Today was not my day.
I was reminded today that I am not a perfect person.
That I make mistakes.
I will always need the atonement.
I will make mistakes, but the Savior will always be there for me.
He suffered for my sins and shortcomings so that I can repent.
Today I am eternally grateful for the atonement.
For a new piece of wood.
My sister once told me a metaphor about the atonement. In this life we are given a piece of wood. This piece of wood is given to us in perfect condition. Its nicely painted white with no dents or blemishes. As we go through life, the piece of wood can take a beating. The paint chips, there are dents, cracks happen, a nail here, a nail there, and overall takes a beating. But the Savior is always there. When we take advantage of the atonement we would think that he fixes the piece of wood. But with the atonement, we are given an entirely new piece of wood. This wood is perfect. No matter how many times we go through this process, the Savior is always there to give us a new piece of wood.
Today I needed a break. A break from all the chaos in my head. So I donated plasma and then came to campus. I got to meet up with an old friend who is always there for me to listen. He genuinely cares about me and wants to be there to help me in whatever I need. He made me go bowling with him which turned my tears of sadness to being so happy that I was crying tears of joy.
All the good little things that happened today showed me that God is still there. That no matter what happens, if I turn to the Lord he will give me a new piece of wood.
A new start.
This song was going through my head all day. Grateful for the message it brings.
"I stand all amazed at the love Jesus offers me,
I will always need the atonement.
I will make mistakes, but the Savior will always be there for me.
He suffered for my sins and shortcomings so that I can repent.
Today I am eternally grateful for the atonement.
For a new piece of wood.
My sister once told me a metaphor about the atonement. In this life we are given a piece of wood. This piece of wood is given to us in perfect condition. Its nicely painted white with no dents or blemishes. As we go through life, the piece of wood can take a beating. The paint chips, there are dents, cracks happen, a nail here, a nail there, and overall takes a beating. But the Savior is always there. When we take advantage of the atonement we would think that he fixes the piece of wood. But with the atonement, we are given an entirely new piece of wood. This wood is perfect. No matter how many times we go through this process, the Savior is always there to give us a new piece of wood.
Today I needed a break. A break from all the chaos in my head. So I donated plasma and then came to campus. I got to meet up with an old friend who is always there for me to listen. He genuinely cares about me and wants to be there to help me in whatever I need. He made me go bowling with him which turned my tears of sadness to being so happy that I was crying tears of joy.
All the good little things that happened today showed me that God is still there. That no matter what happens, if I turn to the Lord he will give me a new piece of wood.
A new start.
This song was going through my head all day. Grateful for the message it brings.
"I stand all amazed at the love Jesus offers me,
Confused at the grace that so fully he proffers me.
I tremble to know that for me he was crucified,
That for me, a sinner, he suffered, he bled and died."
Today I read the talk "We are Architects of Our Own Happiness." By Gerald J. Causse
Some things that stood out to me:
"No, your happiness is not really the result of the circumstances of your life. It is much more the result of your spiritual vision and the principles upon which you base your life. These principles will bring you happiness regardless of the unexpected challenges and surprises you will inevitably face during your journeys here on earth."
"Wherever you are, whatever your circumstances may be, you are not forgotten. No matter how dark your days may seem, no matter how insignificant you may feel, no matter how overshadowed you think you may be, your Heavenly Father has not forgotten you. In fact, He loves you with an infinite love." -Uchtdorf
"You probably remember the scene where Simba receives a visit from his father, Mufasa, the deceased king. After his father died, Simba fled far from the kingdom because he felt guilty about his father’s death. He wanted to escape his responsibility as heir to the throne. His father appears to him and warns him: “You have forgotten who you are and so have forgotten me. Look inside yourself, Simba. You are more than what you have become. You must take your place in the circle of life.” Then this invitation is repeated several times: “Remember who you are. … Remember who you are.” Simba, completely shaken by this experience, decides to accept his destiny. He confides in his friend, the shaman monkey, that it “looks like the winds are changing.” The monkey replies, “Change is good.” And Simba says: “But it’s not easy. I know what I have to do. But going back means I’ll have to face my past. I’ve been running from it for so long.” “Where are you going?” the monkey asks him. “I’m going back!” cries Simba.8 We can all take—or take back—our place in the circle of life. Become who you really are. Your happiness and ability to find balance in your life will occur as you find, recognize, and accept your true identity as a child of our Heavenly Father and then live in accordance with this knowledge."
I am grateful for my trials. They have forced me to reevaluate my life and to recognize that I in fact am nothing without my Savior.
Just taking life one day at a time. One day.
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