Sunday, October 4, 2009

I am so full of gratitude!

We only have one session of conference left sad to say. :( There have been some amazing talks! I wanted to get on here and tell of a confirmation I had that these leaders are amazing people, who have the spirit so strong in there lives.
At the end of this session as it was showing our beloved Prophet Thomas S. Monson exit the pulpit area with his wife I was overwhelmed with the spirit testifying to me that this is a man of god, who gives us divine leadership for our day! He loves us all so much, and wants us all to make it back into our Heavenly Father's presence. If I do my part I know that I can do it, no matter how hard it seems at times. Repentance is real, and something I need to do more in my life. As I do so I know that I will grow spiritually. Presidant Monson's talk was all about service, and helping our brother's and sister's around the world. Being short on money I find myself using this as an excuse not to serve sometimes. Not a good thing for me to do. There are so many acts of sevice to be done. Calling someone who needs to talk, visiting the sick, racking leaves, watching kids for those who need it, help to clean peoples homes, and the list is never ending. Sometimes I catch myself being so caught up in my problems, that I forget the strength and power that comes with helping others with theirs. So many people have trials that are much more difficult and hard to deal with than mine by a long shot. It is my goal to be more service orriented, forget about myself and be more like my Savior Jesus Christ.
As I look to my Saviors example I know that I will be more apt to serve. I am so greatful for his love, and sacrifice. It is amazing to me that he should care for me enough to die for me. (I took that from one of our church Hyms) It truely is though, I can't imagine any greater love than that! The chance to feel his love everyday in my heart and soul is mine, if I do those things which will invite the spirit, and turn away from the things that bring me down. Yet again not always an easy thing to do. I will continue to make mistakes, but I will also be striving to do my best every day. He understands that I am not perfect, and loves me still. No matter what I do, I will have my Father in Heavens, and my Saviors love. Whether or not I let them manifest it to me is something completely up to me. As long as I do my best the Savior took care of the rest. Something I will never be able to repay, so it is my job to not take it for granted.
I know this church is true, not because someone told me it is, but because I have felt it in my heart. I feel my Saviors and Heavenly Father's love for me constantly. They reach out to me in times of trial and cary me through. I am so great full for a Prophet on the earth today, who recieves revelation for our time. I am greatful for my beautiful family. I have a wonderful husband who loves my children and I very much. My children are gifts from above. They have such amazing spirits, and when I hold them I can feel how important and special they are to their Father in Heaven. It is my work to raise them in a way that they know how important and loved they are. This is some of my testimony, my heart was very full, and I knew that I needed to share it.

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