It is amazing to me that my Heavenly Father truly knows me so well...Today as we entered sacrament (just a little late) the bishop was speaking... We sat down with the kids and tried to get them settled with their things as I turned to listen to his talk.... as he was speaking and amidst all the chaos of my children he related this quote from President Gordon B. Hinckley:
"My plea is that we stop seeking out the storms and enjoy more fully the sunlight. I am suggesting that as we go through life we accentuate the positive. I am asking that we look a little deeper for the good, that we still our voices of insult and sarcasm, that we more generously compliment and endorse virtue and effort."
I have heard this quote many times and it is one of my favorites, but today it hit me a little differently. Nate and I have been through a lot of trials in our years of marriage. This year alone we have seen our share, especially recently. I have been praying for the ability to endure them. As I truly listened to the meaning of this quote in my life right now, I realize that in able to endure my current trial I need to be more positive and look around me and realize all that I have been blessed with (which is a lot) especially my little family. I realize that I talk a lot about the chaoticness (if that is even a word) of my life, but I sometimes fail to recognize that this chaoticness is a blessing to me. Without it would mean that my life wouldn't have been blessed with all my beautiful children. For them I will eternally be thankful to my Heavenly Father because they are MY MIRACLES..... and a testament to me that my Heavenly Father loves me. Too many times we all focus on the negatives and not so much the positives.... but it is my challenge to myself today to "look a little deeper for the good" and to "enjoy more fully the sunlight." (for me my sunlight is my children) I know that even through the darkest of storms, sunlight is bound to follow.
*If you get a minute listen to the words of Someday I Will Understand over on our playlist, it goes along with this post and how I feel. Thanks!
5 comments:
Thanks for the quote and reminder. We could all learn from that. I hope things start looking a little brighter. We love you guys. Thank you for all you do. Give everyone a big squeeze from their Auntie Jame.
Thanks for posting that! I'm so glad you shared your feelings about Pres. Hinckley's quote. He's so good at being positive. I love how he really started changing our outlook and perspective while he was the (living) prophet.
FYI-I've always loved watching you with your kids. Even when you're overwhelmed I can tell you are just so happy to have them around you.
Yea, Your totally right. I was having a really hard time about 3 years ago and I went to relief society and this lesson hit me just the right way. I have to way that it helped me alot becuase everyday I would remember what that lesson was about and try to live my life like that. Sometimes lessons can be so inspiring even if you had heard them 100 times before.
You are so awesome. I feel that way too so often. Thank you for the gentle reminder to look for the positive. I love you and hope you guys are doing well! Tickle everyone for me! I truly miss you all so very much. Happy Day!
Thank you so much for sharing your feelings. You were an answer to my prayers. I love you and your family so much. I need to print your post and read it daily. Thanks again for sharing.
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