A few years ago i decided "I knew" what would & wouldn't bring true happiness. I decided i didn't need any guidance in my life & i honestly thought i could make it through this life all on my own.
BOY... was i wrong!
i had hit rock bottom.
this is when my hardest, toughest, emotional soul searching adventure began.
this is when i finally realized that life is too hard to do alone.
I need Christ.
I need Heavenly Father.
I need Family.
I need Prayer & Scripture.
I need the light in my life.
as i began to take my little baby steps back in the right direction, i started noticing little blessings along the way. (little is a HUGE understatement)
i became grateful.
I became genuine.
I became tender hearted.
It became easier to smile.
I no longer felt a burden... instead it was replaced with joy.
I felt true love from the Savior.
Now Today... I know that my Redeemer lives. I know that he truly loves me & that he hears me. I know that Heavenly Father & Christ are rooting for us. They are on the sidelines pushing us just a little further. I know that life can be very hard sometimes, however I know that Christ is right that to grab your hand & start the journey back. I know that He knows each and everyone of us individually. I know he knows my needs, wants, concerns.
I see people in this world today that are aching, hurting, and that are just plain lost. It breaks my heart because i know where they are at. I know the anger, tears, frustration... i also know the tears of joy, happiness, & true peace waiting at the end of the long journey.
This time of the year especially, I am SO thankful for this gospel. I am so thankful for the Temples & the beauty, peace, & love you feel inside. I am so grateful for forgiveness/repentance. I am so grateful that we all had a Savior that was willing to do what he did. I love Jesus Christ & Heavenly Father with my whole heart & soul!
