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Were You Ever A Less-active Mormon? - Page 2

My case of being less active is a little different. The only reason I go to church is for my mother. She's not very stable on her feet, so I take her to watch out for her. When she's in the hospital, I don't go. And lately she's been in hospital a lot. It's not that I don't believe, I do, I just can't be bothered. It happens every couple of years. For about 6 months or so, I'll just stop going. Then I'll get my act together, I'll go to church every Sunday, start making goals, wanting to go to the temple and such. I know eventually I'll come out of this stupor I'm in, but it seems, the older I get, the harder it is. But I'm not worried. Because In the end, I always come bank .

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I cannot say I have ever been less-active to the point of not coming to the Church for long periods of time, however there are periods where I am not as active as I should be for various reasons, but I think that is general for most people.

Katya, do you pray for greater testimony and conviction to be there? I believe you may operate in this cycle because there is not a strong conviction for the sacrament, but I can guarantee that if you pray for this the Lord will give it to you. I would take this route, prayer that is, because once you are a Member there is no more neutral ground and the Lord will find a way to cause you to be awakened. Believe me, it is better if you do not let it reach to that. All in my opinion.

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I'm less active in the church and want help - but I don't want a visit

Choose a commandment - Lifestyle changes don't happen overnight. You can, however, make small adjustments that make you feel good and that propel you in the right direction. Think of a commandment that you can remember (It doesn't matter which one!) and try to live it for one day. Once you"ve successfully done that, try to live it for a few days, then a week, and so on until it becomes a part of you. Ref. Source 5