Lessons from my Father

I look forward to those random moments when something my father would said to us girls over and over again and then within a matter of time~ what he says actually makes sense.

My father would always say, "Pain in good, it lets you know that you are alive."

Who in their right mind would want more pain?

My father was talking more a the lines of physical pain. Working on the farm and living in a household with 10 girls, you are lucky if you don't break a nail~ let alone get 5 new bruises from something or someone.

I got thinking about this statement and the different aspects of pain. Spiritual pain.

The Savior suffered the Atonement for us.

For the most part, we can't comprehend the actually pain the Savior went through.

ALMA 7:11-13

And He shall go forth, suffering pains and afflictions and temptations of every kind; and this that the word might be fulfilled which saith He will take upon Him the pains and sicknesses of His people.

And He will take upon Him death, that He may loose the bands of death which binds his people; and He will take upon Him their infirmities, that His bowels may be filled with mercy, according to the flesh, that He may know according to the flesh how to succor His people according to their infirmities.

Now the Spirit knoweth all things; nevertheless the Son of God suffereth according to the flesh that He might take upon Him the sins of His people, that He might blot out their transgressions according to the power of His deliverance; and now behold, this is that testimony which is in me.

LOVE & PAIN

What if there is LOVE that we can't comprehend ?

The Savior was willing and able to perform the Atonement for us.

He loves us more than we will ever know so He suffered beyond our understanding.

"Pain is good, it lets you know you are alive. "

The pain our Savior went through was "good" and because of it we are able to "live" with our Father in Heaven and our Savior once again

This I know more than I know anything else.

At what point in His mortal life can you see an instance when it was easy for Him?

Education for Real LiFe

Just when I thought all was lost....

"Your life is carefully watched over, as was mine. The Lord knows both what He will need you to do and what you will need to know. He is kind and He is all-knowing. So, you can with confidence expect that He has prepared opportunities for you to learn in preparation for the service you will give. You will not recognize those opportunities perfectly, as I did not. But when you put the spiritual things first in your life, you will be blessed to feel directed toward certain learning and you will be motivated to work harder. You will recognize later that your power to serve was increased, and you will be grateful."

President Eyring

Something I learned today...

Folly of Materialism

Material scientist use the forces of nature to make the environment of man better and more comfortable.

Spiritual scientist use mind-power to enlighten the soul. (Mind power shows man the way to inner happiness, which gives him immunity to outer inconveniences.)

WHICH one renders the greater service?

Tribute to my sisters!

Even though we've changed and we're all finding our own place in the world, we all know that when the tears fall or the smile spreads across our face, we'll come to each other because no matter where this crazy world takes us, nothing will EVER change, so much to the point where we're not all still friends.

TRANSITION

So its been awhile since I last posted, reason being...... several things have gotten in the way; family, holidays, turkey, knee surgery, pain meds, physical therapy, graduation, and lack of inspiration.

I was reading somewhere ( sorry I can't credit the source ) and it seem to fit perfectly with the "transition" I am currently going through.

All of us are either in quiet transition, the storm of tumultuous change, or simply find within ourselves a prompting that we must seek a different, more peaceful avenue upon which to travel the rest of our lives.

Its funny how I see myself at [the point above] numerous times within my life. Yet it always seem to be the biggest or most major choice at [that] particular time.

WHY?

I was talking with my grandmother the other day and she shared some thoughts with me. Here are a few that I love.

God approved of this trial and pain. A long time ago so did I.

God always lifts us up over the rough spots.

Never forget who wore the crown of throns.

Christ is in no hurry. He's at the finish line with the scars.

Instead of wishing you were someone else,

be proud of who you are.

You never know who has been looking at you wishing they were you.

Life is like a roller coaster ride,

It has its u p S and D o w n s.

But its your choice to SCREAM or enjoy the ride.