I'm not all that articulate or profound. Nor, do I have anything original to share. But I want to add my voice (as Elder M. Russell Ballard has asked) to the cyber conversation on Faith. Another 'drop' for good is never a bad thing! :)
Each day I wake up, usually in the wee hours of the morning, to the sound of my 6 month old ravenous daughter. Once I've fed her happy and sleepy, I get to dedicate 1/2 an hour to the Lord in His Holy Scriptures. I know 1/2 an hour is meager compared to a lot of you faithful people, but that does me good.
I also study the scriptures with my husband, Brent, before we end the day. We study a different topic each week, this week focusing on Marriage. Can you think of a better topic to study before jumping into bed with your sweetheart?
So, each day I'll share what I've learnt in both these study sessions, as well as all the unscheduled teachings the Spirit see's I need throughout the day. It is quite amazing how often we are taught from on high, usually without even recognising it as such. President Henry B. Eyring shared a few years ago, how he would ask himself this question each night before retiring to bed, no matter how tired he was, and then he would journal the answer in his little notebook. "How had I seen the hand of God blessing our family today?". I too want to keep this record, so that my posterity can also see God blessing our lives.
I love the Lord. I love His Gospel. I love His work. If my voice is going to be heard, amidst the crowd of voices, that is what I want people to hear.
Wow, Jasmin! I think that is profound and so sweet! You DO have good things to say and are a wonderful reminder to all of us. Thank you for being so brave and willing to share! That's why Sister Missionaries are so wonderful!!!! :] Keep it up! I love your top and bottom quote especially!
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Thanks Chelsea! You don't have to be an RM to be wonderful. You've totally proven that!
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