Elder Jeffrey R. Holland gave a devotional last Sunday that I really enjoyed! I kind of became burnt out of CES devotionals a few years ago because I went to every single one, attended all my meeting... And they all seemed to tell me the one thing I wanted most in life-- you should get married. Yes I am putting an effort into that. I am but if even your mother agrees with you that the men you have dated in the past were not good matches that you should have made it work or that you are not being too picky then I am pretty sure it just hasn't been the right match. Just food for thought out there. I attend my meetings, serve in my callings, pay my tithing, attend the temple and no match which means to me (and as it states in my Patriarchal Blessing) I will know when I meet him and I haven't known yet...
Wow not the point of this post
The fireside last week was fantastic! He made a comment that the church of God will no longer flee as it has in the past but will be able to stand with heads held strong. His comment was that the church has reached a maturity enough not to run. I enjoyed that thought.
I have thought from time to time about friends who moved to "run away" or flee from experiences and life that was less than pleasant. Sometimes I am not sure that this does not also apply to me as I moved to D.C. I wasn't running specifically from a guy but kind of I was. Trevor really broke my heart and that is okay except I needed to heal me. I could have done it there but I also feel that my Heavenly Father wanted me to expand beyond that space I was in there so He granted me permission and strength to get up and move. Was I having a lack of maturity to face the problems there... maybe. Am I mature enough now to face them again and or am I running back because of a lack of happiness here? I have wanted friends more than anything, I have wanted to date here both of which have seemed to evade me in an odd sort of way.
I think I am largely going back to change again. I am constantly evolving. I am changing. I am a happy optimistic smiley person who has so many gifts and talents that I need to really learn to understand. I think that is my I am moving. I hope so at least and I hope it does not stem from an immaturity to face things here. :)
Sunday, September 16, 2012
Sunday, September 09, 2012
My favorite scripture
This is a two part blog story. I'm going to start with my favorite scripture.
My all time favorite scripture is not a typical one that everyone quotes. Mine is Enos 1:27
And I soon go to the place of my rest, which is with my Redeemer; for I know that in him I shall rest. And I rejoice in that day when my mortal shall put on immortality, and shall stand before him; then shall I see his face with pleasure, and he will say unto me: Come unto me, ye blessed, there is a place prepared for you in the mansions of my Father. Amen.
Why is this my favorite scripture you might ask? There are some awesome scripture which I love! This is not the typical all time favorite scripture though. It is mine because when I first remember really reading this scripture was July of 1996. One of my best friends, Derick Wendell Curtis passed away. I had begun reading the scriptures on my own a few months before and had kept with that goal. I obviously hadn't made it far but that night I was exactly on the scripture I needed to be.
As a 13 year old I read the above lines that "I rejoice in the day when my mortal shall put on immortality, and shall stand before him and see his face with pleasure."
I read that as while yes it is talking about Christ, I found a promise that Derick was not lost to me. I would see my friend again and he was just going ahead of me to prepared the way.
Then as my teenage years progressed and I was close to a few other deaths, this scripture kept coming back to me as a comfort in those dark hours.
As I have matured, the promise became more prominent in my mind as the Savior beckoning me and reminding me of His love for me individually.
Finally, I was sharing this scripture with a member of my Bishopric I think about 3 years ago so about 2009 or 2010 and hadn't explained why I loved it just that I did. He said he thought I loved it because I look forward to that promise in my life. I look forward to that day when "I shall see his face with pleasure and he will say Come unto me." Yes that is true. It was also a different way of looking at it for me. While yes I had focused on the mortal and immortality and the mansions prepared, I hadn't exactly thought of this as being a righteous person looking forward to promises fulfilled. I had thought of my Savior welcoming me but this as a promise because I am a good person doing my best in this life was a happy realization. I am trying my best and this good member of my Bishopric allowed me to see a glimpse into what hopefully Heavenly Father sees in me. I will return to Him someday and it will be a blessed day!
My all time favorite scripture is not a typical one that everyone quotes. Mine is Enos 1:27
And I soon go to the place of my rest, which is with my Redeemer; for I know that in him I shall rest. And I rejoice in that day when my mortal shall put on immortality, and shall stand before him; then shall I see his face with pleasure, and he will say unto me: Come unto me, ye blessed, there is a place prepared for you in the mansions of my Father. Amen.
Why is this my favorite scripture you might ask? There are some awesome scripture which I love! This is not the typical all time favorite scripture though. It is mine because when I first remember really reading this scripture was July of 1996. One of my best friends, Derick Wendell Curtis passed away. I had begun reading the scriptures on my own a few months before and had kept with that goal. I obviously hadn't made it far but that night I was exactly on the scripture I needed to be.
As a 13 year old I read the above lines that "I rejoice in the day when my mortal shall put on immortality, and shall stand before him and see his face with pleasure."
I read that as while yes it is talking about Christ, I found a promise that Derick was not lost to me. I would see my friend again and he was just going ahead of me to prepared the way.
Then as my teenage years progressed and I was close to a few other deaths, this scripture kept coming back to me as a comfort in those dark hours.
As I have matured, the promise became more prominent in my mind as the Savior beckoning me and reminding me of His love for me individually.
Finally, I was sharing this scripture with a member of my Bishopric I think about 3 years ago so about 2009 or 2010 and hadn't explained why I loved it just that I did. He said he thought I loved it because I look forward to that promise in my life. I look forward to that day when "I shall see his face with pleasure and he will say Come unto me." Yes that is true. It was also a different way of looking at it for me. While yes I had focused on the mortal and immortality and the mansions prepared, I hadn't exactly thought of this as being a righteous person looking forward to promises fulfilled. I had thought of my Savior welcoming me but this as a promise because I am a good person doing my best in this life was a happy realization. I am trying my best and this good member of my Bishopric allowed me to see a glimpse into what hopefully Heavenly Father sees in me. I will return to Him someday and it will be a blessed day!
Tuesday, September 04, 2012
"Be in love with your life"
Be in love with your life. Every detail of it. -- Jack Kerouac.
I am in love with my life. I am trying every day to be better. I make that goal often and tell myself tomorrow I will be more productive. Tomorrow I will exercise more, tomorrow I will be more focused, motivated...
Guess what: today I was!
Today I focused, did homework earlier, made the phone calls, and actually feel pretty good about it! Today I made it happen and tomorrow I will do it again!
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