My mother-in-law (one of the greatest people to ever live on this earth) used to say, “Sometimes you have to go out on the porch and tell the Lord you can’t keep going. Then you go back inside and keep going.”
“Being all in can be so hard and it can hurt sometimes. It hurts when you give your whole heart to something and it doesn't go the way you thought.... But when you look back on your life, the greatest moments will be the moments when you went all in.” -Lee Anne Pope
I think back on my hardest days & I want to comfort my past self. I’d let him know he hasn’t been abandoned & there are friends, miracles, & incredible joys ahead of him. Despair cannot last forever.
Pain does change you, but it won’t break you. God can create beauty out ashes.
Your life has incredible purpose. You’d be shocked if you completely understood how important you are to God’s work. Don’t worry about grasping every detail right now, just do your best with what you’ve been given and more light will come to you as you keep moving forward.
Don’t you dare even think about giving up now, not after how far you’ve come. Often the most difficult times of our lives are stepping stones to the happiest times.
It may feel like Heaven has abandoned you, but one day you’ll look back and see God was directing every detail.
When a missionary comes home early don’t ask them when they are going back out.
Instead, put your arm around them. Tell them you love them and are glad to see them.
The Lord says, “If ye love me, keep my commandments.”
But He doesn’t say, “I only love you if you keep my commandments.”
God’s love is constant. It will always be there, no matter who you are or what you’ve done.
IMO it’s sad to hear of people calling missionaries “soft” or “weak” because the Church changed the policy. I’m pretty sure every missionary out left thinking they’d call home twice a year. Maybe we could be more supportive?
Compared to Jesus, aren’t we all soft & weak?
The day your loved one passed away was the furthest you will ever be from them. You’ll never in all eternity be that far apart again. Each day brings you one step closer together.
Because of Jesus Christ, one day you will talk with them, laugh with them, & hold them again.
Many around you are in an unseen struggle, a daily battle in their souls. They are trying to forgive, overcome addiction, push away doubt, or hold back grief. In the quiet heart is hidden, sorrow that the eye can’t see. Your acts of kindness can be a source of light & courage.
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Whatever your dreams of success are, make kindness a part of them. Strive to be the person whose friends remember & say:
“She was the kindest person.”
“He always made me feel like I mattered.”
“She didn’t just ask how I was. She really wanted to know.”
“He took time for me.”
The Book of Mormon says we must “come unto Christ & be perfected in him.” It does not say “be perfect & then come unto Christ.” We are trying to become better people, but it is the Savior who perfects us. Our good works show our love for Him, but it is His atonement which saves.
Your Heavenly Parents know everything about you and still love you. They are wise, patient Parents. They don’t expect perfection today. Instead of being disappointed by our mistakes, They are proud and pleased when we try to learn from them and decide to choose better tomorrow.
Life is a fight. You can’t back down when things get stressful & intense. You can’t allow fear, disappointment, or discouragement to make decisions for you. You are the child of Heavenly Parents, the ultimate creators. They expect you to create. Turn your dreams into realities!