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Showing posts with label testimony. Show all posts
Showing posts with label testimony. Show all posts
April 24, 2011
January 15, 2011
Faith
Have you ever had a lesson taught to you the hard way? I have.
This week, I been taught (extreme) patience, and faith, and faith during trials - the hard way (by experience). I have also learned trust, and the importance of getting over myself when things don't go my way. I have learned to trust the guidance of the spirit, even when the outcome isn't what I wanted, or think I wanted. And, I've learned that prayers are always answered, just not always exactly our way. I know even more strongly now that God will always provide. And, that he loves us - even though we're (I'm) very imperfect.
In the end, the result is good. I am feeling VERY humbled, and very blessed.
And, on a side note - we finally have found a new home. (pictures coming soon)
This week, I been taught (extreme) patience, and faith, and faith during trials - the hard way (by experience). I have also learned trust, and the importance of getting over myself when things don't go my way. I have learned to trust the guidance of the spirit, even when the outcome isn't what I wanted, or think I wanted. And, I've learned that prayers are always answered, just not always exactly our way. I know even more strongly now that God will always provide. And, that he loves us - even though we're (I'm) very imperfect.
In the end, the result is good. I am feeling VERY humbled, and very blessed.
And, on a side note - we finally have found a new home. (pictures coming soon)
May 21, 2010
Pride
Pride is a funny thing. Just when you think you're doing okay in that department, something comes up that requires you to swallow a whole bunch of pride, and learn something.
I've had a lot of these kinds of experiences lately, which have forced me to sit back and figure out what I should be learning from all of this. The lesson, this time at least, as far as I can tell is grattitude.
Apparently, I've been focusing too much on negative things in life. I've had multiple not-so-subtle reminders lately that have enforced the concept that I truly am blessed.
Many of these instances came with a heavy dose of pride swallowing and some pretty serious humbling of myself for me to receive those sweet feelings of peace that comes from blessings that appear at the darkest hours.
I am being watched out for. Even when things seem to be going truly crappy. Even when there is no end in sight to the problems I'm facing. I know-and just need to remember more-that as long as I have faith, and a little bit more trust-things will work out.
I am so grateful for the wonderful people that I have been blessed to have in my life. I have had so many recent answers to prayers, and so many unexpected but truly needed blessings that the feeling is almost overwhelming. It is truly humbling.
I've had a lot of these kinds of experiences lately, which have forced me to sit back and figure out what I should be learning from all of this. The lesson, this time at least, as far as I can tell is grattitude.
Apparently, I've been focusing too much on negative things in life. I've had multiple not-so-subtle reminders lately that have enforced the concept that I truly am blessed.
Many of these instances came with a heavy dose of pride swallowing and some pretty serious humbling of myself for me to receive those sweet feelings of peace that comes from blessings that appear at the darkest hours.
I am being watched out for. Even when things seem to be going truly crappy. Even when there is no end in sight to the problems I'm facing. I know-and just need to remember more-that as long as I have faith, and a little bit more trust-things will work out.
I am so grateful for the wonderful people that I have been blessed to have in my life. I have had so many recent answers to prayers, and so many unexpected but truly needed blessings that the feeling is almost overwhelming. It is truly humbling.
May 16, 2010
Some Ramblings
So, I'm hoping to be able for a few minutes to take advantage of the therapeutic benefits of writing. I've felt the need a little bit more strongly lately to make a more concerted effort to record things in my life - even when I would rather ignore them. I'm not so good at the keeping of an actual journal, this blog is kind of it.
And there you have my disclaimer for what you are about to read! (smiling)
I had a dream last night. In it - Beefy was lost. We were at the beach, and he wandered away. After a lot of searching, we found him in a deep, kind of hidden, hole. Under water. I was able to reach in, grab his hand, and save him. He came up coughing and crying but otherwise okay. All through my dream, I knew it was a dream. And yet, the sense of relief that I felt when he was okay was so real to me, I could feel it physically.
I thought that I was past all of the baggage brought on by Beefy's accident. It's been nearly two years now. But every so often I will have a dream like this where one of my children (usually Beefy) is in peril, and a very real sense of helplessness overcomes me during these strange moments of sleep, a feeling that lingers even into waking.
Of course, these strange glimpses into my subconscious (on top of re-affirming to me that I am probably a little bit crazy) open the gates for those pesky feelings of worthlessness, self-doubt and failure to come waltzing in (uninvited). Add to that a couple of less-than-ideal experiences causing my emotions to run high, and you have a recipe for a very mentally strenuous day.
It's after days like this that I need to just step back and take a breather. I have to remind myself that I'm not perfect. I'm never going to be the flawless, gorgeous, popular one that multitudes of people admire and flock to. I'm just plain old (kind of invisible) me. And that is okay. It has to be.
I have a husband, and kids who love me, a Savior who died for me, and a knowledge that his atonement will pick up the slack where my imperfections have come into play. I have to know that this is enough.
It's not always the easiest thing to tell myself. It's definitely not always what I want to hear. But I hope that as I come to accept and truly believe this, and as long as I continue to try my very hardest to do the very best I can everyday, it will be enough.
If you have made it this far - Thanks. Thanks for reading, and listening (figuratively of course) to me ramble a little bit, as I try to sort out my sometimes very muddled brain. I hope you don't think I'm too crazy for it (well, at least no more crazy than I already was).
Have a wonderful week. Mine is promising to be very full, hopefully with lots to write about.
And there you have my disclaimer for what you are about to read! (smiling)
I had a dream last night. In it - Beefy was lost. We were at the beach, and he wandered away. After a lot of searching, we found him in a deep, kind of hidden, hole. Under water. I was able to reach in, grab his hand, and save him. He came up coughing and crying but otherwise okay. All through my dream, I knew it was a dream. And yet, the sense of relief that I felt when he was okay was so real to me, I could feel it physically.
I thought that I was past all of the baggage brought on by Beefy's accident. It's been nearly two years now. But every so often I will have a dream like this where one of my children (usually Beefy) is in peril, and a very real sense of helplessness overcomes me during these strange moments of sleep, a feeling that lingers even into waking.
Of course, these strange glimpses into my subconscious (on top of re-affirming to me that I am probably a little bit crazy) open the gates for those pesky feelings of worthlessness, self-doubt and failure to come waltzing in (uninvited). Add to that a couple of less-than-ideal experiences causing my emotions to run high, and you have a recipe for a very mentally strenuous day.
It's after days like this that I need to just step back and take a breather. I have to remind myself that I'm not perfect. I'm never going to be the flawless, gorgeous, popular one that multitudes of people admire and flock to. I'm just plain old (kind of invisible) me. And that is okay. It has to be.
I have a husband, and kids who love me, a Savior who died for me, and a knowledge that his atonement will pick up the slack where my imperfections have come into play. I have to know that this is enough.
It's not always the easiest thing to tell myself. It's definitely not always what I want to hear. But I hope that as I come to accept and truly believe this, and as long as I continue to try my very hardest to do the very best I can everyday, it will be enough.
If you have made it this far - Thanks. Thanks for reading, and listening (figuratively of course) to me ramble a little bit, as I try to sort out my sometimes very muddled brain. I hope you don't think I'm too crazy for it (well, at least no more crazy than I already was).
Have a wonderful week. Mine is promising to be very full, hopefully with lots to write about.
April 14, 2010
What I Learned From General Conference
Pray. Be Obedient. Read the Scriptures. Commit to follow the prophet. Look straight ahead. Be Strong and Courageous. Remember who you are. Strive for deep beauty. Endure through adversity. Reach your "Happily Ever After". Use the atonement, and rely on the Savior. Use the priesthood to bless your homes. Seek for the spirit to guide daily efforts for righteousness. What we have is from God, we are duty bound to honor it. Have Hope! The power of women is great and influential. We must lead the women of the world, not be led by them. Look to your mother. Be what you want your daughter to be. Lead your children to the house of the Lord; Keep them on the path. There is power in simple child-like faith. Help WILL come when you pray. We must teach the gospel in our homes. Satan is trying to destroy the family. The Lord has placed great trust in the rising generation of the church. Scriptures are the standard in discerning truth from error. Serve others: it will lift them, and help you. Keep the commandments-it will bring blessings. Read and talk about the Book of Mormon with your children. Bear your testimony to your children. Invite them to act. When you're in need of help - seek it. Remove yourself from temptations.Think of Christ. Remember true love, the faces of those you love. Satan would have our families. Teach our children, prepare them. Be more forgiving and compassionate. LOVE. In trials - turn to God. Seek Christ. Be a worthy example to your children. Live like the Savior. HE LIVES! Love we have for our family helps us realize the love the Savior has for us. Family History - so we can be with our ancestors when we stand before God. Live as an example. Be there. Prepare your children to fully participate in the gospel. It is not enough to know-you must do. There is no greater good in all the world than motherhood! How we react to difficulties will determine our success. We are all children of God. Live righteously. Testimonies are gained through the stories of Jesus - do our children know them? Teach them. The Lord is mindful of us. Trust in the Lord. Look to the lighthouse of the Lord - His beacon light can rescue all.
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