I was kind of bumbed that I didn't get to attend our regional stake conference at church. But I was so exhausted from an almost sleepless night that I had a hard time moving when the alarm went off and slept through it for the most part.
I did get to attend our adult session last night though. My husband stayed home with the kids and I went by myself. After listening to the messages I realized just how blessed I truly am. Yes, things aren't going on the pace that I would like them to be, but that is how life is. We are working on the Lord's time not our own and we need to learn patience in this life and make the most of what we have at the moment. I wanted to share what I took away from this meeting.
I have a husband that loves me and four beautiful children. I was born into this gospel and not even for a second have thought twice about not wanting to be a part of it.. I love my Savior and through the trials in my life recently I have learned so much about Him and His atonement. Being sealed for time and all eternity to my husband and sealed as a family is truly the greatest blessing I can ask for in this life. To know that there is something else after this life and this is just a small fraction of what our Heavenly Father has in store for us. If we changed the fear of struggles in our life with faith that things will work out we don't have to worry about anything. Faith is the opposite of fear and it is through our faith that we will conquer our fear. All we need to do is keep moving forward.
Going through trials and hardship in life is how we become stronger. It is how we handle the situation is what matters most. President Uchtdork said, "A sermon given is like a fire without heat is we don't get anything out of it." It is up to us to receive a message and decided what to do with it. Applying action is the key.
Other things that were spoken about last night were...
The greatest form of a loss of focus is a distration. We look at everything we need to do and it makes us look inward at ourselves. We need to think of others and not put all the focus on ourselves. But remember there is no room to judge anyone.
Discipleship is a group efford!!! When one person is lacking or unprepared in supply we all suffer. (liken this to backpacking - if someone forgets something then someone has to pick up the slack)
Have integrity to have discipleship...
President Uchtdorf also said, "The first step on the path of discipleship begins right in front of us."
Repetition doesn't make us like Him. It is Him & the atonement that we become like Him. he is the only way and only one to make us perfect and fullfill his promises & blessings.
We can only have eternal families and complete eternal joy through him. Joy that we may not even be able to comprehend.
Always remember the word to 'Let Us Oft Speak Kind Words'.
None of us our perfect and we are not anyones judge. I will always remember the quote given at conference this past session of, "Don't judge me because I sin differently than you." If any of us were perfect we wouldn't be here and wouldn't learn anything.
Walking hand in hand with the Lord is where we will find complete joy & happiness. True joy comes from deep within our Savior and is so much more than happiness. I have learned this over the past few years that happiness is not joy. You can be happy and not have complete joy in your life. I am so grateful for learning that from my own father. His example and kind words have helped me out in more than ways than he will ever know. I know that anytime I am having a hard moment in life he will be there to listen and always gives great advice.
I love my family so much. The smile on my children's faces every day is such a blessing in my life. My husbands hard work has made this possible for me to be home with them each & every day. I love my husband and know that even when life throws a curve ball your way, you can accomplish anything if you keep your head up and have a positive attitude.
I did get to attend our adult session last night though. My husband stayed home with the kids and I went by myself. After listening to the messages I realized just how blessed I truly am. Yes, things aren't going on the pace that I would like them to be, but that is how life is. We are working on the Lord's time not our own and we need to learn patience in this life and make the most of what we have at the moment. I wanted to share what I took away from this meeting.
I have a husband that loves me and four beautiful children. I was born into this gospel and not even for a second have thought twice about not wanting to be a part of it.. I love my Savior and through the trials in my life recently I have learned so much about Him and His atonement. Being sealed for time and all eternity to my husband and sealed as a family is truly the greatest blessing I can ask for in this life. To know that there is something else after this life and this is just a small fraction of what our Heavenly Father has in store for us. If we changed the fear of struggles in our life with faith that things will work out we don't have to worry about anything. Faith is the opposite of fear and it is through our faith that we will conquer our fear. All we need to do is keep moving forward.
Going through trials and hardship in life is how we become stronger. It is how we handle the situation is what matters most. President Uchtdork said, "A sermon given is like a fire without heat is we don't get anything out of it." It is up to us to receive a message and decided what to do with it. Applying action is the key.
Other things that were spoken about last night were...
The greatest form of a loss of focus is a distration. We look at everything we need to do and it makes us look inward at ourselves. We need to think of others and not put all the focus on ourselves. But remember there is no room to judge anyone.
Discipleship is a group efford!!! When one person is lacking or unprepared in supply we all suffer. (liken this to backpacking - if someone forgets something then someone has to pick up the slack)
Have integrity to have discipleship...
President Uchtdorf also said, "The first step on the path of discipleship begins right in front of us."
Repetition doesn't make us like Him. It is Him & the atonement that we become like Him. he is the only way and only one to make us perfect and fullfill his promises & blessings.
We can only have eternal families and complete eternal joy through him. Joy that we may not even be able to comprehend.
Always remember the word to 'Let Us Oft Speak Kind Words'.
None of us our perfect and we are not anyones judge. I will always remember the quote given at conference this past session of, "Don't judge me because I sin differently than you." If any of us were perfect we wouldn't be here and wouldn't learn anything.
I love my family so much. The smile on my children's faces every day is such a blessing in my life. My husbands hard work has made this possible for me to be home with them each & every day. I love my husband and know that even when life throws a curve ball your way, you can accomplish anything if you keep your head up and have a positive attitude.
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