I have wanted to post about something for awhile but haven't been sure how to say any of what I am feeling. I have recently been reminded that there is a lot of sadness in the world. Lately Mike and I have been made aware of heartaches of multiple friends and familly. It seems that each day brings a new set of sad news to us. We have both looked inward and wondered what we can do to combat the temptations around us everyday.
Two things have been made clear to me through all of this. The first thing is that Satan is very real and no one is safe from his power. I can't live as if I think nothing will touch me. The second thing is that while there is a lot of sadness, there is a lot of joy and triumph. I have been impressed to watch some of my friends turn to God and find peace in the Gospel through these trials. I have been saddened to watch others turn away from God and seek happiness through smoking, drinking, and other forms of sin. I understand the others that feel anger in their hardship. Embarrassing as it is to admit, I have felt that feeling before, confusion and frustration that God would give me a challenge I didn't think was very fair. Looking back I see now where God was in those challenges and feel wiser and closer to God.
I just feel so thankful to know where to find the source of joy. I am thankful for a testimony and for the tools to combat Satan. I am thankful for an amazing husband that is much better than I am. He loves me and our children. I am ashamed when I hurt him or disappoint him and so happy when we work together to bring the spirit in our home and personal lives.
This is all very serious for a family blog but I guess I just wanted to share with my family and friends that read our blog that we love them and pray for them. For those that have turned away from God, we want to say that we feel such happiness in the Gospel and hope that you will see our happines and come back to Him.
Two things have been made clear to me through all of this. The first thing is that Satan is very real and no one is safe from his power. I can't live as if I think nothing will touch me. The second thing is that while there is a lot of sadness, there is a lot of joy and triumph. I have been impressed to watch some of my friends turn to God and find peace in the Gospel through these trials. I have been saddened to watch others turn away from God and seek happiness through smoking, drinking, and other forms of sin. I understand the others that feel anger in their hardship. Embarrassing as it is to admit, I have felt that feeling before, confusion and frustration that God would give me a challenge I didn't think was very fair. Looking back I see now where God was in those challenges and feel wiser and closer to God.
I just feel so thankful to know where to find the source of joy. I am thankful for a testimony and for the tools to combat Satan. I am thankful for an amazing husband that is much better than I am. He loves me and our children. I am ashamed when I hurt him or disappoint him and so happy when we work together to bring the spirit in our home and personal lives.
This is all very serious for a family blog but I guess I just wanted to share with my family and friends that read our blog that we love them and pray for them. For those that have turned away from God, we want to say that we feel such happiness in the Gospel and hope that you will see our happines and come back to Him.
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