Stories tell of people receiving divine strength to handle unhappy things: Paul prayed three times asking the Lord to remove one of his weaknesses that gave him trouble; he called it his “thorn in the flesh.” Paul’s trouble wasn’t removed but the Lord told him, “My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is […]
God never left Jesus in His most difficult trial and He will never leave you or me. We are God’s focus. God continually watches over us so that at any moment He can help us. God didn’t put us on earth to be alone but to live life; He is always with us; we are […]
“Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him.” –1 Corinthians 2:9 My heart absolutely loves this scripture because of it’s hope and focus! When stepping back from the world to see eternity I realize the important things […]
I love Elder Holland’s talk entitled The Grandeur of God and that he said: Of the many magnificent purposes served in the life and ministry of the Lord Jesus Christ, one great aspect of that mission often goes uncelebrated. … It is the grand truth that in all that Jesus came to say and do, […]
I love President Nelson’s invitation to all of us to hear the voice of God the Father more fully in our lives. We turn to Him and He comforts us when nothing else can. I’m so very grateful to have Him in my life and strive to always hear His voice. #HearHim
“Yea, I say unto you, my son, that there could be nothing so exquisite and so bitter as were my pains. Yea, and again I say unto you, my son, that on the other hand, there can be nothing so exquisite and sweet as was my joy.” -Alma 36:21 I relate to this statement so […]
This quote was on Instagram today by a well-meaning group: We need to understand that there is an opposition in all things and that the righteous choices we make are critical. -Quentin L. Cook I believe this quote was taken out of context because it implies being perfect and always making correct choices. The fact […]
Sometimes I feel small. I compare myself to the world’s standards and wonder when I’ll become my best self. I get lost in the shifting ideals of change that surround me. But when I remember my purpose I have peace. I listen to this song and remember the purpose of life. To Become Like Him By […]
Nothing is too big for the Lord, He does whatever He wants with his creations! Miracles happen everyday (the Atonement, answered prayers) and God’s power is amazing!! God is a God of miracles! How grateful I am for the wonder, majesty and good impact they have on my life. Wonderful: great, extraordinary admirable, amazing, awesome, […]
God is mightiest of all. Satan uses fear to hold me down so that he seems mighty, but now that I no longer partake in anything scary I see Satan for who he is; that he’s very influential but that he’s not mightier than God. Satan uses his influence to make himself seem most powerful […]
I love this journal entry that I wrote almost thirteen years ago and wanted to share it with you today: August 27, 2006 “By small and simple things are great things brought to pass” (Alma 37:6) That statement has been in my mind since yesterday, after I read it in Alma. It’s the little things […]
My favorite General Conference talk is Stand in Holy Places by President Thomas S. Monson. I’ve watched this talk on YouTube several times and it hit me especially profoundly today. God’s Holy Spirit is undeniably felt as President Monson speaks. I’ve said this before but I love the end when President Monson looks right at […]
Most people didn’t revere Jesus until He was dead; during His lifetime most people hated Him. Upon studying His life is when people revered Him. Studies revealed that: Jesus was sinless; Jesus’ disciples taught His words and those words were recorded and are called scripture; Prophets testified of Christ’s infinite Atonement and that made us […]
It was Sunday, early in March of 2013, and there was a special Stake Conference broadcast at church from Salt Lake City and the speakers were President Monson, Elder Oaks and other people. The meeting was electrifying as each speaker said something that touched me deeply. The most impactful moment happened during Elder Oaks’ talk. […]
I am truly grateful for the General Conferences of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints held twice every year on the first weekends of April and October. Each General Conference strengthens my spirituality and love for Jesus Christ as speakers share inspired messages that cause me to feel God’s Holy Spirit. My heart […]
I felt bummed and thought bummer things. Only listen to the Lord repeated again and again in my mind and I thought ya but He’s not talking, the adversary is. Then it occurred to me, the adversary’s voice is very pronounced in your mind because you listen to him all the time. The Lord’s voice […]
Former Church President, Gordon B. Hinckley, said many things about having the Holy Ghost as our constant companion and receiving personal guidance (revelation) from on high. Here are a few things he said: ‘Listen for the whisperings of the Spirit in the middle of the night, and respond to those whisperings.’ I don’t know why […]
In my dream early this morning was a thought: My eyes have shifted to see the entire spectrum in my mind. (It’s like the time in the mall when looking at a picture of an optical illusion of a 2D repetitive pattern hiding a 3D image and my eyes shifted and I saw the Looney Tunes […]
Some people don’t believe in God or the unseen. Many people only believe in who they are naturally and they only put their trust in their intellect, knowing that their success happens because of them. I respect all people, even when we disagree, and have no doubt in our right to believe what we do. I hope for friendship and […]
God’s living Prophet on the earth today is Russell M. Nelson. After him another Prophet will be called, in the Lord’s orderly way, and in this final dispensation we will never be without God’s Prophet on the earth. As Neil L. Andersen said at the April 2018 General Conference, “The prophet is a watchman on the tower, protecting us […]
An interesting article on an internet website relayed 12 millennial’s opinions of their belief in spirituality but not religion. A lot of them referred to religion as negatively confining but spirituality as positively personal and loving. I can see truth in many of their opinions because most religions do divide instead of bring together. Many […]
My Church’s Semi-Annual General Conference (The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints) was last weekend (first weekend of October and first weekend of April) and the talks and music were stirring to experience. Some speakers encouraged us to be characteristics of our best selves and others testified of God, Jesus Christ and the Scriptures. […]
All I can do is be myself and be an example of love. I talk about Heavenly Father and that He’s in my life but I won’t tell anyone else what to do. Every person must choose to have Heavenly Father in their life, like I did. All I can do is what’s in my […]
How can I not bear my testimony on Fast Sunday when love is in my heart for Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ because of all they’ve done for me? My testimony is reflected in this statement by C.S. Lewis: “Imagine yourself as a living house. God comes in to rebuild that house. At first, perhaps, […]
I am not a Prophet of God and I don’t claim to be one. But I do claim my testimony of Jesus Christ and knowing the goodness of God. I love the testimony of the Prophet, Alma, and liken it to myself by asking myself his questions, and making his statements according to my time: […]