Repentance.

Before I get too far ahead of myself here I want to state: I believe that the LDS religion isn't the sole true religion on this planet. I believe the "Lord", "Allah", "Buddah", etc. wouldn't put a single religion on this planet that was the only true one. I believe as long as you are happy, and being nice to your fellow human beings that's all you need in life, but me, this is my story. 

I need God.

Without God I am not happy. 

Without the priesthood, I am not happy.

Without the morals that are presented in this faith I am a crumbling mess. I thank the Lord at night for guiding me to the light ... where I personally am meant to be. I am not righteous, but someday I wish to be. I want to love everyone with all I have and never think a bad thing about anyone (except the guy who cut me off, wait ... that's not righteous. Okay, count that guy in too). I want to look at the beauty in everything. I want to feel the spirit at all times. I want to feel like I can say I love God and not worry that I may or may not offend someone around me. I have a long ways to go. 

I'm not a lost soul, at least I don't think so. I've been granted an opportunity to go to the University of Utah and was accepted into the Bachelor of Social Work Program. It's beyond Liberal and without this type of education I would be, another member of society in the small little bubble that reads, "I am a bigot". Okay, I'm a little too harsh (see I need that righteous tone). When I took a course that opened my eyes at the University to complete my pre-requisites to apply to the program this is when it hit me, "There is no way I can be LDS and love Gay people,"(otherwise known as LGBTQ). Well, I'm taking a leap of faith, literally. I'm writing a Literary Paper and in it I am going to try and find research regarding Conservative Religious Members being able to maintain Liberal Social Work Values and represent the LGBT community. 

Wow, I can already feel you glaring at me. 

Life is too short to say you're Gay, so your bad. Shut up, already. Love one another as you would love yourself (I know that's scriptural based - kudos for me). I love everyone, no matter any differences. I don't care if the bible say's they're bad. The bible also said people of color were bad, proved you wrong! As the laws change I believe that the LDS religion will begin letting LGBT couples wed in the temple. 

Okay, Okay. I'll get off my soap box. :)

Just know for once in my life I believe repentance works. I'm proud to say I have officially forgiven myself for a lot of the bad things I've done in life. 

God.Is.Love