved me for one because I know that the outcome of his struggles will be if he makes certain choices. It really grieved me. 1 Link to comment
Duncan Posted July 16, 2013 Share Posted July 16, 2013 Why do you feel "shattered" after attending Church?attend our ward council meeting! The Bishop and the employment specialist talked, for 20 minutes, about the best way to kill certain bugs, it was a family that doesn't even live in our ward anymore dot dot dot. I doodled Link to comment
strappinglad Posted July 16, 2013 Share Posted July 16, 2013 One of these days, ward council will be held on Facebook and Skype , might as well use the miracles we have been given. 1 Link to comment
altersteve Posted July 16, 2013 Share Posted July 16, 2013 I like going for a walk. Clears my head and calms me down. Link to comment
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