Don't ever give up. Try your faith.

Well, It is May 29,2014.

I finished my junior year in high school today.

I AM A SENIOR!!!

I made it through a year of heart ache, change and miracles.

This school year (Fall 2013-Spring 2014) I took 11 classes total, held 3 callings, made new friends, got a job, and grew closer to my family. I was able to attend the General Women's Broadcast in Salt Lake City, I was able to tour BYU, went with the Sister Missionaries weekly, and on top of all that grow sooo much spiritually!

"How did you do that?" One may ask.

I knew first figured out what I want to do with my life, through long conversation with my parents, friends and most importantly my Father in Heaven.

I then trusted my Father in Heaven. I trusted what He had planned for me, I trusted that I could do it (with His help), and I trusted His plan when I was walking in the dark.

I then set my schedule, I made it challenging but still leaving time to fufill my callings, time to pray and read scriptures and time to serve.

I then prayed for strength and confidence. I had to believe in myself that I could do it. Sometimes that seemed impossible to do. I felt like giving up at times, I felt like just quitting. That's when my mom stepped in. She reminded me that I could do it. That is when I prayed for strength to make it through those trails and pain-in-the-neck times.

That's another time my Savior stepped in. He was there for me to just vent to. He was there to confirm to me that everything was going to be okay. He reminded me that with His strength I could do it.

 

I learned this year that you HAVE to put the Lord and His work first. You have to put the things He has asked, or called you to do at the top of your list. You have to remember what is most important; the Lord, His commandments, and family. Then you have to simply believe that ALL things are possible in the strength of the Lord. You don't have to know for sure that it will happen but you have to put that faith in Him (Proverbs 3:5-6), then you have to try your faith. (Ether 12:6) Nothing will ever come until after the trial of your faith. I know without a doubt now that I can do anything I set my mind to, when I trust in the Lord. (Matthew 10:26)

 

Was this year hard? Yes, without a doubt.

Was it worth it? More than I ever imagined.

Did I get what I expected? Not at all.

 

I honestly didn't what was going to happen. But because I trusted the Lord, sooooo many more blessings came than I ever dreamt of coming.

I am stronger. I trust Him even more. I have met amazing people. I have succeeded. I walked blindly and found the light. I am closer to my Savoir. I am closer to my family. I know I can do all things in with God at my side and never by myself.

 

Ever had a crazy dream of something you wanted so bad?

Challenge for you: Trust the Lord, find out if it is right, and try it.

 

Everything will be okay. But never, ever, ever forget the Lord in this process. Trust Him. Try your hardest to live the commandments, read your scriptures daily, pray all the time, fulfill your callings, and serve and love others. These are requirements to true success.

 

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My Hope on the Horizon

Honestly.. no I wasn't and I'm not okay. But I know, I know without a doubt in my mind that Heavenly Father has far greater plans than I do for my future. Proverbs 3:5-6 "Trust in the Lord with all thine heart and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge Him and He shall direct thy paths." If I had to lean on what I know, and what I think will happen I would be scared to death. I don't know at all what is suppose to happen, but I know He knows and that's all I can lean right now.

Ether 12:6 "And now, I, Moroni, would speak these things; faith is things which are hoped for and not seen; wherefore dispute not because ye see not, for ye receive no witness until after the trial of your faith." I know Heavenly Father loves me and I know He has the perfect plan for me. That is why I put my faith in Him. That is why I turn to him in every fear, insecurity, heartbreak and pain I have. I don't know it all but He does. He knows what's going to happen in my life, He knows exactly what I need for my BEST life. I don't know, at all, but He does. Thank goodness because life would be extremely frightening if He didn't. He knows. He's MY Father and He loves me more than I will ever know. I have a Savior who knows exactly how I feel, He knows exactly how to help me and He knows exactly what my plan is. These trials may seem unbearable, heartbreaking, and scary but they don't have to be, because they have prepared the PERFECT way for me to return to their grasp. I honestly miss my Heavenly Father, I know I was there with Him before this earth because I know that the love he has for me hasn't just arrived when I was here 17 years but it's much much deeper than that. I cannot wait for the day where my Father and Savior can hold me one day, to say "I told you it turns out good", I cannot wait to hug them and know all of with was worth it. Only through my Savior, Jesus Christ, can I be happy, I can be forgiven and I can become one day perfect. Jesus Christ is my hope and my light even when it's foggy and you feel like you can only see two steps ahead of you, know he holds that light, He knows where you're going and He knows exactly how to get you there. He is MY Hope on the Horizon.

What the bullies don't see

The bullies don't see that they are tearing him to pieces.
The bullies don't see him come home crying nearly everyday.
The bullies don't see him worry every morning what he looks like so he's cool enough for them.
The bullies don't see him cry himself to sleep because he has to go to school the next day.
The bullies don't hear him beg his mother not to go to school.
The bullies don't know how hard he tries.
The bullies don't know.

It breaks my heart to see him live this life of pain. It breaks my heart to see my baby brother so afraid to go school. It kills me that the teachers don't do anything about it. It kills me to see them not see the reason behind him acting out.

But it brings me comfort to know he can turn to the Lord and find peace and comfort. The Lord will always be there, but in the meantime love. "May we realize just how much we need each other, and may we all love one another better."- By Bonne L. Oscarson
People may not remember what you say but they will remember how you made them feel. Remember that you do not know what others are going through. You don't know how you're impacting someone's life, so love better. Because when you simply love someone you can change their life.

12 Months To Go!

Yesterday May 9th, 2014 was exactly one year until I can submit my mission papers! I am beyond excited! Ever since President Thomas S. Monson made the announcement October 2012 General Conference that all worthy and will young women can be recommended for missionary work at age 19 I've known that is what I wanted to do. That has been one of my biggest goals and now being one year away from being able to start and submit my papers, I am honestly freaking out. It is my dream to serve a mission and it is sooo close. I pray I will be able to prepare sufficiently so I can become the best missionary I can be for my Lord and Savior. I know that this church is true. I know Christ suffered and then died for me so I can become better, so I can become more like Him. I know that Joseph Smith restore The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, under the direction of Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ. I know that a 14 year old boy did see God the Father and His son, Jesus Christ. I am so grateful for the sacrifices made so I can have the Book of Mormon and be a member of this church. I am proud to be called a Mormon, Mormon was remarkable, he watched his nation perish because of unbelief, and he died with them to fulfill the Lord's will so we can now have the Book of Mormon. I know that Thomas S. Monson is a true prophet of God. I know that he was chosen because he is exactly what we need to make it through these hard times. I know without a doubt that the Book of Mormon is true, I know it changes lives and I know was written for us, for our benefit. I wish everyone knew of the joy of this gospel and the Book of Mormon, but I will try my hardest to help them find that joy. I know that a mission and sharing the Gospel is one of my purposes here on earth and I will do everything I can to fulfill that purpose.