conference...
While I am waiting for somehow my blogger to go back to normal.. UGh..
General Conference was so wonderful this weekend.
I am really trying to make an effort to make the spirit a greater part of my life- I know that sounds a bit weird, as I have been active in the church my whole life, but I really want my children and family to be comfortable talking about the church and spiritual things in the home. For some reason, it doesn't come so naturally to me, so I'm making more of an effort.
When we were about to be engaged Tyler mentioned that he had always promised himself- I can't remember if this was encouraged by his mission president, or mom- but that he wanted to hear my testimony before we were to be married-- I had such a hard time sharing that with him- I'm not quite sure why, but it definitely was a challenge. I think because I was always just 'average' at everything in the gospel- went to church every week, paid my tithing you know at the end of the year- as a teenager that was o.k., went and graduated from seminary but never really loved it.. really didn't like young womens.. you get the idea. The one thing that always kept me going was this simple thing:
I am happy when I am living the gospel.
My testimony is really that simple.
I know there are so many different and sometimes called 'weird' aspects of our religion, and the people at church aren't always perfect by any means... but when I read my scriptures, say my prayers, go to church, attend the temple, pay my tithing, etc... I am a happy person.
When I don't, I am not.
If for some reason you are struggling- I challenge you to try it. Just try living the gospel and see what it brings. Isn't that what we are all trying to reach and achieve? Happiness? True Happiness?
It is so wonderful that through the atonement of our savior jesus christ that we can have true happiness and live through eternity with our families.
I may not know everything about the gospel- not even close. I do not fully understand the scriptures, or know all the gospel stories by heart, I don't make it to the temple as often as I should, or am not the best at Family Home Evening and morning prayers, etc.. etc... but I am trying to live the best that I can because I know it is worth it.
General conference was really so wonderful this weekend. Maybe it's because I am not usually paying the best attention, or well asleep... but I feel like I got so much more out of this conference than any other before it.
The savior really does know each and every one of us personally, and is there to guide and direct us in our lives. I'm so grateful to have such wonderful and uplifting messages at a time where the world seems to be in such a mess. I truly am looking forward to reading the talks again when they come out in the Ensign... I think that is the first time I can Honestly say that. =)
I am so blessed to have such wonderful influences around me everyday. Family truly is everything. Our most important work will take place in the home... I love that quote. Lucy and Tyler are the best. I'm the luckiest girl in the world!
and truly. sorry for the 'mushy' post... i hate mushy posts. just on my mind.
General Conference was so wonderful this weekend.
I am really trying to make an effort to make the spirit a greater part of my life- I know that sounds a bit weird, as I have been active in the church my whole life, but I really want my children and family to be comfortable talking about the church and spiritual things in the home. For some reason, it doesn't come so naturally to me, so I'm making more of an effort.
When we were about to be engaged Tyler mentioned that he had always promised himself- I can't remember if this was encouraged by his mission president, or mom- but that he wanted to hear my testimony before we were to be married-- I had such a hard time sharing that with him- I'm not quite sure why, but it definitely was a challenge. I think because I was always just 'average' at everything in the gospel- went to church every week, paid my tithing you know at the end of the year- as a teenager that was o.k., went and graduated from seminary but never really loved it.. really didn't like young womens.. you get the idea. The one thing that always kept me going was this simple thing:
I am happy when I am living the gospel.
My testimony is really that simple.
I know there are so many different and sometimes called 'weird' aspects of our religion, and the people at church aren't always perfect by any means... but when I read my scriptures, say my prayers, go to church, attend the temple, pay my tithing, etc... I am a happy person.
When I don't, I am not.
If for some reason you are struggling- I challenge you to try it. Just try living the gospel and see what it brings. Isn't that what we are all trying to reach and achieve? Happiness? True Happiness?
It is so wonderful that through the atonement of our savior jesus christ that we can have true happiness and live through eternity with our families.
I may not know everything about the gospel- not even close. I do not fully understand the scriptures, or know all the gospel stories by heart, I don't make it to the temple as often as I should, or am not the best at Family Home Evening and morning prayers, etc.. etc... but I am trying to live the best that I can because I know it is worth it.
General conference was really so wonderful this weekend. Maybe it's because I am not usually paying the best attention, or well asleep... but I feel like I got so much more out of this conference than any other before it.
The savior really does know each and every one of us personally, and is there to guide and direct us in our lives. I'm so grateful to have such wonderful and uplifting messages at a time where the world seems to be in such a mess. I truly am looking forward to reading the talks again when they come out in the Ensign... I think that is the first time I can Honestly say that. =)
I am so blessed to have such wonderful influences around me everyday. Family truly is everything. Our most important work will take place in the home... I love that quote. Lucy and Tyler are the best. I'm the luckiest girl in the world!
and truly. sorry for the 'mushy' post... i hate mushy posts. just on my mind.
i love your mushy post. :)
ReplyDeletei read every word and loved it.
conference really was amazing this past weekend. i loved it and got so much out of it. you're right, Heavenly Father definitely knows us and knows what we need to hear.
thanks for sharing Carly! your testimony is beautiful!
I am so proud of you Carly! I love you. I wonder where you get that it, having a hard time sharing your testimony??? Love, MOM
ReplyDeleteSharing our thoughts and feelings about the gospel are hard. I think because it's all so close to our hearts. Thanks for your thoughts-I think it's wonderful!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing Carly! Isn't it great to have a husband who make you better?! Jason is really good with all of the gospel little things that I used to not be so good at, but little by little his influence is sure rubbing off! The gospel really does make us better!
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