Step 1 - Honesty
16 years ago
10 March 2010
Meridian Magazine : : Rescuing Wayward Children: Learning about Forgiveness from Job
Meridian Magazine : : Rescuing Wayward Children: Learning about Forgiveness from Job
Forgiveness is an amazing part of life, even when we may feel like the person you're needing to forgive doesn't deserve it. Everyone should be forgiven, no one is perfect, we all make mistakes, even if this person has made choices in their life that may affect the rest of your life, forgiveness is a must. God expects us to forgive, so that we may be forgiven of our own shortcomings.
I know that for me, I have had to forgive many people throughout my life. Some instances were a lot harder than others, and some have taken a lengthy amount of time - but being in the process vs. not being in the process is better in that you're working on improvement. I also know that forgiveness will set you free in so many ways, moving forward to higher ground.
Have you ever found that if you're holding a grudge, it truly just affects you more than the person you're holding the grudge against? Forgive them. The atonement is there for all of us, take it upon yourself and you will feel a sense of newness in your life. I know that I have many times over.
Forgiveness is an amazing part of life, even when we may feel like the person you're needing to forgive doesn't deserve it. Everyone should be forgiven, no one is perfect, we all make mistakes, even if this person has made choices in their life that may affect the rest of your life, forgiveness is a must. God expects us to forgive, so that we may be forgiven of our own shortcomings.
I know that for me, I have had to forgive many people throughout my life. Some instances were a lot harder than others, and some have taken a lengthy amount of time - but being in the process vs. not being in the process is better in that you're working on improvement. I also know that forgiveness will set you free in so many ways, moving forward to higher ground.
Have you ever found that if you're holding a grudge, it truly just affects you more than the person you're holding the grudge against? Forgive them. The atonement is there for all of us, take it upon yourself and you will feel a sense of newness in your life. I know that I have many times over.
Meridian Magazine :: Articles : The Awesome Promise of the Brain in Our Spiritual Future
Meridian Magazine :: Articles : The Awesome Promise of the Brain in Our Spiritual Future
I love this article because it really makes me reflect on asking the question - what am I doing to add the goodness of God in every way I can to my mind? I do think this is an important aspect in ones life, in how we reflect upon our trials, our triumphs, how we make choices in our lives. So, what are you doing to increase the spiritual nourishment of your mind? What can you take out of your days that might be dampening the spiritual nourishment? All great questions to think about, to act upon, and to strengthen yourself!
I love this article because it really makes me reflect on asking the question - what am I doing to add the goodness of God in every way I can to my mind? I do think this is an important aspect in ones life, in how we reflect upon our trials, our triumphs, how we make choices in our lives. So, what are you doing to increase the spiritual nourishment of your mind? What can you take out of your days that might be dampening the spiritual nourishment? All great questions to think about, to act upon, and to strengthen yourself!
09 March 2010
The Power of Prayer
My boys and I were in AZ last week for my niece's wedding. The night before we were to fly out, I was packing and realized that I hadn't seen my oldest son's stuffed animal kitty. I recruited all the nieces and nephews to help search the house, and we looked in ever nook and cranny several times, coming up with nothing. With Hunter (my oldest) being on the verge of tears, I told him there was one last thing we could do - pray. Hunter said a sweet little prayer summoning Heavenly Father to please help him to find his kitty. Less than 5 minutes later, Hunter found his kitty in a spot that was looked at several times but the kitty never was seen there. What a great experience to plant a testimony seed in his life. My nephew, Ryan and I said "we should have prayed 30 minutes ago." We probably should have, but this was a great teaching moment nevertheless.
Something I noticed on my sister's fridge says this: ASAP - Always Say A Prayer. I think that is a great reminder that no matter what situation we are in, whether it be a trial, or a joyous occasion, or to simply find something that you're looking for, like Hunter's kitty - we should remember ASAP - Always Say A Prayer.
Something I noticed on my sister's fridge says this: ASAP - Always Say A Prayer. I think that is a great reminder that no matter what situation we are in, whether it be a trial, or a joyous occasion, or to simply find something that you're looking for, like Hunter's kitty - we should remember ASAP - Always Say A Prayer.
08 March 2010
05 March 2010
01 March 2010
Small and Simple Thing
"Think about your particular assignment at this time in your life. It may be to get an education, it may be to rear children, it may be to be a grandparent, it may be to care for an relieve the suffering of someone you love, it may be to do a job in the most excellent way possible, it may be to support someone who has a difficult assignment of their own. Our assignments are varied and they change from time to time. Don't take them lightly. Give them your full heart and energy. Do them with enthusiasm. Do whatever you have to do this week with your whole heart and soul. To do less than this will leave you with an empty feeling."
— Marjorie Pay Hinckley (Small and Simple Things)
— Marjorie Pay Hinckley (Small and Simple Things)
24 February 2010
23 February 2010
Simplify
"We women have a lot to learn about simplifying our lives. We have to decide what is important and then move along at a pace that is comfortable for us. We have to develop the maturity to stop trying to prove something. We have to learn to be content with what we are."
— Marjorie Pay Hinckley
— Marjorie Pay Hinckley
19 February 2010
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16 February 2010
15 February 2010
12 February 2010
My Sister in Haiti
I have never been to Haiti myself, but I have felt such a connection with the Haitians through my sister who has been going there for years with Healing Hands for Haiti. In light of recent catastrophic events, she was requested by Operation Smile to go with their medical team to Haiti for a couple of weeks. I found out last night that she has a blog of her and the teams' journey with the Haitian people. It is inspirational as the people there have such amazing attitudes towards all they have been through, and have such a strong relationship with God in their lives - what great testimonies and examples they are to the world. At the same time, it is heart breaking and I have been overwhelmed with emotion through the news reports, what my sister has shared, and just an overall proud feeling of what my sister is doing to offer her help -- you will need a box of tissues when you read her blog. I am so happy that she is able to go there and help these good people, I wish I could be a nurse right now to be able to help as she is, as she states that they need more nurses.
Please read her blog and share with others! Thank you!
Cathie in Haiti
Please read her blog and share with others! Thank you!
Cathie in Haiti
09 February 2010
05 February 2010
04 February 2010
May You Have Courage
"My final plea tonight is that you have the courage to stand firm for truth and righteousness. Because the trend in society today is away from the values and principles the Lord has given us, you will almost certainly be called upon to defend that which you believe. Unless the roots of your testimony are firmly planted, it will be difficult for you to withstand the ridicule of those who challenge your faith. When firmly planted, your testimony of the gospel, of the Savior, and of our Heavenly Father will influence all that you do throughout your life. The adversary would like nothing better than for you to allow derisive comments and criticism of the Church to cause you to question and doubt. Your testimony, when constantly nourished, will keep you safe."
| --Thomas S. Monson, "May You Have Courage", Ensign, May 2009, 123–27 |
| Alma 53:20–21 | Stand for the Right, The Children's Songbook #159 |
01 February 2010
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