Last week I was working on my girl's Easter dresses and listening to Little Women the book, on my ipod. I heard this quote and had to write it down.
My child, the troubles and temptations of your life are beginning and may be many, but you can overcome and outlive them all if you learn to feel the strength and tenderness of your Heavenly Father as you do that of your earthly one. The more you love and trust Him the nearer you will feel to Him and the less you will depend on human power and wisdom. His love and care never tire or change, can never be taken from you, but may become the source of life long peace, happiness, and strength. Believe this heartily and go to God with all your little cares and hopes and sins and sorrows as freely and confidingly as you come to your mother.
Mom March - Little Women
How true that is. I am forever grateful for the moments I have felt my Heavenly Father's love and recognized it. It is those feelings that help me get through the low times. I know that as I learn more to trust Him especially during the trials, more peace will be in my life.
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
The Beginning
There have been many times I have sat down to update the blog, but instead I end up thinking what do I have to say. I struggle finding the right words for my thoughts, so I sit with all the thoughts floating in my head hoping to get out someday.
For me this blogging world is a struggle. I love, love, love to get updated on the lives of my friends and family but I have realized it has also become another way I continually compare myself to others. I have wondered many times why I continue to try and blog, but right now I don't want to let it go. It is the link I have to the familiar. Living so far from home and from the people who really know me, I hold fast the the ways I can stay connected.
That all said I will begin again. This year I am trying to look at myself the way others do, mostly the way my husband does and the way my Heavenly Father does. I have always, always, always struggled with my self image. It is very difficult for me to see the good when the "bad" seems to be so bright. I had the life changing opportunity last summer to sit down and talk with my aunt who is going through huge trials, but has found a way to be closer than ever to Heavenly Father and the peace He gives. True peace, the peace we read about in the scriptures. I have read about that kind of peace my whole life, but now I know it is possible in this life.
During our conversation I could see who I wanted to be. She has been able to let go and give herself to our Savior. She knows exactly who she is and loves herself. Because of this she is able to let the Spirit in and receive the direction of Heavenly Father. That is my goal. I am beginning my journey back to my Heavenly Father and back to my Savior. For so long my lack of confidence has held me back. That is no way to live and enjoy life. Only through the help of my Savior will I reach this goal.
As I move forward I will share the parts I feel need to be shared. I believe we can learn from each other.
For me this blogging world is a struggle. I love, love, love to get updated on the lives of my friends and family but I have realized it has also become another way I continually compare myself to others. I have wondered many times why I continue to try and blog, but right now I don't want to let it go. It is the link I have to the familiar. Living so far from home and from the people who really know me, I hold fast the the ways I can stay connected.
That all said I will begin again. This year I am trying to look at myself the way others do, mostly the way my husband does and the way my Heavenly Father does. I have always, always, always struggled with my self image. It is very difficult for me to see the good when the "bad" seems to be so bright. I had the life changing opportunity last summer to sit down and talk with my aunt who is going through huge trials, but has found a way to be closer than ever to Heavenly Father and the peace He gives. True peace, the peace we read about in the scriptures. I have read about that kind of peace my whole life, but now I know it is possible in this life.
During our conversation I could see who I wanted to be. She has been able to let go and give herself to our Savior. She knows exactly who she is and loves herself. Because of this she is able to let the Spirit in and receive the direction of Heavenly Father. That is my goal. I am beginning my journey back to my Heavenly Father and back to my Savior. For so long my lack of confidence has held me back. That is no way to live and enjoy life. Only through the help of my Savior will I reach this goal.
As I move forward I will share the parts I feel need to be shared. I believe we can learn from each other.
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