We ALL get so overwhelmed with life and our trials sometimes. In those moments when I just want to forget it all, something, someone or some message enters my life to just make me grateful for MY life and the blessings that God places in it for me.
Today it was Paul Cardall. I've mentioned him before and I'm a loyal fan of his and blog stalker. His entry that I read today just touched my heart. I am not looking death squarely in the face like he (and others with his heart problem) is each and every passing day. He is truly an inspiration!
I read heard a talk titled Come What May and Love it. Some of the highlights of this talk are SO true.
- The way we react to adversity can be a major factor in how happy and successful we can be in life.
- trust in yourself, not blame others for your misfortunes, and give your best effort in everything you attempt.
- Seek for the eternal. You may feel singled out when adversity enters your life. You shake your head and wonder, “Why me?” But the dial on the wheel of sorrow eventually points to each of us. At one time or another, everyone must experience sorrow. No one is exempt. Because Jesus Christ suffered greatly, He understands our suffering. He understands our grief. We experience hard things so that we too may have increased compassion and understanding for others.
- put our trust in our Heavenly Father and His Son, Jesus Christ.
Just some crazy thoughts running around my mind tonight.
2 comments:
Things seem to go the exact same way for me :) For instance, the message given in sacrament meeting today here was just what I needed to hear w/ the stress I've been dealing with lately. I haven't been looking at the positives in life. So even though Sacrament meeting is all I made it through, class just doesn't happen right now. Heavenly Father knew EXACTLY where to place a message for me.
P.S. I stalk Paul Cardall's blog too :)
I needed that. Thanks Amy!
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