I started reading the book 1776 yesterday. I am not very far in it but I can tell you already, that there was no way we should have won. The only way we could have won the revolutionary war was with God's help. I'm thankful that I can see that and that I can be thankful for His hand.
I'm also thankful that I can have gospel discussions with my visiting teachers, and with friends. So glad that I feel comfortable with the spirit that I can share things.
Friday, February 28, 2014
Thursday, February 27, 2014
Blessing
As I was driving home from a friends house, who let me run on her treadmill!! Oh how wonderful that was (yes you read that right). I miss running. It needs to warm up a bit because I need to get my run on! I was thinking about how good our Van has been for us. We got a great deal on it 7 1/2 years ago. It has given us very little problems and I paused (I'm beginning to see a theme here) and said a pray. Why because we have a van that is 7 1/2 years old that works for our family still. What a huge blessing this has been to our family. I'm so happy that this has been a blessing for our family.
Wednesday, February 26, 2014
Anger
Wow, I am so glad I found this talk. Agency and Anger It is like a light bulb went off in my head.
Anger is a yielding to Satan’s influence by surrendering our self-control. It is the thought-sin that leads to hostile feelings or behavior.
Understanding the connection between agency and anger is the first step in eliminating it from our lives. We can choose not to become angry. And we can make that choice today, right now: “I will never become angry again.” Ponder this resolution.
Have you ever been faced with a challenge and been trying out how to fix things? I have read many conference talks and other things trying to figure out how to get a grasp with some aspects of my life. Reading this talk from 1998 really clicked with me. I have not been living as well as I should have. I have been letting anger into my life. I have chosen to be angry. This is not just something I can read scriptures on and it will go away it is something that I must get control of. I must let the spirit into my heart more so that when I reach these moments I have enough control to send Satan out. I would love to say I Will never become angry again. But today I cannot. I am going to try my best from this moment forward.
This morning I know the Spirit helped me. I was in the freezer getting something in the midst of the before school ciaos. A child was upset with me because I did not attend to their needs at the very instant and they kicked the freezer door to shut it while I was still in there. I got up, I yelled, but then I paused. I sent him to his bed, He then called me stupid. I went in the room with the intent of giving him soap for saying a bad word. While there with him, Again I paused (I think the spirit if we listen will help is pause when it is needed). Instead of soap we had a short chat. Again these are not huge moments of the spirit telling me what to do, But they are what I need and are what is most important to me at this moment.
I know I have a long way to go and a lot more to work on. But the fact that I am able to recognize that the spirit is helping me, is a huge support for the rest of the journey that I have to go.
I am so thankful for a loving Heavenly Father who gave us the wonderful gift of the Spirit. I am thankful that He knows me well enough to know what I need and when I need it. I've never thought of it before but remember how we wanted to make our Dad/parents proud of us when we were younger? Why is it different with our Father in Heaven. Why should we not work to make him proud of us. I say this a lot but what makes Him proud is doing our best. He knows when we are trying and when we need the great big hug after a hard day of trying our best. I'm thankful that I am now realizing that he is there each and everyday.
Anger is a yielding to Satan’s influence by surrendering our self-control. It is the thought-sin that leads to hostile feelings or behavior.
Understanding the connection between agency and anger is the first step in eliminating it from our lives. We can choose not to become angry. And we can make that choice today, right now: “I will never become angry again.” Ponder this resolution.
Have you ever been faced with a challenge and been trying out how to fix things? I have read many conference talks and other things trying to figure out how to get a grasp with some aspects of my life. Reading this talk from 1998 really clicked with me. I have not been living as well as I should have. I have been letting anger into my life. I have chosen to be angry. This is not just something I can read scriptures on and it will go away it is something that I must get control of. I must let the spirit into my heart more so that when I reach these moments I have enough control to send Satan out. I would love to say I Will never become angry again. But today I cannot. I am going to try my best from this moment forward.
This morning I know the Spirit helped me. I was in the freezer getting something in the midst of the before school ciaos. A child was upset with me because I did not attend to their needs at the very instant and they kicked the freezer door to shut it while I was still in there. I got up, I yelled, but then I paused. I sent him to his bed, He then called me stupid. I went in the room with the intent of giving him soap for saying a bad word. While there with him, Again I paused (I think the spirit if we listen will help is pause when it is needed). Instead of soap we had a short chat. Again these are not huge moments of the spirit telling me what to do, But they are what I need and are what is most important to me at this moment.
I know I have a long way to go and a lot more to work on. But the fact that I am able to recognize that the spirit is helping me, is a huge support for the rest of the journey that I have to go.
I am so thankful for a loving Heavenly Father who gave us the wonderful gift of the Spirit. I am thankful that He knows me well enough to know what I need and when I need it. I've never thought of it before but remember how we wanted to make our Dad/parents proud of us when we were younger? Why is it different with our Father in Heaven. Why should we not work to make him proud of us. I say this a lot but what makes Him proud is doing our best. He knows when we are trying and when we need the great big hug after a hard day of trying our best. I'm thankful that I am now realizing that he is there each and everyday.
Tuesday, February 25, 2014
Eggs?
As I was praying this morning Jed came running in and asked if it was time to makes eggs yet. I asked him to wait until I was done praying. While praying I got the thought, let him help you make them. I dislike the kids to help with the eggs because of the egg shells gross yoke etc. But I let him help me. He only wanted to do 1 but hey I listened right? I thought that I would find big times each day that the spirit would speak to me but I think I am finding that the spirit can be in small seemingly unimportant things.
Not sure who I felt prompted to help today, maybe it was Jed with the eggs. maybe it hasn't happened yet.
I found this quote this morning while reading
Sweet Moments by Bonnie D Parkin "Mothers, you are instruments in God’s hands, with a divine responsibility to teach and nurture your children. Little ones so need your kind and loving hand. As you put them first, He will direct you how to best serve them."
It really helped me to remember what my true calling is here. Plus I have not been as lazy today. I made breakfast for the kids, went to the bus stop, did my workout (it was brutal). Went to Wegman's with beautiful snow falling everywhere. Then came home lunch, dishes, more laundry, cleaned the kitchen floor etc, threw dinner in the crock pot, did my regular blog. Now watching Little Einsteins with the kids while eating popcorn. I'd have to say that today has over all been a pretty good day. Now I realize there is 4 more hours until bedtime and I am missing 3 kids for 30 more min, but so far today is great!
Not sure who I felt prompted to help today, maybe it was Jed with the eggs. maybe it hasn't happened yet.
I found this quote this morning while reading
Sweet Moments by Bonnie D Parkin "Mothers, you are instruments in God’s hands, with a divine responsibility to teach and nurture your children. Little ones so need your kind and loving hand. As you put them first, He will direct you how to best serve them."
It really helped me to remember what my true calling is here. Plus I have not been as lazy today. I made breakfast for the kids, went to the bus stop, did my workout (it was brutal). Went to Wegman's with beautiful snow falling everywhere. Then came home lunch, dishes, more laundry, cleaned the kitchen floor etc, threw dinner in the crock pot, did my regular blog. Now watching Little Einsteins with the kids while eating popcorn. I'd have to say that today has over all been a pretty good day. Now I realize there is 4 more hours until bedtime and I am missing 3 kids for 30 more min, but so far today is great!
Monday, February 24, 2014
Silence
Today was early out. The kids get home 2 hours earlier than normal. Usually it turns into a day of tv, computer and kindle. Today I decided that we woul go to the library and get books for the kids. On the way home the car ride was silent. All 5 kids were reading. I felt that the spirit was telling me good job on choosing books today over electronics.
I also was talking to a friend on the phone this morning. She is having a hard time. I ended up crying with her. After I realized that I was blessed with the spirit to respond after I notice something on social media seemed a bit off. If anything came out of the conversation it was that I was going to pray for her. While sometimes praying may seem small it can have huge blessings to both people.
I'm glad I got to pay a bit better attention to the spirit.
Why
At our ward conference 2 Sundays ago we were all asked to write down how we can help others come to Christ. I decided at this moment in my life the best thing I can do it to work on myself and improve the areas that need the most help. Here are my two goals
1. Write down daily moments when I felt the spirit.
2. Pray for opportunities to help others
For me at this point in my life right now I need the most help in these areas. First off because I think if we do not focus on remembering the spirit when it comes we will never pay attention when it comes. The second area is because I am struggling. Well aren't we all really struggling? The only way I know to make the struggle seem less to me is to help others. Hopefully I will be good about this.
I don't expect others to read this, because I mostly want to see where I started and where I have changed. My goal is to do this daily. We shall see how I do.
1. Write down daily moments when I felt the spirit.
2. Pray for opportunities to help others
For me at this point in my life right now I need the most help in these areas. First off because I think if we do not focus on remembering the spirit when it comes we will never pay attention when it comes. The second area is because I am struggling. Well aren't we all really struggling? The only way I know to make the struggle seem less to me is to help others. Hopefully I will be good about this.
I don't expect others to read this, because I mostly want to see where I started and where I have changed. My goal is to do this daily. We shall see how I do.
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