… Let every man be faithful and very diligent in keeping the commandments of God, and cultivate the desire to do good to those around him; and if, in reflecting on the past, we find we have not acted strictly in accordance with the dictates of our consciences and duty, let us make ourselves right before God and man, that we may be prepared for every event that may transpire. Let the work of building temples and houses of worship go on; let [us] continue to educate [our] children and bring them up in the fear of the Lord, and let the Gospel still be carried to the nations afar. …Pres. Lorenzo Snow

“Place a cucumber in a barrel of vinegar and there is but little effect produced upon it the first hour, nor in the first 12 hours. Examine it and you will find that the effect produced is merely upon the rind, for it requires a longer time to pickle it. A person’s being baptized into this church has an effect upon him, but not the effect to pickle him immediately. It does not establish the law of right and of duty in him during the first 12 or 24 hours; he must remain in the church, like the cucumber in the vinegar, until he becomes saturated with the right spirit.”³

Have Faith

Heavenly Father is always there, all we have to do is trust in him!

Waiting on the Road to Damascus

New Begining!

So on Saturday My mother sat us(My sister,Brother, and MOI) down and gave us one of her famous "Talks"!  I have to admit that when She first began I was kinda not listening.  Just because I knew what she was getting at.  My mom has always been able to know what we need to hear.  She always knows how to get to us, whether we want to or not.  So we sat there and listened to her and off we went to do our own things. I have to admit, the rest of the night all I kept thinking was how she was right.
     All my life I have been taught to love Heavenly Father, I grew up in the Church.  Being a member of
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints has been a challenge.  But I have to admit that when I have been constant, and have lived according to the standards and beliefs, and when I have followed the commandments.....I have been the Happiest.  There have been many times when I have drifted away, and although I didn't forget about what I was taught, I chose to (as my mother put it) turn my back on our Savior.  
   That phrase kept repeating in my head all night.  She was right.  I hadn't thought about it that way.  But she was right, (As usual).  So the next day I got ready and attended Church, still thinking about what my mom had said.  As I sat there in Sacrament meeting, listening to the presidency give their talks, all I could do was think and feel that I needed to change.  As each of them Spoke I felt more and more inclined to make a change.  Finally as I heard President Mitchell Speak, I could no longer hold back.  I was so overwhelmed by his words.  As if they were meant for me....My tears began to flow, and I was overcome with that familiar feeling.  I knew Heavenly Father was there with me, and He knew that I needed him.  For a while now I had refused to listen.  I was not 100% dedicated to being the person He wants me to be.  I had "turned my back to him".....It was amazing and such a great comfort to feel His love.  A feeling that I forgotten, a feeling that I missed so much.  At that moment I decided that I would change.  That I would no longer continue on the path that I was.
   I know it will be a long Journey, but I am willing to take my chances.  I know I will face many challenges, and many many obstacles, but It is so worth it.  I know my Heavenly Father will be there to guide me and get me through this journey.  It is important for me to do this.  Not only for me, but for y Wonderful family!  I love My kids and My amazing Husband.  And I will do everything in my power to be an Example for them.

I really like this Video!  Hope you guys enjoy it as much as I did.

Rejoice in Christ: Thought For the Day Lorenzo Snow

Rejoice in Christ: Thought For the Day Lorenzo Snow

"Every man has got to learn to stand upon his own knowledge; he cannot depend upon his neighbor; every man must be independent; he must depend upon his God for himself entirely. It depends upon himself to see if he will stem the tide of trouble and overcome the impediments that are strewn in the pathway of life to prevent his progress. A man can get information by the operations of the Holy Spirit, and he approaches to God and increases in his faith in proportion as he is diligent."  Deseret News, Apr. 11, 1888, 200