Love, Faith, Hope in Christ

"Your spiritual destiny will have obstacles, delays, and equipment malfunctions. There will be mistakes. You may wonder if you are going to make it. Don’t be discouraged! You will also have moments of hope and faith as doors open and obstacles are overcome. Continue, persist, above all, believe in Christ and learn to follow Him and His prophets; endure, as Nephi said, with a “brightness of hope” (2 Nephi 31:20). As you do, I promise you, one day you will hear your name. You will make it." ~ Elder Neil L. Andersen This Quote can be found in the link below, which contains the talk he gave.

Preparing for your Spiritual Destiny

I have a quote on my door that says, "Things will work out. Keep trying. Be believing, Be happy. Don't get discouraged. Things will work out." President Gordon B. Hinckley said this. It was given to me on my mission but I have found it to apply so much in my life and often a needed reminder. I get tired, I get frustrated, I become overwhelmed. In those moments I rely on my faith from the past, on the past miracles that I have experienced, and on the past memories of truths witnessed to my soul. I remind myself to hope, hope for a brighter future.

Recently a friend was sharing with me her desire to have hope for a bright future. I really liked that idea and wanted to take action on having that hope. I know for myself it is one thing to say it in my head, but my heart doesn't always listen to what my head has to say. SO there are times when it takes an effort on my part to show my heart who is boss. Acting in hope is a beautiful thing. I have learned so much from it. It has also given me a chance to show my love a little bit more to those I appreciate in my life. When I act and choose the right choices, not just the good choices(as another good friend taught me), my heart becomes full and any discouragement, loneliness, frustration... gradually goes away, and it is replaced with love. Love of self, love of others, and love of Christ and our Father in Heaven.

Bored in the Bathroom?

My coworker friends are thinking we should ask to get these for each of the stalls in the bathrooms as a benefit and for employee morale. What do you think? :D

Moments

Life can be quite unexpected at times. Things are going well and then you are thrown a curve and expected to react in some sort of way to the unknown of what the future may bring. It is in those moments where I feel that I have come to know myself best. Where I have come to truly know my hearts desires. In some of those moments I have had the thoughts of what if this possibility of this trial came true in my life? How would my life be affected? What friends would I gain, what friends would I possibly lose? How would those close to me deal with the burden? Am I doing what I want to be doing in my life right now? Am I loving those that are around me enough? Am I saying goodbye to my fears? Am I living the kind of life that I am proud of? Am I serving the Lord to the best of my abilities? Are my prayers with real intent? Is my scripture study engaging? Am I doing all within my power to live a happy life? Am I supporting my friends? Tons and tons of questions enter the mind and you get down to your very deepest desires. Your prayers become even more earnest for those you love and you become a little less selfish in the process. Realizing in those moments what truly matters most. In the end my curve ball did not bring about the worst possibilities, but it did bring about a greater love for life and a greater love for those who I have to share my life with. It brought about a sense of peace that I am doing all I can do within my sphere to bring about my own happiness. Sure there are things that I am without that could add to my happiness but I cannot affect others choices, I can only make my own. And I am doing all that I can to act in hope for a brighter future and am grateful for the present light that I live in now!