I think I have been nice this year. No. I KNOW I have been nice this year. I know I am not amazing and can always improve when it comes to being a good friend or family member. But, I just want to share that I believe I am as happy as I am right now because of a lot of factors, and there are a few that really stand out as the main reasons.
My family, which has new meaning to me, is amazing! Wonderful! Supportive! Patient! And oh so loving! My family includes many close friends who I cherish so much. I would not have made it through all I have with out them all! I have felt so much compassion for women (and even men) you have had to struggle on their own...without the support of friends and family. The holiday season is a time to pull those you love near and show them how much you care. I may not have monetary means to shower them with gifts...but I know someday I will be able to repay them for all they have done for me.
My testimony of the Lord Jesus Christ and the Plan of Salvation/Happiness! All my primary and youth leaders planted so much in my heart and soul...I will forever be grateful to them for their time and patience with my overwhelming personality. I have such a confidence in who I am and where I came from. I know I am a Daughter of God and I am of great worth! I have been brought to tears thinking of how precious my young women leaders are for instilling that in my mind. The church's youth programs are so inspired and such a blessing. I used to think I would be so intimidated to be a young woman leader (and I may be setting me self up for something) but now I would love to nail down the young women values in those girls and hope they will believe they are so precious in His sight! I am so grateful to have known what I am worth and what I am deserving of and where I can derive strength when there seems to be nothing left.
Many people tell me I am so strong and that I always seem to know what to say and always made the right choice...I used to say "I don't know where it comes from because I never took a class on this." But I have realized (with the pointing out by Mama Farley) that I do know where it came from. It came from being spiritually prepared and stable. I knew what I believed and I strove to have the spirit with me constantly. I am no where near perfect...but I was taught and knew the Lord loves me and wants to bless me...so why say no to Him? Ask for his blessings and guidance and strive to listen to the direction he wants you to go. Soon you don't have go through the steps formally of stopping and praying. I used to HATE making DECISIONS. Now I meditate and contemplate and listen to the spirit for direction...but I have learned that the more consistently you "trust in the Lord with all thine heart and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways and acknowledge him and he shall direct thy path." Decisions are easier and clearer. There is freedom and stress relief in turning to the Lord for guidance.
I know I never write this much but I have been feeling like I need to share with so many of you whom I love...my thoughts and my testimony.
My family, which has new meaning to me, is amazing! Wonderful! Supportive! Patient! And oh so loving! My family includes many close friends who I cherish so much. I would not have made it through all I have with out them all! I have felt so much compassion for women (and even men) you have had to struggle on their own...without the support of friends and family. The holiday season is a time to pull those you love near and show them how much you care. I may not have monetary means to shower them with gifts...but I know someday I will be able to repay them for all they have done for me.
My testimony of the Lord Jesus Christ and the Plan of Salvation/Happiness! All my primary and youth leaders planted so much in my heart and soul...I will forever be grateful to them for their time and patience with my overwhelming personality. I have such a confidence in who I am and where I came from. I know I am a Daughter of God and I am of great worth! I have been brought to tears thinking of how precious my young women leaders are for instilling that in my mind. The church's youth programs are so inspired and such a blessing. I used to think I would be so intimidated to be a young woman leader (and I may be setting me self up for something) but now I would love to nail down the young women values in those girls and hope they will believe they are so precious in His sight! I am so grateful to have known what I am worth and what I am deserving of and where I can derive strength when there seems to be nothing left.
Many people tell me I am so strong and that I always seem to know what to say and always made the right choice...I used to say "I don't know where it comes from because I never took a class on this." But I have realized (with the pointing out by Mama Farley) that I do know where it came from. It came from being spiritually prepared and stable. I knew what I believed and I strove to have the spirit with me constantly. I am no where near perfect...but I was taught and knew the Lord loves me and wants to bless me...so why say no to Him? Ask for his blessings and guidance and strive to listen to the direction he wants you to go. Soon you don't have go through the steps formally of stopping and praying. I used to HATE making DECISIONS. Now I meditate and contemplate and listen to the spirit for direction...but I have learned that the more consistently you "trust in the Lord with all thine heart and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways and acknowledge him and he shall direct thy path." Decisions are easier and clearer. There is freedom and stress relief in turning to the Lord for guidance.
I know I never write this much but I have been feeling like I need to share with so many of you whom I love...my thoughts and my testimony.
7 comments:
You are so amazing sis! I love you so much! Thanks for sharing.
You are amazing! I have always thought that & have always admired you. Thanks so much for being who you are and willing to share that with everyone!
You are amazing! I have always thought that & have always admired you. Thanks so much for being who you are and willing to share that with everyone!
Well said Holly! thanks for sharing your testimony. I hope that you never forget these things and continue to strive to keep this precious testimony close to your heart. You are a good example to many. :-)
Holly...Charlotte is beautiful! These are such cute pics of the two of you. I think about you often. When I read your blog update I could feel that you are doing OK...You are a strong woman. Happy holidays to you and Charley.
Melinda
I love you Holly, you are an inspiration to me. Love, Mom
We are glad to hear that you are doing so well!!! You guys look like you are doing well too; those pictures are adorable.
And, seriously, you are going to be on Wipeout? That is so cool! Good luck! Keep us posted for if/when it will air.
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