Comments on: My Experience with the Savior https://www.ldsaliveinchrist.com ...declare repentance and faith on the Savior, and remission of sins by baptism, and by fire, yea, even the Holy Ghost. Thu, 19 Mar 2026 19:03:28 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 By: Sue https://www.ldsaliveinchrist.com/jareds-my-experience-with-the-savior/#comment-95934 Sun, 14 Oct 2018 01:21:32 +0000 http://www.ldsaliveinchrist.com/?page_id=42#comment-95934 Thanks again for sharing you very personal experiences and your conversion. I wish more members who have experienced this would also share. It helps me to know where I’m at on the journey back to Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ.

]]> By: Anonymous https://www.ldsaliveinchrist.com/jareds-my-experience-with-the-savior/#comment-95933 Sun, 14 Oct 2018 01:18:34 +0000 http://www.ldsaliveinchrist.com/?page_id=42#comment-95933 I really enjoyed reading about your experiences and conversion and most importantly, your experience having the baptism of fire and holy ghost. I had a similar experience like the one you described when the Spirit came into your room. I had been begging the Lord for forgiveness and after I concluded my prayer, a presence (not of this world) came into my room and filled me with indescribable joy. I felt a warmth and sort of energy that covered me my from my head to by toes. I felt bathed in His Spirit and asked that he linger longer and not go away. This occurred when I was 19 in college. Many years later, I have wondered if I had received the baptism of fire and the holy ghost. After reading your account, I don’t believe that I have. There was no fire or angels that I saw and I know I haven’t been sanctified. Thank you for being so open and willing to share your experience.

]]> By: Anonymous https://www.ldsaliveinchrist.com/jareds-my-experience-with-the-savior/#comment-4241 Mon, 16 Apr 2012 17:54:59 +0000 http://www.ldsaliveinchrist.com/?page_id=42#comment-4241 Jared,

Thanks for sharing your experiences. They give me hope that maybe I can have the same.

]]> By: Sarah, https://www.ldsaliveinchrist.com/jareds-my-experience-with-the-savior/#comment-4002 Mon, 20 Feb 2012 06:28:34 +0000 http://www.ldsaliveinchrist.com/?page_id=42#comment-4002 Saundra… I might know a little bit how your sons feel, I think when you are born into the church its hard to now if the testimony you have is real, or if it is just a side affect to it being all you ever know. there is a talk you should read called” When Thou Art Converted” by Elder D. Todd Christofferson, may 2004
Only 4 months ago I had decided that I didn’t believe in the gospel, I was done.
but now I have never felt so close to the savior in my life, I truly miss him, and I cant wait for the day he will come again, I wouldn’t worry to much about your boys, We are told that every knee will bow and every tongue will confess that Christ is our Lord and Savior. I have a brother that served a mission and now wants absolutely nothing to do with the church. but I know his heart is pure and he is honest and loving, and I know that when Christ comes there is no way he will ever deny him. the main reason I wish he would remember who he is now, is so that as his trials will come, they will be much easier for him to bare.
Another thing I want to add for you, is remember that Christ felt everything you personally felt Saundra, every pain, every heart ache, every sorrow. Don’t try and do this on your own, or he will have suffered in vain. You sound like someone who is diligent in wanting to serve him, and I know he loves you for that. Just Don’t forget to trust in him. He knows you better than you know your self, he was with your for thousands and thousands of years before you came to this earth, he knows exactly what trials to give you that will make you stronger, keep that in mind. along with the love he has for you… My trials have become beautiful to me, they have made my faith stronger, they have made me a better person than I was before I had them.
(not that I’m asking for more 😉 but knowing this and trying to remember these things while in the midst of them, gives me some peace.
another thing you really should look up on You Tube is a Beautiful talk labeled Elder Busche Advice.
Sincerely Sarah from SLC, Utah

]]> By: Jared https://www.ldsaliveinchrist.com/jareds-my-experience-with-the-savior/#comment-3984 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 02:03:30 +0000 http://www.ldsaliveinchrist.com/?page_id=42#comment-3984 Sandra,

I have your email address. I talked with my wife about your situation and she said she would contact you this week.

]]> By: Sandra M Lima https://www.ldsaliveinchrist.com/jareds-my-experience-with-the-savior/#comment-3983 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 01:43:13 +0000 http://www.ldsaliveinchrist.com/?page_id=42#comment-3983 Hi Jared, maybe I was inspired to write to you for some answers to my prayers.
Who is your wife’s doctor? I have been treated as having RA, but it never really shows in my blood, I have all the symptoms , and they put me in chemotherapy, and I couldn’t deal with every week. Now I am taking several medications like your wife, and having lots of side effects. And in the morning I can not walk.
It’s very hard to endure when we are suffering physically and emotionally. I have a wonderful family, and they are doing 40 days fasting in my behalf. How this work? Every day one member the family is fasting and praying for me, when one is finishing the other one is starting the next day.
Yesterday I went to the Temple and promised Heavenly Father, That I am going to do 100 endowments during this year. Everyday I wake up early in the morning, pray and read my scriptures before doing anything else. I m trying to do everything I can to be cure from this diseases. I love to serve others and hope continue to do that.
Please give me some advise. Thank you very much, Sandra

]]> By: Jared https://www.ldsaliveinchrist.com/jareds-my-experience-with-the-savior/#comment-3982 Sun, 22 Jan 2012 15:12:40 +0000 http://www.ldsaliveinchrist.com/?page_id=42#comment-3982 Hi Sandra,

You left a lot of topics that I would like to respond too. First, I’m not amazing, God is.

Second, Rheumatoid Arthritis is a real pain!. I know, my wife was diagnosed with it in 2011. It took a while to get a definite diagnosis. Apparently, it takes an MIR that shows bone loss before a R Arthritis doctor will reach a conclusive diagnosis. He put her on several medications and she found some relief but was concerned about possible side effects.

We sought the Lord’s help. Found a doctor who uses diet, exercise and supplements to treat RA. The diet was 6 weeks and not a lot of fun. I did it with her. She started a Yoga class and takes a hand full of supplements every day. She stopped taking the prescription drugs months ago and is currently symptom free.

Third, I’m so very sorry about the challenges your experiencing with your children. We have also experienced the pain only a parent can know when some of our children have left church activity. We accept their decision and are staying very close to them.

We are living in a period of apostasy and I think it will only get worse. I wrote something on this subject that might be of interest to you. Click Here

Fourth, dealing with trails can be confusing for many Latter Day Saints. We’re taught that if we live the gospel we’ll be blessed. We are blessed, but we are also tried! I have found comfort when in the grip trails by reading the scriptures, particularly the Book of Mormon. In addition, I’ve found that the counsel of the prophets to serve others is a way to manage our own trials. I recently met a lady who has dealt with a staggering number of trails all her life long. She is a source of strength to me. When I feel down about my trials I gain strength from her because my trails in comparison are small.

]]> By: Sandra M Lima https://www.ldsaliveinchrist.com/jareds-my-experience-with-the-savior/#comment-3981 Sun, 22 Jan 2012 06:40:42 +0000 http://www.ldsaliveinchrist.com/?page_id=42#comment-3981 I was very touched by all your experiences. I am having so many trials, and sometimes it is very hard to understand why? Specially when we are trying to keep all the commandments and live the best we can. How can we keep our faith alive when we experience so much pain? How can we really know if Heavenly Father listens to our prayers? I have been faithful all my life, married in the Temple, raised four beautiful children, sent them on their missions, and see my two sons married in the Temple , and now they are totally inactive , and at the same time I was diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis that I can hardly move.

Thank you very much for your advise, I think you are amazing!!
Sincerely, Sandra Lima

]]> By: Brenda Esselman, north carolina https://www.ldsaliveinchrist.com/jareds-my-experience-with-the-savior/#comment-3427 Fri, 09 Sep 2011 14:48:38 +0000 http://www.ldsaliveinchrist.com/?page_id=42#comment-3427 Jared:
3 books you may enjoy reading.
Following The Light/ Zion a personal Quest = John pontius
The second comfortor = Denver Snuffer
Both these gentlemen have blogs such as yours.

]]> By: Jared https://www.ldsaliveinchrist.com/jareds-my-experience-with-the-savior/#comment-3138 Tue, 17 May 2011 01:26:52 +0000 http://www.ldsaliveinchrist.com/?page_id=42#comment-3138 Fire Tag–

It is my pleasure to be acquainted (via the internet) with you. Thanks for your kind words.

Different branches, same tree. Works for me.

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