Soooooo this semester is killing me. I literally have something scheduled every hour of every day, and I feel like I am drowning. My health is going down hill because I'm already burnt out. Amazingly enough though, I am doing really well in my classes. During quizzes, I have felt the Spirit enlighten my mind and help me recall information that I have studied. IT'S INCREDIBLE! The Lord is carrying me through each day and helping me to be successful, despite how hopeless I feel. I have been reading the scriptures first thing every morning, no matter how late I am running, and I know that I am being blessed for it. He can help me accomplish ANYTHING.
So What?
Because I am being so blessed, I need to show more gratitude to the Lord. I also need to trust Him, while putting as much of my own effort into my tasks as I can. Jesus Christ wants to be close to us so badly! He wants to help us and see us grow.
Now What?
I am going to start a gratitude journal. At the end of each day, I will write down three miracles that I recognized that day. I used to be very consistent in doing this, and it always brought peace and joy to me. By showing gratitude, our eyes will be opened to see just how involved the Lord is in our lives.
Ashely, I think that that is such a profound take away. Some people might look at that situation and feel like they were struggling and therefore God wasn't blessing them enough, but I like the way you look at it, the only way I am doing as well as I am is with God's help. Gratitude is such a huge part of that. I think Gratitude itself is a strengthening power that lifts our hearts so I really appreciate your example in that.
ReplyDeleteAshley I think a gratitude journal is awesome. I did one for a while on my mission and it was great, it really makes you focus on the good parts of your day, even if you feel like it was a bad day. Also, you are awesome for being so diligent in your scripture study.
ReplyDeleteI love that! Parents really can provide great relief! I think that being a parent really is such a sacred calling! I hope everything
ReplyDeleteWorks out for you Ashley!
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