I know I’m not the typical profile of the unmarried gay dude. I’ve never really understood the desire to tear down the ideal when not having it for myself. I guess it does take some emotional work to understand that I am OK where I am right now, while still believing in the ideal of marriage between a man and a woman.
The Family Proclamation was instrumental in developing my testimony and finding a sense of belonging in the Church as a single gay man.
I’ve remained open spiritually to marrying a woman, and yet currently things are complicated for me right now for several reasons. There’s that scripture about people not marrying for the kingdom of Heaven’s sake, and I know there’s a place for me in the gospel, married or not, so it does give me a sense of comfort to fall back on that (Matthew 19).
I still sometimes imagine finding a brother to do life with who has the same ideals and values as I do, but it runs along the same lines as friendship and brotherhood, which I can cultivate in the here and now as well.
Anyway, as of right now, marriage is a question mark for me. But it doesn’t mean I need to dismantle the ideal and it doesn’t mean I don’t have a place in the gospel. And for that understanding I am thankful.
Love your insights! You chose to DO his will and come to know God better as a result. "To know God is life eternal."
"Jesus answered them, and said, My doctrine is not mine, but his that sent me. 17 If any man will do his will, he shall know of the doctrine, whether it be of God, or whether I speak of myself." (John 7:16-17)
I know I’m not the typical profile of the unmarried gay dude. I’ve never really understood the desire to tear down the ideal when not having it for myself. I guess it does take some emotional work to understand that I am OK where I am right now, while still believing in the ideal of marriage between a man and a woman.
The Family Proclamation was instrumental in developing my testimony and finding a sense of belonging in the Church as a single gay man.
I’ve remained open spiritually to marrying a woman, and yet currently things are complicated for me right now for several reasons. There’s that scripture about people not marrying for the kingdom of Heaven’s sake, and I know there’s a place for me in the gospel, married or not, so it does give me a sense of comfort to fall back on that (Matthew 19).
I still sometimes imagine finding a brother to do life with who has the same ideals and values as I do, but it runs along the same lines as friendship and brotherhood, which I can cultivate in the here and now as well.
Anyway, as of right now, marriage is a question mark for me. But it doesn’t mean I need to dismantle the ideal and it doesn’t mean I don’t have a place in the gospel. And for that understanding I am thankful.
Love your insights! You chose to DO his will and come to know God better as a result. "To know God is life eternal."
"Jesus answered them, and said, My doctrine is not mine, but his that sent me. 17 If any man will do his will, he shall know of the doctrine, whether it be of God, or whether I speak of myself." (John 7:16-17)
I always look forward to your posts. Thanks for sharing!