My Princess

My Princess,

 Don't you believe that I know who you will marry, and that I'm capable of leading you to that right person?

Can you also believe that I am the God of all Creation? I know you better than you know yourself.

 I am perfectly able to bring this person into your life in my own time, in my own way... and I don't need your help.

God.

Hidden Wedges

President Thomas S. Monson was First Counselor of the First Fresidency when he gave a talk about hidden wedges and the how little splits can cause life time effects. To me this talk, thanks to my bishop really helped me and figure out some things in my personal life.

Recently, a friend and I had a rough patch which consist of very rude comments, complete ignoring each other, dragging others in, and being far to stubborn to actually talk to each other and figure it out. I blame our similar personalities. :P Well, I knew I needed to get over it and forgive and move on but it was hard when I felt like they didn't care while they thought I didn't care. It was a long, painful and sometimes tearful experience. It didn't feel like any of my prayers were getting answers so I asked my bishop for ideas; after a few days of sincere praying, pondering the scriptures, and reading "Hidden Wedges" I started to see my answer.

"The spirit must be freed from tethers so strong, and feelings never put to rest, so that the lift of life may give buoyancy to the soul. There are hurt feelings and reluctance to forgive. It doesn't really matter what the issue was. It cannot and should not be left to injure."
* This showed me that I couldn't just wait and wish upon the evening star for things to get better. I needed to buck up, swallowed my fears, and talk out both sides of our fight and move on. That won't mean things will go back to normal but they'll be better.

"Blame keeps the wounds open. Only forgiveness heals." *This was a large quote for me. I highlighted, underlined, boxed, and probably abused these two sentences. Blame is something we as human being want to do. That's all my friend and I seem to do, blame each other as the reasons for our struggling friendship.

 To my friend: I am sorry. It's not my first time apologizing and I know you've apologized multiple times. But I wanted you to read this and realized that I have forgiven you. I'm over it, honestly, I am. To be perfectly truthful, I just want my friend back. The one that I met last year in choir and have inside jokes that must be written in stone. I know things may not be the way they were exactly but I'd like my friend back. I hope you can take this and possibly we can start this friendship over again. (:

 

 

Not All Grown Up

 Recently I had a stressful day at school which caused me to come home crying. My dad was home and held me close as I cried; I cried for probably fifteen minutes in his arms. He stroked my hair, my back, and simply comforted me like I was a little kid once again. This struck me and has been with me all weekend. I'm not all grown up despite my growing age and growing independence.

I am not all grown up and I won't ever be; I'll be always wanting my mommy and daddy when my days are hard. And I didn't realize how fast I had be growing up until my dad called me 'baby' and treated me like his little first baby. My gratitude towards my parents is undescribable.

I may be growing up, soon be going to college, and sometime start a family on my own but I will always be my parent's baby and I love them with all my heart. Don't wish away your childhood and rush to leave your family's home; for they'll always be your family and be there for you. Never take them for granted because I know I'm trying not to.

I love my family and I'm so happy that I can be with them together forever. (:

Trust in the Lord

God is always there in your times of need but He wants you to grow and become a better you. Even though He is quiet doesn't mean He isn't listening. He is there for you. Always.

"Trust in the Lord is all thine doing and lean not unto your own understandings."

My Wonderful Parents

 

To my earthly Mom and Dad, I don't even know where to begin. You've helped me so much in my life; you've encouraged to do my best and even when I fell down you picked me up and helped me on my way. Even when I'm a stubborn teenage girl who wants to rebell and make my own stupid mistakes, you always stood next to me and loved me. I don't know where I'd be without you guys and I'm so grateful for everything you've done for me and for out family. I'm so happy that we can be together forever and that no matter what happens we will be a family.
I love you so much and not a day goes by that I don't appreciate everything you do. I hope you never forget what you mean to me and you'll always be my heros.

To my wonderful Father in Heaven, no words can express my gratitude. You are always there watching me, guiding me, and keeping me in your own prayers. You are always there even when I'm stubborn and want to take my own path. You always know what to do to help me in my times of need.  You have been so patient with me and my gratitude towards that is endless. I'm not perfect and I will never be but I know when I have you on  my side and I can become closer to what I've designed to be.
I know lately I haven't been the best daughter and the best example of a member of your church but I hope that with your help I'll become worthy once again and that I may continuely feel your peace.  I thank you for all the many blessings which you have given me and the trials you sent for me that I may grow. I thank you for everything you do.



Conference Quote!

"He knows your sacrifices and your sorrows. He hears your prayers. His peace and rest will be yours as you continue to wait upon Him in faith." -- Elder Robert D. Hales

"Just as the Book of Mormon makes the change plain to us, it also directs us upward on the path to eternal life." -- President Henry B. Eyring

"Your future is as bright as your faith." -- President Thomas S. Monson 

 

Pop Song, Great Message

Kelly Clarkson has produced another single called, What Doesn't Kill You (Stronger) and it really has some powerful lyrics that everyone should remember.

"What doesn't kill you makes you stronger, stand a little taller. Doesn't mean I'm lonely when I'm alone. What doesn't kill you makes you a fighter, footsteps even lighter. Doesn't mean I'm over 'cause you're gone. What doesn't kill you makes you stronger."

Her words are true, when we go through hardships and our trials seem to over take our lives we need to remember that we will get stronger because of our afflictions. The Lord told the prophet Joseph while he was in Liberty jail as he asked why he and the Saints are tried  over and over.

D & C 121: 7-8

7 My son, ^apeace be unto thy soul; thine ^badversity and thine afflictions shall be but a ^csmall moment;

8 And then, if thou ^aendure it well, God shall exalt thee on high; thou shalt triumph over all thy ^bfoes.

Your trials may be strong and feel overpowering and never ending but your afflications are just a small part. With each hardship that you conquer you are growing stronger; you may not realize how strong you've grown but you have. You are growing stronger with each trial and when you put your trust in the Lord, He will help you. He is always there for you. Always.