happy like Jesus

I got thinking the other day on the past 5 years of my life.  I have gone on quite the journey & learned a few lessons more than i really wanted/needed to.  

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!