I've had so much stress lately... that I'm going to take a break. Pick up a favorite book or two.. a couple new ones... get a new library card haha. Cut back on the social activities for a week.. that kind of thing. Just give some time to myself, and also to the Lord.
See how I feel afterwards.
Very much needed break, though.
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Sunday, October 25, 2009
Candle Burning
The first stanza truly spoke to me in reference to my earlier post from today.
"There is a candle in every soul
Some brightly burning, some dark and cold
There is a Spirit who brings a fire
Ignites a candle and makes His home"
"There is a candle in every soul
Some brightly burning, some dark and cold
There is a Spirit who brings a fire
Ignites a candle and makes His home"
Joy
I want to be happy.
I feel like... for months now, I have either been "Okay" or "Not okay" and I never truly experience joy. If I do, it is merely for a moment. All my life I have been the happy person. And I was either GREAT or terribly depressed. I never did mediocre. My emotions were always polar, and never in the middle. And now adays... I'm nearly always in the middle. Any usually I was in a state of joy. Sad things were fleeting.
I don't like this reversal I've come across. Where I'm normally "Okay" or "Not okay" or "Not great" or just "Bad" ... and "I feel amazing" is like this rare endangered species. I don't like it at all. I just want to be happy.
The president of my Texas home Stake, is President Hollingsworth. And he's been in the presidency for as long as I can, even though his position as president, is a new one. And he is just the most amazing man you will even meet. Say... you are standing in the church house talking to some people, and then he sees you, or you see him. Somehow you end up face to face with him, and he just smiles. And you know he is a worthy priesthood holder who is righteous, and full of joy. He just glows, and shines with the light of Christ. Then, he holds out his right hand, with no shame or regret for the fingers that are missing, and you shake his hand. At that moment he will ask you "How are you, sister?" with so much love, bursting and swelling in his voice. And you reply "I'm good." But such and answer simply will not do with President Hollingsworth, and he will respond, "Just good? Not GREAT!?" and if you change your answer to great, then his smile will grow wider, and you can part ways in peace. But if you say "Yeah, just good," then he will look at you with more love, and understanding than you could have ever guessed he might show you, and either ask you what he can do for you, or he will give you some small simple piece of advice, that just makes your heart glow.
And that is part of his testimony. Being good is not enough. Because we have the gospel. We are Divine Children of our Heavenly Father. We are loved. I want to be GREAT. I want to feel AMAZING. I want to once again use that wonderful word, MAGNANIMOUS! I need the blessing of pure joy, consistent joy in my life again.
So now, I must ask the Lord My God, what I am doing wrong, or how many things I am doing wrong. Somehow I must learn how I can be more self reliant, while depending on him more, and giving him my trials and sins. Somehow. But as yet, I don't know how.
I feel like... for months now, I have either been "Okay" or "Not okay" and I never truly experience joy. If I do, it is merely for a moment. All my life I have been the happy person. And I was either GREAT or terribly depressed. I never did mediocre. My emotions were always polar, and never in the middle. And now adays... I'm nearly always in the middle. Any usually I was in a state of joy. Sad things were fleeting.
I don't like this reversal I've come across. Where I'm normally "Okay" or "Not okay" or "Not great" or just "Bad" ... and "I feel amazing" is like this rare endangered species. I don't like it at all. I just want to be happy.
The president of my Texas home Stake, is President Hollingsworth. And he's been in the presidency for as long as I can, even though his position as president, is a new one. And he is just the most amazing man you will even meet. Say... you are standing in the church house talking to some people, and then he sees you, or you see him. Somehow you end up face to face with him, and he just smiles. And you know he is a worthy priesthood holder who is righteous, and full of joy. He just glows, and shines with the light of Christ. Then, he holds out his right hand, with no shame or regret for the fingers that are missing, and you shake his hand. At that moment he will ask you "How are you, sister?" with so much love, bursting and swelling in his voice. And you reply "I'm good." But such and answer simply will not do with President Hollingsworth, and he will respond, "Just good? Not GREAT!?" and if you change your answer to great, then his smile will grow wider, and you can part ways in peace. But if you say "Yeah, just good," then he will look at you with more love, and understanding than you could have ever guessed he might show you, and either ask you what he can do for you, or he will give you some small simple piece of advice, that just makes your heart glow.
And that is part of his testimony. Being good is not enough. Because we have the gospel. We are Divine Children of our Heavenly Father. We are loved. I want to be GREAT. I want to feel AMAZING. I want to once again use that wonderful word, MAGNANIMOUS! I need the blessing of pure joy, consistent joy in my life again.
So now, I must ask the Lord My God, what I am doing wrong, or how many things I am doing wrong. Somehow I must learn how I can be more self reliant, while depending on him more, and giving him my trials and sins. Somehow. But as yet, I don't know how.
Friday, October 9, 2009
Nelot A illwa ulys Perelfec olot
Selome elhalow ili elhail vemanil ageled telosc ilrewov elerm alyli fulile.
Silor elry.
Ili suluppulosei jelus tsiluelcka tollif alet hilis weeilk.
Silor elry.
Ili suluppulosei jelus tsiluelcka tollif alet hilis weeilk.
Monday, October 5, 2009
Emotional Drain
I'm not sure exactly what it's been today... but I am in a serious emotional drain. I know that it's been piling up for the last couple weeks, and it just simply hasn't gotten better. Probably didn't help that I wasn't productive at all today. I didn't get anything done on my list of things to do... and now have to complete my homework while I simply do not have the energy to care about anything.
Today... I woke up late. And my head just felt groggy all day. I can tell I'm starting to get sick... and it's not a party. Half way through the day, I got a phone call saying that my TSH, T4, T3, and T3total blood results were off the charts of way past normal, and that I definitely need to get back to seeing an endocrinologist. And it didn't really bother me at the time, because I've been experiencing the symptoms for some time now, and therefore already was expecting that answer. It would have been more frustrating for them to say it wasn't back. Because then I'd have to wonder what else is wrong with me.
At this point I just... feel a lack of hope for any of the currently stressing areas in my life. It's like no matter what I do, something's always wrong in my, or someone else's life. Being a young adult sucks. Because we're all growing and changing and being squished and molded... and so we never know who we are. Other than the fact, of course, that most of my closest friends know that they are a Child of God. Which helps. But everything else? Oh it's all changing.
There is no greater misery than having no hope... I'm hoping things will get better after tomorrow... but I have the feeling it will be a slow and steady process instead of just big and instant change.
I just want to be done.
Today... I woke up late. And my head just felt groggy all day. I can tell I'm starting to get sick... and it's not a party. Half way through the day, I got a phone call saying that my TSH, T4, T3, and T3total blood results were off the charts of way past normal, and that I definitely need to get back to seeing an endocrinologist. And it didn't really bother me at the time, because I've been experiencing the symptoms for some time now, and therefore already was expecting that answer. It would have been more frustrating for them to say it wasn't back. Because then I'd have to wonder what else is wrong with me.
At this point I just... feel a lack of hope for any of the currently stressing areas in my life. It's like no matter what I do, something's always wrong in my, or someone else's life. Being a young adult sucks. Because we're all growing and changing and being squished and molded... and so we never know who we are. Other than the fact, of course, that most of my closest friends know that they are a Child of God. Which helps. But everything else? Oh it's all changing.
There is no greater misery than having no hope... I'm hoping things will get better after tomorrow... but I have the feeling it will be a slow and steady process instead of just big and instant change.
I just want to be done.
Unconditional
It seems like people love me
Free of any strings
I see it as their folly
But I know the joy it brings
I see that people love me
And I have to wonder why
Even though they love me dearly
And can look me in the eye
They tell me not to worry
And I know it's not a joke
But it's still a little blurry
Why you weren't gone before I woke.
In you I still confide
For in your eyes I cannot err.
They could have all forsook my side
But I know that you still care.
And I thought -- what a pickle
But you continue faithful
Without the slightest struggle
For this love seems unconditional.
~Emily Capps
Free of any strings
I see it as their folly
But I know the joy it brings
I see that people love me
And I have to wonder why
Even though they love me dearly
And can look me in the eye
They tell me not to worry
And I know it's not a joke
But it's still a little blurry
Why you weren't gone before I woke.
In you I still confide
For in your eyes I cannot err.
They could have all forsook my side
But I know that you still care.
And I thought -- what a pickle
But you continue faithful
Without the slightest struggle
For this love seems unconditional.
~Emily Capps
Friendship
After getting home from conference today... I wanted to prepare, for some things that I've got coming upon me this week. A dear friend of mine, on Saturday, told me that if crying is the simple act that aids me in turning my burdens over to the Lord, then I should just cry. So... I decided that I wanted to watch a good crying movie.
Since it was Sunday... I chose Charly. I wasn't very far into the movie, before that same dear friend texted me to see if I wanted to go to game night. I ended up going, and therefore, obviously did not end up finishing said movie!
But, upon getting home at like nearly 2 in the morning... after doing my usual rounds on Facebook, I started up the movie again... I felt... and still feel, for that matter, very anxious. And therefore, was not exactly in the state of mind to consider actually going to bed.
There's a scene in the movie... where the main guy, just found out about the girl (whom he has recently fallen in love with) and her past, before he knew her. And he's not really sure what to think about it, and he doesn't feel comfortable with it, yet. And his mother comes out, and says the following lines:
"Does knowing about her past change the way you feel about her"
*silence*
"Well, then. She's better off without you, isn't she?"
If we cannot accept people for who they were, are, and can some day become... then we are worth nothing, and should not be worth anything. And we are certainly not worthy of being apart of their lives. No one said it wouldn't be hard. But, assuming we confide only in those we love and trust... no judgement, or pointing of fingers... should ever take place. And if it does... if it is not, or cannot be corrected... Then they are not worth it. Or, if you as the confidant are the one in the wrong... then you are not worth it.
No amount of love, can make up for a lack of trust... or unconditional love. And that's just how it is. That right there, my friends, is the key to every single relationship you will ever have for the rest of your life. And sometimes we have to let go of friendships and relationships... because they lack that trust, and/or unconditional love. Which hurts. Because we still love them. But love is not enough, my friends.
And sometimes... we find friendships that are near perfect projections of what friends should be. Unconditional, caring, sincere, and nonjudgmental. Those are what we live for, and what we strive for in this life. We are here to grow, and to find joy, and it is relationships like that, where you can grow together in joy.
True friendship is unconditional.
Which is what makes it priceless
and Beautiful.
Since it was Sunday... I chose Charly. I wasn't very far into the movie, before that same dear friend texted me to see if I wanted to go to game night. I ended up going, and therefore, obviously did not end up finishing said movie!
But, upon getting home at like nearly 2 in the morning... after doing my usual rounds on Facebook, I started up the movie again... I felt... and still feel, for that matter, very anxious. And therefore, was not exactly in the state of mind to consider actually going to bed.
There's a scene in the movie... where the main guy, just found out about the girl (whom he has recently fallen in love with) and her past, before he knew her. And he's not really sure what to think about it, and he doesn't feel comfortable with it, yet. And his mother comes out, and says the following lines:
"Does knowing about her past change the way you feel about her"
*silence*
"Well, then. She's better off without you, isn't she?"
If we cannot accept people for who they were, are, and can some day become... then we are worth nothing, and should not be worth anything. And we are certainly not worthy of being apart of their lives. No one said it wouldn't be hard. But, assuming we confide only in those we love and trust... no judgement, or pointing of fingers... should ever take place. And if it does... if it is not, or cannot be corrected... Then they are not worth it. Or, if you as the confidant are the one in the wrong... then you are not worth it.
No amount of love, can make up for a lack of trust... or unconditional love. And that's just how it is. That right there, my friends, is the key to every single relationship you will ever have for the rest of your life. And sometimes we have to let go of friendships and relationships... because they lack that trust, and/or unconditional love. Which hurts. Because we still love them. But love is not enough, my friends.
And sometimes... we find friendships that are near perfect projections of what friends should be. Unconditional, caring, sincere, and nonjudgmental. Those are what we live for, and what we strive for in this life. We are here to grow, and to find joy, and it is relationships like that, where you can grow together in joy.
True friendship is unconditional.
Which is what makes it priceless
and Beautiful.
Friday, October 2, 2009
Priesthood
Man ALIVE! Do I love the priesthood. That's really all I have to say, but really and truly, with all sincerity of my HEART, I LOVE this Gospel, and the authority that the priesthood has. We have the chance to hear the words of God, through their mouths, when they are using that priesthood, and when they are in tune with the Spirit of God. And it's really, just amazing.
I am so blessed to have the knowledge of this Gospel. And I just love it. I am so grateful for the great men in my life, that live up to that responsibility. I am so grateful for their spirit. I wonder sometimes if they realize the great work that they do in all of our lives!
Jesus Christ, our Redeemer, and Savior is the Son of God.
He lives.
And I know that this Church, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, is true. My goodness, it is true. And I love it!
I am so blessed to have the knowledge of this Gospel. And I just love it. I am so grateful for the great men in my life, that live up to that responsibility. I am so grateful for their spirit. I wonder sometimes if they realize the great work that they do in all of our lives!
Jesus Christ, our Redeemer, and Savior is the Son of God.
He lives.
And I know that this Church, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, is true. My goodness, it is true. And I love it!
O Lord My God
I stand all amazed at the love Jesus offers me
Confused at the grace that so fully he proffers me
I tremble to know that for me he was crucified
That for me, a sinner, he suffered, he bled and died
Chorus:
Oh, it is wonderful that he should care for me enough to die for me
Oh, it is wonderful
Wonderful to me
I marvel that he would descend from his throne divine
To rescue a soul so rebellious and proud as mine
That he should extend his great love unto such as I
Sufficient to own, to redeem and to justify
(Repeat chorus)
I think of his hands, pierced and bleeding to pay my debt
Such mercy, such love and devotion can I forget?
No, no, I will praise and adore at the mercy seat
Until at the glorified throne I kneel at his feet
I stand all amazed at the love Jesus offers me
Secure in the promise of life in his victory
Thus ransomed from death I will live to my Savior's praise
And sing of his goodness and mercy through endless days
Mosiah 7
17 And now, it came to pass on the morrow that king Limhi sent a proclamation among all his people, that thereby they might gather themselves together to the temple, to hear the words which he should speak unto them.
18 And it came to pass that when they had gathered themselves together that he spake unto them in this wise, saying: O ye, my people, lift up your heads and be comforted; for behold, the time is at hand, or is not far distant, when we shall no longer be in subjection to our enemies, notwithstanding our many strugglings, which have been in vain; yet I trust there remaineth an effectual struggle to be made.
19 Therefore, lift up your heads, and rejoice, and put your trust in God, in that God who was the God of Abraham, and Isaac, and Jacob; and also, that God who brought the children of Israel out of the land of Egypt, and caused that they should walk through the Red Sea on dry ground, and fed them with fmanna that they might not perish in the wilderness; and many more things did he do for them.
20 And again, that same God has brought our fathers aout of the land of Jerusalem, and has kept and preserved his people even until now; and behold, it is because of our iniquities and abominations that he has brought us into bondage.
33 But if ye will turn to the Lord with full purpose of heart, and put your trust in him, and serve him with all diligence of mind, if ye do this, he will, according to his own will and pleasure, deliver you out of bondage.
Confused at the grace that so fully he proffers me
I tremble to know that for me he was crucified
That for me, a sinner, he suffered, he bled and died
Chorus:
Oh, it is wonderful that he should care for me enough to die for me
Oh, it is wonderful
Wonderful to me
I marvel that he would descend from his throne divine
To rescue a soul so rebellious and proud as mine
That he should extend his great love unto such as I
Sufficient to own, to redeem and to justify
(Repeat chorus)
I think of his hands, pierced and bleeding to pay my debt
Such mercy, such love and devotion can I forget?
No, no, I will praise and adore at the mercy seat
Until at the glorified throne I kneel at his feet
I stand all amazed at the love Jesus offers me
Secure in the promise of life in his victory
Thus ransomed from death I will live to my Savior's praise
And sing of his goodness and mercy through endless days
Mosiah 7
17 And now, it came to pass on the morrow that king Limhi sent a proclamation among all his people, that thereby they might gather themselves together to the temple, to hear the words which he should speak unto them.
18 And it came to pass that when they had gathered themselves together that he spake unto them in this wise, saying: O ye, my people, lift up your heads and be comforted; for behold, the time is at hand, or is not far distant, when we shall no longer be in subjection to our enemies, notwithstanding our many strugglings, which have been in vain; yet I trust there remaineth an effectual struggle to be made.
19 Therefore, lift up your heads, and rejoice, and put your trust in God, in that God who was the God of Abraham, and Isaac, and Jacob; and also, that God who brought the children of Israel out of the land of Egypt, and caused that they should walk through the Red Sea on dry ground, and fed them with fmanna that they might not perish in the wilderness; and many more things did he do for them.
20 And again, that same God has brought our fathers aout of the land of Jerusalem, and has kept and preserved his people even until now; and behold, it is because of our iniquities and abominations that he has brought us into bondage.
33 But if ye will turn to the Lord with full purpose of heart, and put your trust in him, and serve him with all diligence of mind, if ye do this, he will, according to his own will and pleasure, deliver you out of bondage.
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