My life, these past few months has been good and bad. Though the good outweighs the bad. It was the bad that I learned from. Taking time out from being who I really can be, I've found how easy it is to just follow the crowd and take the road that's wider. Sometimes these roads look exciting and inviting. It makes us do things we think are fun at the time. We find out later that it gets harder to change direction as the road narrows and our 'car' can't maintain the same speed or control. Turning around takes a wide berth and a good steady mind. God gives us these things through prayer and supplication with him. He makes us aware that we are the ones holding ourselves back, not family, friends or those long gone. As mentioned in my mind during the session of church this morning while I listened to Russell M. Nelson, we are our own worst enemy. Our guiding angels don't have time to judge us. They are hear to help guide us. Family members who have past are doing the Lord's work. They are not spending time casting stones at us for our unfortunate life choices. Though I'm sure they would be happier if we made better decisions, they are a busy lot, sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ with those who haven't had the opportunity to hear it before hand. I realize for myself that my latest decisions were made to show off. The loss of weight was a good thing but for heavens sake, I'm getting older, why show off the bags and wrinkles. Time to wear the more modest clothing befitting my age and attitude. Though I will admit to keeping comfortable in the privacy of my own home, no more tight pants and tank tops in the public eye. Does the patio count? Cee Cee and I are up here watching the children play in our complex, and Ms Cee Cee us contributing to the noise level. As I sit here and write my thoughts, I am continually reminded of how I can share my testimony more with you.
Elder Nelson also mentioned that we shouldn't follow unauthorized doctrine and to be careful of the blogs we follow. As a writer of blogs, I can assure you that I will not attempt to lead you in a path of questionability. My purpose is only to share my feeling and the prompting of the spirit. I know my Father lives. I know he loved his son, Jesus Christ so much that he sent him down to sacrifice his life for ours. I know that Jesus atoned for our sins and wants us back with him and Heavenly Father. I know without a doubt that this the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is the one and only true church on this earth. I know that we have a lot of uphill battles to overcome these next few years. The time could be a few to a hundred years, but in God's eyes, it is but a short time. I know that I am sealed and married to the best man in the world. I want everyone to know how much I love my husband and how much I honor him by being the best wife I can be. I'm no "Fascinating Woman" but I do what I can ( see book Fascinating Womanhood written back in the fifties, depicting the Leave it to Beaver, June Cleaver type of housewife). I know he (my husband) holds the Priesthood of God and I honor and respect his calling as husband and provider. I know we are here in Utah for a reason, even if it is to only get our lives on track, once again. I know God loves me and wants what is best for all of us.
I know I love all my friends and family, no matter your race, religion, affiliation or whatever. I'm grateful for all I have and all I don't have. It humbles me to know that God loves us so much. It humbles me to understand how things have progressed these last few years especially. Those of us who have issues, let us pray that we can overcome them. We cannot wait until the last days. It's Saturday and almost midnight. Get things in order people.... Love yourself enough to change for the better no matter how you believe. Let us pray and share our testimony of Jesus Christ with everyone we know. Let us pray for the sick and afflicted that they can become better as God's will allows. Remember that we all have burdens and can overcome them through prayer and supplication. Be there for you. Be there for your friends and family. Mostly, be there for our Heavenly Father and his son, our elder brother, Jesus Christ. I love you all very much...Jan
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