I am treating this blog like a scrapbook slash journal since I'm really bad about doing both of those things. I am not really good about getting up on fast Sunday and bearing my testimony in front of everyone so I'm going to do it right here. I just wanted to publicly thank Heavenly Father for my life and for the blessing of having the gospel in it. I have been feeling like I have been a selfish and neglectful daughter of God lately and as a result I have not had the Spirit with me as strong, and because of that I have been feeling very lonely but didn't know why. I would tell Jeremy that I was lonely, but when I thought about it I didn't know why I felt that way. I have a good family that loves me and accepts me, a husband that is more than I could have ever felt worthy to ask for, good children that I know love me and I have friends that I know love me for who I am, so why am I so lonely?
5.13.2008
Reflections of Christ
So today I decided to watch the Reflections of Christ video and I realized why I was lonely. I wasn't abandoned or neglected by anyone, I was the one who did the abandoning. I wasn't thanking Heavenly Father daily for my blessings, I wasn't reading things that would invite the spirit, and I wasn't leaning on Christ when I was sad or frustrated. My loneliness was my fault. As soon as I realized this everything seemed to clear and almost instantly the pain and loneliness were gone. My Savior was there just waiting for me to seek His comfort, all I had to do was ask.
I know that Heavenly Father and our elder brother, Jesus Christ and the comforter, the Holy Ghost are real. I love the life that they have let me live. I know that we have a true Prophet to lead us just as there were prophets before the restoration of the gospel. I know that Heavenly Father loves me and is concerned for my Spiritual and temporal well being. I know it because I have seen it and felt it many times in my life.
This video, Reflections of Christ, that has been put together with the music and photography is truly inspired. I can't get over how perfect the music is and how well it goes with the pictures. I don't know how anyone could watch it and not know with surety that Heavenly Father is real and feel the love that He has for each of his children. It has certainly helped me to put things back into perspective.
Click on the link to watch the video.
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It was good to see you at the Boushley wedding. Your kids are so cute and grown up. I remember when Andy was just a baby and you came to visit the Foothills ward and Katelyn was so proud to show her off. Cute Family!
You have a beautiful testimony. I know it is extremely difficult to keep up on spirituality with 4 kids running a muck in the house. You are not alone in that. Thank you for sharing that. I really appreciate it.
I also agree you about bearing your testimony from the pulpit.. I am terrified infront of a large crowd.. I lose my words.
hey.. by the way.. how do you know Tatum? I grew up with her.
Brittany,
I know Tatums family because they are in my home ward. Her sister, Chelsey, is my age but I did'nt know her very well.
ok so.. I totally grew up in Glendale North Stake! I was baptized in that stake and moved out when I got married 5.5 years ago. LOL. SMALL WORLD! I used to be in the Cactus Ward (which had Foothills ward in their boundaries before the split) and then I moved up to the Arrowhead Ranch ward. My goodness. That is hilarious. I didn't know your sister married Brian Svancara.. I totally knew him growing up. I am just in shock.
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