So for some unknown reason, I decided to start blogging about my life. I have come to a point in my life where I have been so extrememly blessed and I SHOULD be grateful for all that I've been blessed with, BUT that has not been the case here. I feel so selfish and ungrateful when I should NOT be. I have so much! What am I thinking?! I have the desire to not only recognize all of my blessings, BUT to show my Heavenly Father that in fact, YES, I am grateful.
I am a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. I was baptized in April of 1998. I turned 8 that day. I do not remember too much about that day, but I know that I was happy and that there were many people who showed their love for me that day.
I know that I have a Father in Heaven who loves me very much. I know that His Son, Jesus Christ, died for ALL who have been born upon this earth and who have yet to be born upon this earth. I have been taught that throughout my life. I came to know that for myself. I know that both Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ live. I have a warm feeling in my mind and heart that tell me these things are true. I know that Jesus Christ once lived upon this earth and that he established His Church here for all to enjoy. I know that it was restored again along with the sacred Priesthood authority through the Prophet Joseph Smith Jr.
Although I know these things to be true, what good are they doing for me? Have I tried to learn more and keep the light burning in my heart? Have I tried to nourish and share my testimony recently? These are questions that run through my mind right now because I know that I haven't been doing my part. Although I served a full time mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, I have not been doing my part to keep it up, to endure fully to the end.
I am calling myself to repentance. The Spirit has touched my heart this day. I know that Heavenly Father and my Savior, Jesus Christ are yearning for me to come onto the path of repentance and FOLLOW THEM.
I know that Satan has crept into my mind and my life. I know he is trying to destroy my path of righteousness that is leading me to Exaltation. He has many, many followers who are helping him do just that. I will say NO. I will turn away from this day forward and do all that I can to follow the Victor, my Savior and Redeemer, Jesus Christ.
After I was baptized at 8 years of age, I also received the precious gift of the Holy Ghost. I have not treated this as a precious gift. I have not been utilizing this wonderful gift as much as I could be. This is a change that I have the desire to make right now. I want to invite the Spirit to be at my side ALWAYS. I want the Holy Spirit to not be offended and feel like He can and will always be there for me. Heavenly Father has blessed me with the gift of the Holy Ghost. I should and will treat it as a gift from Him.
I know that much of these desires are easier said than done, but I know that I have the help that I need. I have the support of Heavenly Father, Jesus Christ, the Holy Ghost, my loving and wonderful husband, Grandparents who have passed on, ancestors who have lived before me, my family here on earth, my friends, ward/church family, and so many more.
I really do NOT want this to be a one-day thing. I don't want to close this blog and never come on again. I want to do this daily. I want to share my thoughts daily. I want to continue to express my desires to change, to repent, to follow our Savior, to do good. I know this will help to bring peace into my life. I feel so light and happy right now. Please send support and prayers my way! I hope to keep this up!
-mi :D
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