Hi Internet,
So, I'm pretty sure I've mentioned this in just about every posting, but I'm giving another shout out to my friends and family. I really am unsure of how or why I became lucky or worthy enough to share my life with the people I do. This past year and a half I have grown into something that I've strived to return to for about five years now. I know that I was able to return by the Grace of God, for the Atonement of my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, and for the truly wonderful friends, family, acquaintances and some times complete strangers in my life. I just want everyone to know that God loves you. He wants you to know that He loves you. He wants you to return to Him. He has a plan for you. He wants to bless you. I want everyone to know that the Atonement is real. I want you to know that Jesus Christ, your brother, gave His whole life for you so you can make your life better. He has taken care of everything because He loves you that much. He has taken upon Him everything. and I want any and everyone to know, that includes you. He has taken it all. When you hit a rough spot give your pain/sorrow/sin to Him. He has taken care of it. I want everyone to know I have a testimony of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. It is the one true church. I have a testimony of the Book of Mormon; Another Testament of Jesus Christ. It is true, the words give comfort and guidance to all those who seek it. I know that the Lord listens to and answers prayer. He is looking out for you He loves you. I know that Thomas S Monson is a true prophet of God. I have a testimony of those serving with him in the first presidency, the twelve apostles, the quorum of the 70. They are all men of God, they all speak truths and seek for righteous doings. I have a testimony of today's youth. They are absolutely wonderful. It is inspiring to watch their example. I want to testify that past sins do not define who you are. That the Lord remembers them no more. I testify that pain, anger and whatever else you are feeling can be taken from you, but only if you offer it up. I know that the Lord has blessed me substantially I say these things in the name of Jesus Christ amen.
Sunday, July 31, 2011
Saturday, July 30, 2011
Testimony #45:
Hi,
Guess who fails at going to bed AGAIN!? I'm frustrated with myself. I want to be better (still)
It's getting hard to keep going and move forward in the gospel right now. I know that's satan trying to get to me.
I know I can come out triumphant by good media, scripture study, templing, praying. I've been having a hard time praying and scriptureing. I just need to keep trying and working. I will get there :)
I know that when we do what is asked we are blessed for it. I know if I ask my Father for help, He will help me. But only if I do what is asked of me.
I just want everyone to know I love this gospel, I love my Savior, I love my Father in Heaven and all he does for me. I know that He is there and He listens to me. I know my Savior died for me. I know the Atonment is real and there for all of us to use. I know the scriptures are true. I know that the prophets (past and present) are true prophets.
I say these things in the name of Jesus Christ amen.
Guess who fails at going to bed AGAIN!? I'm frustrated with myself. I want to be better (still)
It's getting hard to keep going and move forward in the gospel right now. I know that's satan trying to get to me.
I know I can come out triumphant by good media, scripture study, templing, praying. I've been having a hard time praying and scriptureing. I just need to keep trying and working. I will get there :)
I know that when we do what is asked we are blessed for it. I know if I ask my Father for help, He will help me. But only if I do what is asked of me.
I just want everyone to know I love this gospel, I love my Savior, I love my Father in Heaven and all he does for me. I know that He is there and He listens to me. I know my Savior died for me. I know the Atonment is real and there for all of us to use. I know the scriptures are true. I know that the prophets (past and present) are true prophets.
I say these things in the name of Jesus Christ amen.
Friday, July 29, 2011
Testimony #44: Word of Wisdom
Hello,
The Internet is totally back up! Hoorah!
So, hmm...let's see....
Tonight I was writing up my testimony, and I got distracted. I went places online (not bad places, but just other places) and now I let the spirit I had with me leave. (again nothing bad, just distracting places)
I suck...I really don't know why I'm having such a hard time with following the spirit.
I'm pretty much getting discouraged, but I know I can do it and I know I can devote my time and attention to my Father in Heaven. I know what I need to do, but I don't know what to do...ya know?
I know what I need to do, but I don't know how to motivate myself. I don't know why I'm like this lately!
I was making progress for a while. Maybe, well, no I won't make excuses for myself.
I guess I'm trying to find balance between what I want and what I need and what I should. I'm trying and I'm not trying. I'm not being diligent or disciplined. For anyone out there with self-discipline, kudos.
Oh wait I know what's wrong! and I've even been saying it. I'M NOT GETTING ENOUGH SLEEP!!!
I NEED to get to bed ON TIME! I need to get up ON TIME!!! I'm going to give myself a bed time right now.....I always feel so lame going to bed before midnight...ok I go to bed at 11 o clock! I start getting ready for bed at 10:30! maybe I'll try writing this earlier....maybe in the mornings or whatever....(but that's not going to happen right away I can tell you that)
So I would like to bare my testimony on the importance of Doctrine and Convenience 89! word of wisdom!
for those of you unfamiliar with the word of wisdom, pretty much it says "take care of your body" Don't smoke, drink, do drugs, don't eat too much meat, get to bed and wake up early, exorcise...stuff like that. Why do these things? well...
Your body is sacred. YOUR BODY IS SACRED!!! It is a gift from our Heavenly Father. It is unique and FOR YOU! We only have one. we need to treat it right. What we eat/drink/do does effect us. and I know that if we follow the guidelines found in Doctrine and Convenience 89 we will be able to feel the spirit more. Yea! I do! We can be our best when we feel our best. Having problems with your self esteem? go to bed!
Want to find some revelation? work out for a while, go jogging or something. Want to be blessed? well put down that twinkie my friend :) (but just fyi I'm not saying never eat a twinkie.....mmm)
I know that our bodies and spirit work together, So if we want to be strong in one, we also have to be strong in the other.
I say these things in the name of Jesus Christ amen..
go to bed! :)
The Internet is totally back up! Hoorah!
So, hmm...let's see....
Tonight I was writing up my testimony, and I got distracted. I went places online (not bad places, but just other places) and now I let the spirit I had with me leave. (again nothing bad, just distracting places)
I suck...I really don't know why I'm having such a hard time with following the spirit.
I'm pretty much getting discouraged, but I know I can do it and I know I can devote my time and attention to my Father in Heaven. I know what I need to do, but I don't know what to do...ya know?
I know what I need to do, but I don't know how to motivate myself. I don't know why I'm like this lately!
I was making progress for a while. Maybe, well, no I won't make excuses for myself.
I guess I'm trying to find balance between what I want and what I need and what I should. I'm trying and I'm not trying. I'm not being diligent or disciplined. For anyone out there with self-discipline, kudos.
Oh wait I know what's wrong! and I've even been saying it. I'M NOT GETTING ENOUGH SLEEP!!!
I NEED to get to bed ON TIME! I need to get up ON TIME!!! I'm going to give myself a bed time right now.....I always feel so lame going to bed before midnight...ok I go to bed at 11 o clock! I start getting ready for bed at 10:30! maybe I'll try writing this earlier....maybe in the mornings or whatever....(but that's not going to happen right away I can tell you that)
So I would like to bare my testimony on the importance of Doctrine and Convenience 89! word of wisdom!
for those of you unfamiliar with the word of wisdom, pretty much it says "take care of your body" Don't smoke, drink, do drugs, don't eat too much meat, get to bed and wake up early, exorcise...stuff like that. Why do these things? well...
Your body is sacred. YOUR BODY IS SACRED!!! It is a gift from our Heavenly Father. It is unique and FOR YOU! We only have one. we need to treat it right. What we eat/drink/do does effect us. and I know that if we follow the guidelines found in Doctrine and Convenience 89 we will be able to feel the spirit more. Yea! I do! We can be our best when we feel our best. Having problems with your self esteem? go to bed!
Want to find some revelation? work out for a while, go jogging or something. Want to be blessed? well put down that twinkie my friend :) (but just fyi I'm not saying never eat a twinkie.....mmm)
I know that our bodies and spirit work together, So if we want to be strong in one, we also have to be strong in the other.
I say these things in the name of Jesus Christ amen..
go to bed! :)
Thursday, July 28, 2011
Testimony #43: The mighty priesthood
Hi,
Internet still down might be down tomorrow, might be up the day after...cross your fingers
SO I would just like to bare my testimony about the priesthood.
The priesthood is wonderful :) I know it makes a difference in homes. I felt the difference when it left my home. I know it is important and offers so much to those who respect it.
I don't want to go in to a pity me moment, but I was talking to a friend (an awesome, wonderful friend...hi friend!) and she was talking about a real rough patch she was going through, and you know what she did? asked for a father's blessing. I was talking to the same friend a long time ago about a rough patch I was going through, and she asked how longs its been since I had a blessing. It had been a few months. When I was going through another hard time and my different friend was like "you need a blessing" and tracked down two people to give me one. (friend, you are fabulous. Thank you) at that point I had forgotten it was an option. I had completely forgotten the role priesthood could have on your life.
The priesthood is so important. It offers so many gifts to you. Fight to keep it in your life. If you are able to hold the priesthood, honor it. you straight up honor it! you don't know when you might need to use it and be unable to help out a loved one. Any girls out there, do anything you can to honor those who may hold the priesthood. There is responsibility on both sides. Please keep it in your life! I can testify that it is so disheartening to see it exit your life.
I remember when my dad gave up his priesthood power, well, not the specific day, but I remember when I was struggling and asked for a blessing. He put his hands on my head and I knew that he wasn't worthy. I knew, though he had good intentions and he was trying, I was not receiving any sort of gift.
So again I plead with any male out there. HONOR YOUR PRIESTHOOD! and for those of you who are. THANK YOU!!!
It makes life so much easier if you have the power of the priesthood in your life. I have been lucky enough to know some GREAT men, who remained worthy and it helped me out a ton.
So I have asthma, and one night I had a bad attack. Usually I just like to ride it out, so I wasn't able to breath properly I think for and hour, hour and a half. And I try my hardest not to freak out. It was working for a little, and my breath kept getting shallower and shallower. It got really slow, and at one point I remember thinking "this is it, I'm going to stop breathing and pass out" and for some reason, somehow I kept breathing...I texted my roommate (because I couldn't talk) "I want a blessing"
She called our home teachers (it was like 11 pm) and they came right over, riding in on their white horses of priesthood :)
As soon as the blessing was done, and they had gone, my roommate said, "you seem calmer," I was and I didn't even notice it. I was breathing and I didn't even notice haha!
That is only one example, it has blessed me many other times. Healed me many other times. and my favorite part about the asthma story is the next day when I was like "I owe ya one" my dear friend said "the priesthood doesn't work that way" and then he thanked me for letting him use it. Thank YOU priesthood holding friend :)
If you have the priesthood in your home, please take advantage of it. Use it. Be worthy of it. (you too ladies) Please allow it to be a part of your life.
If it is not in your home. Have good friends, still use it, honor it (you too ladies! I'm so serious!) Remember that it has not left your life. Don't be afraid to go to your extended family, your home teachers, bishops, other callings that priesthood holders are in, friends etc. The power of the priesthood is real. It has merit. It can heal. It can change lives. It can offer comfort and assurance. Blessings can offer council and advise.
I know that I need to look for that in my eternal companion: someone who honors his priesthood. I know that if we both strive to keep it in our lives and be at the forefront of our household, we will be blessed for it.
I say these things in the name of Jesus Christ amen.
Internet still down might be down tomorrow, might be up the day after...cross your fingers
SO I would just like to bare my testimony about the priesthood.
The priesthood is wonderful :) I know it makes a difference in homes. I felt the difference when it left my home. I know it is important and offers so much to those who respect it.
I don't want to go in to a pity me moment, but I was talking to a friend (an awesome, wonderful friend...hi friend!) and she was talking about a real rough patch she was going through, and you know what she did? asked for a father's blessing. I was talking to the same friend a long time ago about a rough patch I was going through, and she asked how longs its been since I had a blessing. It had been a few months. When I was going through another hard time and my different friend was like "you need a blessing" and tracked down two people to give me one. (friend, you are fabulous. Thank you) at that point I had forgotten it was an option. I had completely forgotten the role priesthood could have on your life.
The priesthood is so important. It offers so many gifts to you. Fight to keep it in your life. If you are able to hold the priesthood, honor it. you straight up honor it! you don't know when you might need to use it and be unable to help out a loved one. Any girls out there, do anything you can to honor those who may hold the priesthood. There is responsibility on both sides. Please keep it in your life! I can testify that it is so disheartening to see it exit your life.
I remember when my dad gave up his priesthood power, well, not the specific day, but I remember when I was struggling and asked for a blessing. He put his hands on my head and I knew that he wasn't worthy. I knew, though he had good intentions and he was trying, I was not receiving any sort of gift.
So again I plead with any male out there. HONOR YOUR PRIESTHOOD! and for those of you who are. THANK YOU!!!
It makes life so much easier if you have the power of the priesthood in your life. I have been lucky enough to know some GREAT men, who remained worthy and it helped me out a ton.
So I have asthma, and one night I had a bad attack. Usually I just like to ride it out, so I wasn't able to breath properly I think for and hour, hour and a half. And I try my hardest not to freak out. It was working for a little, and my breath kept getting shallower and shallower. It got really slow, and at one point I remember thinking "this is it, I'm going to stop breathing and pass out" and for some reason, somehow I kept breathing...I texted my roommate (because I couldn't talk) "I want a blessing"
She called our home teachers (it was like 11 pm) and they came right over, riding in on their white horses of priesthood :)
As soon as the blessing was done, and they had gone, my roommate said, "you seem calmer," I was and I didn't even notice it. I was breathing and I didn't even notice haha!
That is only one example, it has blessed me many other times. Healed me many other times. and my favorite part about the asthma story is the next day when I was like "I owe ya one" my dear friend said "the priesthood doesn't work that way" and then he thanked me for letting him use it. Thank YOU priesthood holding friend :)
If you have the priesthood in your home, please take advantage of it. Use it. Be worthy of it. (you too ladies) Please allow it to be a part of your life.
If it is not in your home. Have good friends, still use it, honor it (you too ladies! I'm so serious!) Remember that it has not left your life. Don't be afraid to go to your extended family, your home teachers, bishops, other callings that priesthood holders are in, friends etc. The power of the priesthood is real. It has merit. It can heal. It can change lives. It can offer comfort and assurance. Blessings can offer council and advise.
I know that I need to look for that in my eternal companion: someone who honors his priesthood. I know that if we both strive to keep it in our lives and be at the forefront of our household, we will be blessed for it.
I say these things in the name of Jesus Christ amen.
Testimony #42: missioning
Note: I was very tired when I wrote this, and I think the anesthesia has been effecting me so...yea I apologize in advance....
Hi
So my Internet is down right now while I'm writing this. But know that it was done. So yea. still counts :)
So I was getting ready for bed and I remembered I still needed to bare my testimony. I could have possibly missed it. That would have been super lame. especially since I'm more than 1/12 complete of my goal. This is a pretty cool goal I have...
So thanks to Heavenly Father for the promptings and for the sources and influences that brought about the idea.
Oh and another reason why if I missed a tonight it would be super lame...It's temple Tuesday! That would have been pretty ridiculous.
Though I was pretty distracted (I guess would be the word) at the temple today...pretty much all day....week, whatever. I don't know why but I seem to be dragging my feet getting stuff done and following promptings. I always tell myself this is Satan trying to get to me when I'm close to achieving something the Lord wants me to do. Or maybe something that I want in my life. or both....I don't know, but I just think to myself the closer I get, the harder he works....man and I have more repenting to do, I have been lazy and mistreating myself...boo on me. and More testimony of atonement :)
But yea. So I decided that I just really love the gospel. I've found myself just really wanting to discuss so many things about it. It brings me so much happiness to put something in perspective
I think it's so cool anytime I get any sort of revelation.
I am so grateful for my calling (ward missionary) and I have a testimony that the Lord blesses you with what you need and want. He will guide and bless you according to your diligence and your desires.
I want to share this experience...
So I was debating whether or not I should go on a mission and I was prompted to think about going on a mission. well, I mistook this for "go on a mission." just so you guys know "think" and "go" are two different words, and they have two separate meanings....
anyway, so I would get a prompting of "think about going on a mission" and I would be like "ok so I'm going on a mission" and then I'd get "no, don't go on a mission" and then I'd be like "no don't go on a mission" and then I'd be prompted "but think about going on a mission"
"so I'm going on a mission! cool I'm going on a mission"
"No,"
"No..."
"but think about it"
and it went back and forth like that for YEARS. I don't know why, but it was that way.
Well anyway, I guess I decided to listen when I got "Don't go on a mission"
so I was like "finally and answer!" though technically I had an answer the whole time, I just finally saw it. and I still got the prompting of "think about it"
So I was praying (shout out to prayer! whoo!) and I got the feeling like I'm not going to go on a mission, but I should prepare like I am going.
and I felt like the reason Heavenly Father didn't just say that in the first place was....I wouldn't do it if I wasn't going.
(so I totally haven't been doing that...I so should...shame on me!)
But yea...and then on top of all that stuff...I was debating whether or not I even really wanted to go on a mission, let alone should. I mean, the thought of me leaving for a year and a half terrified me. talking to strangers I didn't know about God? Talk about something that I hold so close and dear to me? and the thought of all the rejection I'd take....and there was more, but I don't want to deter anyone if they are thinking about going on a mission themselves. It's so wonderful if you do go (not that I can talk) but yea, So I was going back and forth on whether or not I could handle it, and I got told (again) "no" but this time it was not quickly followed by "think about it" so I had my answer and I was relieved that I could stay where I was, (in comfort)
So months later when The "think about it" came to mind I was like "But I thought I knew!!" well I was thinking about it one Sunday in church, and I started thinking "I do want to serve a mission" but I knew my place wasn't out in the mission field as a full time missionary. But I wanted to help spread the gospel. I often ask myself why I was so lucky to have had the gospel my whole life. and I often answer myself "because I can share it." So yea, those two things are related. But anyway yea, I wanted to serve the Lord, I wanted those around me to understand, well, anything about the gospel (it's so great!!)
a week (maybe two) later, I was called as a ward missionary.
I know that my calling came from the Lord. I know that I have a purpose in this calling. I know that Heavenly Father was listening and guiding me the entire time. Writing this all down really makes me glad to know what I have in my life. It also makes me giggle at how misunderstanding I was/am of the answers I receive from the Lord. I know that He knows me and wants the best for me. I know that I have been called for a reason.
I pray that I can live up to what He has planned for me.
I want to bare my testimony of the one true church. I know that it's true, I know it was established by God,I know that the Lord helps those who stick around for progress.
I say these things in the name of Jesus Christ amen.
GOoodniiigght!
Hi
So my Internet is down right now while I'm writing this. But know that it was done. So yea. still counts :)
So I was getting ready for bed and I remembered I still needed to bare my testimony. I could have possibly missed it. That would have been super lame. especially since I'm more than 1/12 complete of my goal. This is a pretty cool goal I have...
So thanks to Heavenly Father for the promptings and for the sources and influences that brought about the idea.
Oh and another reason why if I missed a tonight it would be super lame...It's temple Tuesday! That would have been pretty ridiculous.
Though I was pretty distracted (I guess would be the word) at the temple today...pretty much all day....week, whatever. I don't know why but I seem to be dragging my feet getting stuff done and following promptings. I always tell myself this is Satan trying to get to me when I'm close to achieving something the Lord wants me to do. Or maybe something that I want in my life. or both....I don't know, but I just think to myself the closer I get, the harder he works....man and I have more repenting to do, I have been lazy and mistreating myself...boo on me. and More testimony of atonement :)
But yea. So I decided that I just really love the gospel. I've found myself just really wanting to discuss so many things about it. It brings me so much happiness to put something in perspective
I think it's so cool anytime I get any sort of revelation.
I am so grateful for my calling (ward missionary) and I have a testimony that the Lord blesses you with what you need and want. He will guide and bless you according to your diligence and your desires.
I want to share this experience...
So I was debating whether or not I should go on a mission and I was prompted to think about going on a mission. well, I mistook this for "go on a mission." just so you guys know "think" and "go" are two different words, and they have two separate meanings....
anyway, so I would get a prompting of "think about going on a mission" and I would be like "ok so I'm going on a mission" and then I'd get "no, don't go on a mission" and then I'd be like "no don't go on a mission" and then I'd be prompted "but think about going on a mission"
"so I'm going on a mission! cool I'm going on a mission"
"No,"
"No..."
"but think about it"
and it went back and forth like that for YEARS. I don't know why, but it was that way.
Well anyway, I guess I decided to listen when I got "Don't go on a mission"
so I was like "finally and answer!" though technically I had an answer the whole time, I just finally saw it. and I still got the prompting of "think about it"
So I was praying (shout out to prayer! whoo!) and I got the feeling like I'm not going to go on a mission, but I should prepare like I am going.
and I felt like the reason Heavenly Father didn't just say that in the first place was....I wouldn't do it if I wasn't going.
(so I totally haven't been doing that...I so should...shame on me!)
But yea...and then on top of all that stuff...I was debating whether or not I even really wanted to go on a mission, let alone should. I mean, the thought of me leaving for a year and a half terrified me. talking to strangers I didn't know about God? Talk about something that I hold so close and dear to me? and the thought of all the rejection I'd take....and there was more, but I don't want to deter anyone if they are thinking about going on a mission themselves. It's so wonderful if you do go (not that I can talk) but yea, So I was going back and forth on whether or not I could handle it, and I got told (again) "no" but this time it was not quickly followed by "think about it" so I had my answer and I was relieved that I could stay where I was, (in comfort)
So months later when The "think about it" came to mind I was like "But I thought I knew!!" well I was thinking about it one Sunday in church, and I started thinking "I do want to serve a mission" but I knew my place wasn't out in the mission field as a full time missionary. But I wanted to help spread the gospel. I often ask myself why I was so lucky to have had the gospel my whole life. and I often answer myself "because I can share it." So yea, those two things are related. But anyway yea, I wanted to serve the Lord, I wanted those around me to understand, well, anything about the gospel (it's so great!!)
a week (maybe two) later, I was called as a ward missionary.
I know that my calling came from the Lord. I know that I have a purpose in this calling. I know that Heavenly Father was listening and guiding me the entire time. Writing this all down really makes me glad to know what I have in my life. It also makes me giggle at how misunderstanding I was/am of the answers I receive from the Lord. I know that He knows me and wants the best for me. I know that I have been called for a reason.
I pray that I can live up to what He has planned for me.
I want to bare my testimony of the one true church. I know that it's true, I know it was established by God,I know that the Lord helps those who stick around for progress.
I say these things in the name of Jesus Christ amen.
GOoodniiigght!
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Testimony #41: Get with it!
Hi,
So I again am slacking off and need to get myself in check....changing is hard, but not impossible.
I need to get to bed at a better hour. Like for reals. When the spirit says something I need to listen without hesitation. I keep finding questions that need to be answered and not doing the work to find them. I want to be better. So I can be better. I know that if I follow the promptings of the Lord I will be able to do whatever I need to. I know that if I put in the work I will be taken care of. I know that if I act, the Lord will too.
I say these things in the name of Jesus Christ amen.
But ps, I am improving :)
So I again am slacking off and need to get myself in check....changing is hard, but not impossible.
I need to get to bed at a better hour. Like for reals. When the spirit says something I need to listen without hesitation. I keep finding questions that need to be answered and not doing the work to find them. I want to be better. So I can be better. I know that if I follow the promptings of the Lord I will be able to do whatever I need to. I know that if I put in the work I will be taken care of. I know that if I act, the Lord will too.
I say these things in the name of Jesus Christ amen.
But ps, I am improving :)
Monday, July 25, 2011
Testimony #40:pioneers and piano lessons
Hello hello,
What a beautiful Sunday it was :)
It's pioneer day, I should probably bare my testimony on how awesome pioneers were.
If anyone doesn't know what that is, Pioneer Day is a Utah holiday where we commemorate the pioneers coming across America to settle in Utah. I think that sentence makes sense...right?
Well, I do have a testimony of the pioneers, they were awesome people. I also have a testimony that Utah is the place where they were supposed to be. I know that the Lord helped them out because they obeyed. I mean, do you realize just how deserty this place was? There was an offer from Brigham Young- he would give $1000 for the first crop of corn because he simply didn't think it could be done. And now look at us. Corn is like what Utah is known for.....wait..what? it's not?.....Well we still have corn! so....yea!
I don't have a graceful segway for this, but before church today, I was listening to Classical89 on the radio. Sundays they usually have a BYU devotional playing when I'm driving to the church building.
I don't know who gave the talk, but it was about turning weaknesses into strengths. and I'm not sure how this relates (but it does somehow) but the guy was comparing the atonement to piano lessons...so set up:
He was talking about how we do our very best and the Savior makes up the rest. He was talking about a young women that came into his office and was asking/saying (quotish) "I know we do our very best and the Lord fills the rest of the gap, but who fills the gap between me and what I'm supposed to be doing?"
I thought that was an interesting question...no extra thoughts, just interested. Well the guy started talking about how the Lord didn't pay for all (referring to our sins) except for a few coins, he payed for it all. Everything has been taken care of. Wow, doesn't that make you feel comforted? It did me...also loved...very loved.
Then he did the comparison to piano lessons. Ok, so your mom pays for your piano lessons right? She gives you this awesome gift that really, you'd never be able to pay back being a child. She doesn't expect you to pay her back, but she does want you to practice (repentance). Now, practice won't pay the teacher (God) it won't pay your mother back (Christ) but it will show appreciation of the gift of lessons (the Atonement).
I can't remember the exact wording but he mentioned how practicing/repenting showed the desire to improve. That's all Christ wants, He wants you to improve :) not all judgy like or anything. He just wants you to be the best you can, so you can achieve the best you can, so you can have the best you can. Even if you don't He's already payed for you anyway. Isn't that wonderful? No matter what you do, you will be able to live again. :) (ya know in the next life?) you will have your body and spirit reunited. He loves you that much :)
I know these things to be true and I say them in the name of Jesus Christ amen.
What a beautiful Sunday it was :)
It's pioneer day, I should probably bare my testimony on how awesome pioneers were.
If anyone doesn't know what that is, Pioneer Day is a Utah holiday where we commemorate the pioneers coming across America to settle in Utah. I think that sentence makes sense...right?
Well, I do have a testimony of the pioneers, they were awesome people. I also have a testimony that Utah is the place where they were supposed to be. I know that the Lord helped them out because they obeyed. I mean, do you realize just how deserty this place was? There was an offer from Brigham Young- he would give $1000 for the first crop of corn because he simply didn't think it could be done. And now look at us. Corn is like what Utah is known for.....wait..what? it's not?.....Well we still have corn! so....yea!
I don't have a graceful segway for this, but before church today, I was listening to Classical89 on the radio. Sundays they usually have a BYU devotional playing when I'm driving to the church building.
I don't know who gave the talk, but it was about turning weaknesses into strengths. and I'm not sure how this relates (but it does somehow) but the guy was comparing the atonement to piano lessons...so set up:
He was talking about how we do our very best and the Savior makes up the rest. He was talking about a young women that came into his office and was asking/saying (quotish) "I know we do our very best and the Lord fills the rest of the gap, but who fills the gap between me and what I'm supposed to be doing?"
I thought that was an interesting question...no extra thoughts, just interested. Well the guy started talking about how the Lord didn't pay for all (referring to our sins) except for a few coins, he payed for it all. Everything has been taken care of. Wow, doesn't that make you feel comforted? It did me...also loved...very loved.
Then he did the comparison to piano lessons. Ok, so your mom pays for your piano lessons right? She gives you this awesome gift that really, you'd never be able to pay back being a child. She doesn't expect you to pay her back, but she does want you to practice (repentance). Now, practice won't pay the teacher (God) it won't pay your mother back (Christ) but it will show appreciation of the gift of lessons (the Atonement).
I can't remember the exact wording but he mentioned how practicing/repenting showed the desire to improve. That's all Christ wants, He wants you to improve :) not all judgy like or anything. He just wants you to be the best you can, so you can achieve the best you can, so you can have the best you can. Even if you don't He's already payed for you anyway. Isn't that wonderful? No matter what you do, you will be able to live again. :) (ya know in the next life?) you will have your body and spirit reunited. He loves you that much :)
I know these things to be true and I say them in the name of Jesus Christ amen.
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