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Readers Write: Mormons are focused on the family
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Being a brother in the ward family means you have responsbilities for other people in the ward, and you won't know about opportunities to fulfill those responsibilities if you aren't there.
You could sit with a family you are a home teacher for, or with the family of your own home teacher, or the family of your quorum leader. A lot of younger families with small kids can always use an extra hand keeping the little kids reverent. Go to your bishop and ask for a calling. Get involved in Scouting as a merit badge counselor or to help in other ways. If you just sit off by yourself, most people will respect your wishes and not force you to sit with them. But if you make a simple request to someone you know to let you sit with their family, I bet it would be received warmly.
You can't count on other people getting inspiration to help you when you won't look for inspiration to help yourself.
I currently teach Adult Gospel Doctrine and reguarly attend a group we call "Empty Nesters" where we associate with singles and couples alike for Family Home evening.
So guess one can say, being single, is just what one makes of it!
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I was pleased to see this article had been written by Raymond Takashi Swenson. I enjoy reading his opinions when I find them in the comments section. They are always relevant and thought-provoking.