As life moves on and trials come and go, I’ve decided that I need to be more aware of the daily blessings that I have. I feel like I take way too much for granted. My life for the past 2 months has not been what I would have ever asked for, but I still have need to be grateful. I have a loving family, both immediate and extended, that are always there to support me.
I am trying to be more centered in the Gospel of Jesus Christ. It is such a blessing to me. I have a Heavenly Father that loves me, and I am trying to remember that he loves me as much as his other children. There have been so many times in the past weeks when he has carried me. He has lifted my spirits and supported me on days when I didn’t think I could take another step. I hope I can continue to gain a closer relationship with him and my Savior.
I am grateful for the friends that I have been blessed with. I know Heavenly Father has put them in my life, especially for times of heartache. They are always there when I need a kind word and a smile. I know they love me, even when I feel lost and unloved by everyone else. They are my sisters in everyway, except the sharing of a mother. I am grateful to Heavenly Father for them, for their love and nurturing.
We talked with our missionary on Christmas day. He is such a good example to me. He is sharing the Gospel to everyone he comes in contact with, and he does it so cheerfully. I need to be more like him and try and do daily good works for others. He has been such a blessing in so many ways. He is such an example of how I should be more willing to do service and to share.
I have so many daily blessings that I need to remember. Just the getting up and being able to read scriptures, go to work and then have a home and family to return to. It is much more than so many others have. I am truly blessed!!
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Hang in there.
A while ago I was once given counsel from my bishop then, he told me; when you are struggling you need to count your blessings. I laughed and said, it isnt that easy. I walked away from my bishop and thought he has no idea what I am going thru. This for me was more than being discouraged.
And for a while I thought this bishop had no idea or appreciation for my struggle.
Then, in a moment of desperation, I knelt down in prayer and begged for my pain to be removed. And as clear as the bishop admonished; I hear the word to count my blessings. Which I did.
I did not get up feeling the burden lifted. But as the days went on, and I continued to look for the things I had been blessed with, I began to see the works of Heavenly Father in my life.
I KNOW my bishop was inspired. I KNOW that he gave counsel from my Heavenly Father.
I still struggle, but looking for small things gives me hope that blessings of peace are on their way.
Love you sis~
I am so sorry you have not been feeling well. Life can be very difficult at times. You are right, you are loved by so many and are a wonderful example to so many of us. I will keep you in my prayers.
Jill, sorry to hear your not feeling well, I don't know what's going on, but if I can do something to help, please let me know. Seems like the grateful thing is going around right now, I've had similar thoughts to help me get through this pregnancy.
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