“How can I enjoy church when I’m having issues with people there?” Liahona, February 2020
Questions & Answers
How can I enjoy church when I’m having issues with people there?
You Can Control Only Yourself
I can’t control those around me, even other members, but I can control myself and how I react to the situations. I realized that going to church was between me and God, not between me and anybody else. I reminded myself that it wasn’t fair to God or to myself to stop living the gospel.
Erica Y., age 18, Hawaii, USA
Respect Everyone
We all have different backgrounds and different upbringings. You never know what people are going through.
Logan B., age 15, Oregon, USA
Talk to Your Leaders
You shouldn’t be going to church because of a person. You should be going because of your belief in Christ. I would also recommend talking to your bishop.
Asher D., age 15, Washington, USA
Love as Jesus Did
Jesus Christ said, “Love one another; as I have loved you. … By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples” (John 13:34–35). This helped me understand that I have to love others no matter who they are, just as the Savior loves me, even with all my imperfections and mistakes.
Ema F., age 15, Chaco, Argentina
Enjoy Your Ward Family
Even though I have struggled with feelings of hurt or resentment associated with Church members, I’ve realised more and more how much people there care about me. It has helped me to enjoy church because of the joy my ward family brings me. There will always be people there who love you.
Sophia D., age 16, Bristol, England