"Our individual journey through life will be marked by sorrow and joy, sickness and health- even by failure and accomplishment. Failure, that monstrous and scoundrel who would thwart our progress, stifle our initiative, and destroy our dreams, has many faces. Can you recognize them?" President Thomas S. Monson
I have been in a funk (that's is what I am calling it now). I have been doing a lot of searching, soul searching, and praying. There is much heartache at my house. I have lost that special something that keeps people going. I have been trying to find it, and know that I have been in some pretty dark places.
But I am changing that. And I have recognized the pattern. And I will admit it is do to a poem that helps many others. It was shared by my cousin and seems to fit enough.
God, Grant me the serenity
To Accept the things I cannot change
The courage to change the things that I can
and the Wisdom to know the difference
I have changed it a little bit... it's more like a minute by minute prayer.
Please help me find peace, a softer heart and compassion
Please help me to understand and obey
Please give me the strength and courage to be righteous in all things
Please help me to follow thy will, and
Please help me love all
I am striving to get dressed, dress the kids, have healthy meals each day. Once I meet these goals, I will make new ones. This is my struggle. Thanks for the many friends, ward members and others... that have gone out of their way for me and my family. There are still many problems and appreciate any prayers given for us.
We love you all!
3 comments:
That poem sounds like my prayers at night.
I'm starting with little things too. Like, don't go back to bed once the kids leave for school..and stay there till they get back. Go to church. If it's not sunny out, do something to bring the sunshine to me. Make dinner. You know, stuff that I'm supposed to do without any thought about it. Like it's a reflex or something.
I really hope you get out of your funk. I've been there and it's not fun. I know you will pull through. And if not today, then tomorrow. To quote Scarlett O'Hara, "After all, tomorrow is another day."
I was reading in the Ensign this morning and kept thinking of you. The article Trials and Testimony was a beautiful uplifting article. It says-- God's plan is designed so that each of us will go through many trials in our lives. Trials are His way of stretching us and helping us become as He is. Our crises will differ in magnitude and frequency, but they will continue throughout our lives. As John learned, strength to overcome these trials and return to Heavenly Father is found in the word of our testimonies. I testify that as we turn to our testimony of Him in times of crisis, we can find the strength to overcome all that we are asked to endure.
I know that you have a strong testimony. I have felt it so many times. I am so impressed will how well you do over come the trials that have come your way. I know that you will be able to do it yet again.
Thanks for sharing with us so that we can learn and grow with you.
Love ya,
Amber
Hi Melanee, how are you? This is your long lost friend Kelly. I am sorry to hear that life isn't 100% right now. It seems everyone's life is going through this, they just don't say. We are waiting to hear if Justin gets into nursing school, and to say the least it feels like everything is hinging on it. I hope you are okay my dear friend, and know that I love you!
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