Meet the Mormons

We were finally able to go and see this great film. There are so many good and wonderful people all over the world! Each one of the stories in this film testified to me of the goodness in people. Happiness is found in service, in love, in family, in Christ, in knowing your purpose, in being a faithful person, in strivng to live better lives. There is courage and strength in humanity. I am so thankful to be a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. I am grateful for the purpose, principles and power it brings into my life, my home, my marriage and my family.

When you wonder why some people are so happy look into their life. What do they focus on? What do they spend time on? What do they talk about? Life is meant to be happy and I truly feel that when you know why you are here and capture the love of serving others you find a deep lifting happiness. Life presents challenges and struggles, some that seem unbearable, but there is someone who can lift them, someone who can love you through them and guide you to a happy path. Jesus Christ IS the Savior of the world. He yearns to lift and bless us in our lives. I know that He lives, I know that He cares and I know that He is the example of a happy, rich and purposeful life. I choose to follow Christ, through thick and thin, through joys and sorrows, through the rough and tough. How grateful I am for others who share their stories and faith in Him!

Light

"Keep reaching for the light. And be the best you can be."

- Maynard Sorensen

Each year at Thanksgiving my grandpa (mothers father) shares his testimony and thoughts. Two years ago he kept repeating this phrase in his comments and it stuck with me. I have always been a seaker of light! I love finding it in the scriptures, seeing it burst through clouds in bright rays, watching it rise over a dew filled valley, feeling it warm my skin on a winter day, having it switch on like a lightbulb in my mind. Light is so important and we all should be reaching for it daily. 

Sometimes darkness can seem to be overtaking the light...but it never can. We feel alone, jealous, depressed, angry, unsuccessful, not good enough...the list is endless to the dark feelings this world can put into us. But ultimately we are all filled with light. In my faith we believe that all men are born with the light of Christ in them. This is what innately helps us be and desire good. Looking into the innocent, fresh and bright eyes of a new born is a witnessing moment of that light. Sady as we grow we are spotted with the world and darken a bit and can feel like we're lost. But we are only asked to be the best we can be (and in my opinion that means we're all pretty great). There really is greatness and glory in each of us. Finding the courage, the desire, the will and the drive to let it out is up to us. So let your light shine! Fill every dark crevice of your soul with it. And then the world will be blessed by that beautiful light you share!

Some great Light Scriptures:

New Testament;

Matthew 5: 14-15

John 8: 12-13

Romans 13:12

2 Corinthians 4:6

Ephesians 5:8

1 Thessalonians 5: 4-5

Psalms 119:105

Book of Mormon;

Mosiah 16:9

Alma 32:35

Helaman 13:29

3 Nephi 13:22

3 Nephi 18:24

Doctrine & Covenants;

59:24

88: 6-7

115:5

Some Light Hymns;

Lead, Kindly Light

The Lord is my Light

Abide with me Tis eventide

There is Sunshine in my Soul Today

Teach me to walk in the Light