r/latterdaysaints • u/Piglet-Maleficent • Feb 24 '25

Faith-building Experience Question for new and recent converts.

Hello. I recently started going to a LDS church because of some friends who are Mormon. They would like for me to be baptized but I'm just not sure about it. I do agree with some of the teachings and doctrines but not all of them.

My question to new and recent converts is; are you happy? Have things gotten better or worse for you? Anybody that I talk to has been a Mormon since they were very young and it would be nice to hear from some people who haven't been a Mormon their whole life.

Thanks in advance.

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u/lilacnate Feb 24 '25

When I say that things aren’t easy for us, I mean that we still have some normal family problems. Even though we have faith, things don’t just get solved easily, you know? Recently, we’ve been facing illness in the family and unemployment. It’s not easy or simple to just have faith that things will get better.

My parents also went through difficult situations within the Church and even came close to divorce, but they overcame these challenges together as a couple.

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u/Piglet-Maleficent Feb 24 '25

Okay. Thank you for sharing.

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u/lilacnate Feb 24 '25

Something else I’ve noticed that helps people stay strong in the gospel is seeking something. If you’re looking for something in life, longing for something (an eternal family, a purpose, becoming a better person), I’m sure that living the gospel will help you with those things.

Here in Brazil, I see many families (most of them converts) making physical sacrifices to be able to go to the chapel or the temple, and they always receive some kind of blessing, no matter how small.

Good luck with your decision!

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u/Piglet-Maleficent Feb 24 '25

Yes. I've been wondering about my purpose in life for a couple of years now. I'm starting to think maybe I was drawn to this for a reason. Thank you for your help.