"To those who are dealing with an addiction personally or within your family, i repeat, fervent prayer is key to gaining the spiritual strength to find peace and overcome an addictive craving. Heavenly Father loves all of His children, so thank Him and express sincere faith in Him. Ask him for the strength to overcome the addiction you are experiencing. Set aside all pride and turn your life and your heart to Him." M Russell Ballard
There have been many prayers for family members and I often ask if they will ever be answered and then I read this. I thank My Father in Heaven for having Him to help me and my family with this.
Saturday, June 29, 2013
Powerful prayer
"If anyone who is addicted has a desire to overcome, then there is a way to spiritual freedom-a way to escape from bondage-a way that is proven. It begins with prayer-sincere, fervent, and constant communication with the Creator of our spirit and bodies, our Heavenly Father." M. Russell Ballard
When I watch those who are in bondage this gives me hope. To know that they can be helped if they want that help. Drugs are the worst things I can think of. Not only does the user suffers but the family and friends as well. Heavenly Father has the power to take that away from them if they desire it.
When I watch those who are in bondage this gives me hope. To know that they can be helped if they want that help. Drugs are the worst things I can think of. Not only does the user suffers but the family and friends as well. Heavenly Father has the power to take that away from them if they desire it.
Good over evil
"one of the main methods he uses against us is his ability to lie and deceive to convince us that evil is good and good is evil." M. Russell Balard
The world seems to be heading in the wrong direction and fast. When I was growing up I was laughed at because my hand went up when they asked if my parents were still married. I felt ashamed for something that was good. It has come to the point that the bad seems good and the good seems bad. That lies become truths and truths are questioned.
The world seems to be heading in the wrong direction and fast. When I was growing up I was laughed at because my hand went up when they asked if my parents were still married. I felt ashamed for something that was good. It has come to the point that the bad seems good and the good seems bad. That lies become truths and truths are questioned.
Hope
"When you feel that there is only a thin thread of hope, it is really not a thread but a massive connecting link, like a life preserver to strengthen and lift you. It will provide comfort so you can cease to fear. Strive to live worthily and place your thrust in the Lord." Richard G. Scott
I have felt times when there seemed like there was no hope. That is when I had to pray for peace in my heart. Those are the times I feel closer to my Father in Heaven. That is when I can see the miracles surround me. I can see the love He has for me and my family.
I have felt times when there seemed like there was no hope. That is when I had to pray for peace in my heart. Those are the times I feel closer to my Father in Heaven. That is when I can see the miracles surround me. I can see the love He has for me and my family.
Power
"One of the greatest blessings we can offer to the world is the power of a Christ-centered home where the gospel is taught, covenants are kept, and love abounds." Richard G. Scott
When there is love for God at home, there is love for everyone. Light and darkness can not coexist. That is why when we have a Christ-centered home there is nothing less that can coexist in the home as well. It reminds me of they Himn "Love at Home".
When there is love for God at home, there is love for everyone. Light and darkness can not coexist. That is why when we have a Christ-centered home there is nothing less that can coexist in the home as well. It reminds me of they Himn "Love at Home".
No match
"Satan is no match for the Savior. Satan's fate is decided. He knows he has lost, but he wants to take as man with him as he can. " Richard G Scott
Even though satan has lost this battle, he is hard at work to take as many prisoners as possible. He has nothing to lose and he knows it. That is why he continues to take people with him promising then the world, when he can only deliver misery.
Even though satan has lost this battle, he is hard at work to take as many prisoners as possible. He has nothing to lose and he knows it. That is why he continues to take people with him promising then the world, when he can only deliver misery.
happiness
"Be obedient to the prophetic teachings Christ would have you follow. Don't rationalize away future happiness by taking shortcuts instead of applying sound gospel principles. Remember; little things lead to big things." Richard G. Scott
The littlest decisions can take us to the wrong places. Those who chose the easy way out can lose so much happiness here on earth and the eternities to come. Our minds can easily help us err. When we think no one will notice, or when we think no one will know. We seem to forget that the one who will notice and the one that will know matters the most. Little things can make big things happen.
The littlest decisions can take us to the wrong places. Those who chose the easy way out can lose so much happiness here on earth and the eternities to come. Our minds can easily help us err. When we think no one will notice, or when we think no one will know. We seem to forget that the one who will notice and the one that will know matters the most. Little things can make big things happen.
Decision
"Be certain that every decision you make, whether temporal or spiritual, is conditioned on what the Savior would have you do. When He is the center of your home, there is a peace and serenity. There is a spirit of assurance that pervades the home, and it is felt by all who dwell there." Richard G. Scott
When we make decisions we need to thing where those decisions will take us. Whether it will gratify us for a second or for eternity. we need to keep our eternal perspective when we make decisions. Our home must have the spirit at all times. Not just our home but our bodies as well.
When we make decisions we need to thing where those decisions will take us. Whether it will gratify us for a second or for eternity. we need to keep our eternal perspective when we make decisions. Our home must have the spirit at all times. Not just our home but our bodies as well.
Home
"The ideal place for that peace is within the walls of our homes, where we have done all we can to make the Lord Jesus Christ the centerpiece." Richard G. Scott
There were times when I was growing up where I was bombarded with different things at school or work. I knew that as soon as I would come home everything would be ok. To that I owe my mother. She had the spirit in our home at all times. Our home was where Christs spirit was present. We all knew that once we were home we were safe.
I have found that when the spirit is present our home is harmonious. We are happy and we have a safe heaven here on earth.
There were times when I was growing up where I was bombarded with different things at school or work. I knew that as soon as I would come home everything would be ok. To that I owe my mother. She had the spirit in our home at all times. Our home was where Christs spirit was present. We all knew that once we were home we were safe.
I have found that when the spirit is present our home is harmonious. We are happy and we have a safe heaven here on earth.
Friday, June 14, 2013
Truth
"It is true that there will always be those who will distort the truth and deliberately misrepresent the teachings of the Church. But the majority of those with questions about the Church simply want to understand. These are fair-minded people who are genuinely curios about us. Elder L. Tom Perry "Perfect Love casteth our fear" General Conference
There are always truths that are twisted and misrepresented. No, my father only had one wife. No, we do like music and we can dance. Yes, we watch television and hear the radio. I have been asked so many strange things and I wonder where they get the information. When they come to me I do want to know what they know first and then explain.
I know that many do want to know who we really are. Who we represent. I love those opportunities because if I can plant a seed that would make me happy.
There are always truths that are twisted and misrepresented. No, my father only had one wife. No, we do like music and we can dance. Yes, we watch television and hear the radio. I have been asked so many strange things and I wonder where they get the information. When they come to me I do want to know what they know first and then explain.
I know that many do want to know who we really are. Who we represent. I love those opportunities because if I can plant a seed that would make me happy.
Important
"We must not pick and choose which commandments we think are important to keep but acknowledge all of God's commandments. We mist stand firm and steadfast, having perfect confidence in the Lord's consistency and perfect trust in His promises." Elder L. Tom Perry "Obedience to Law is Liberty" General Conference April 2013
I was told once that there were members who picked and choose what they wanted to obey like a buffet. In order for us to be eternally happy we need to be obedient. All of Gods laws are important. All of his promises will be fulfilled.
I was told once that there were members who picked and choose what they wanted to obey like a buffet. In order for us to be eternally happy we need to be obedient. All of Gods laws are important. All of his promises will be fulfilled.
Changes
"The world changes constantly and dramatically, but God, His commandments, and promised blessing do not change." Elder L. Tom Perry "Obedience to Law is Liberty" General Conference April 2013
The commandments are eternal. Year after year things change, seasons change, but not Gods law. In order for us to be happy and to be able to go back to him we need to obey the commandments.
The commandments are eternal. Year after year things change, seasons change, but not Gods law. In order for us to be happy and to be able to go back to him we need to obey the commandments.
commandments equal love\
"A useful way to think about the commandments is they are loving counsel from a wise, all-knowing Heavenly Father. His goal is our eternal happiness, and His commandments are the road map He has given us to return to Him, which is the only way we will be eternally happy." Elder L. Tom Perry "Obedience to Law is Liberty" General Conference April 2013
That is the soul purpose of the commandments. A guideline for our safe return to our Heavenly Father. He wants nothing more than our eternal happiness and we are here to chose if we want that for ourselves or not.
That is the soul purpose of the commandments. A guideline for our safe return to our Heavenly Father. He wants nothing more than our eternal happiness and we are here to chose if we want that for ourselves or not.
Choices
"Satan has many reasons for doing what he does. Perhaps the most powerful is the motive of revenge, but he also wants to make men and women miserable like he is miserable. Each choice you and I make is a test of our agency-whether we choose to be obedient or disobedient to the commandments of God is actually a choice between "liberty and eternal life" and "Captivity and death." Elder L. Tom Perry "Obedience to Law is Liberty" General Conference April 2013
When we do something wrong we are no longer free. We are not tied down and we have given up our agency. Those who chose to do drugs once thought it was the freedom to do them, now find themselves tied down to something they can no longer control. Those who were free to watch inappropriate videos, now find themselves losing their self control.
Satan knows everyone weaknesses and he uses them to make us miserable like himself. That is why we need to be obedient and guard our agency.
When we do something wrong we are no longer free. We are not tied down and we have given up our agency. Those who chose to do drugs once thought it was the freedom to do them, now find themselves tied down to something they can no longer control. Those who were free to watch inappropriate videos, now find themselves losing their self control.
Satan knows everyone weaknesses and he uses them to make us miserable like himself. That is why we need to be obedient and guard our agency.
God is in Command
"In the universe, too, where God is in command, there is law-universal, eternal...law-with certain blessings and immutable penalties." Elder L. Tom Perry "Obedience to Law is Liberty" General Conference April 2013
I hear once that laws were made to be broken. I thought that was dumb. God has set laws not so we could break them but they were there to protect us. He does not want us to suffer, He wants to protect us from suffering. That is the only reason He placed laws in the first place. Just like parents here on earth. They guide us and give us laws for our own protections.
while I was growing up that did not seem the case but as I get older I can see what my parents wanted me to protect me from. To that I am grateful.
I hear once that laws were made to be broken. I thought that was dumb. God has set laws not so we could break them but they were there to protect us. He does not want us to suffer, He wants to protect us from suffering. That is the only reason He placed laws in the first place. Just like parents here on earth. They guide us and give us laws for our own protections.
while I was growing up that did not seem the case but as I get older I can see what my parents wanted me to protect me from. To that I am grateful.
Endure to the end
"Do not expect to be free entirely from trouble and disappointment and pain and discouragement, for these are the things that we were sent to earth to endure." Boyd K Packer "Prayer and Promptings" General Conference
Life is never perfect although I would love it to be. I know that I have so much pain I still need to go through but that is why I am here. I need to endure to the end. This is just part of life. "I told you it would not be easy, but it would be worth it." I keep remembering these words during the hard days in my life.
Life is never perfect although I would love it to be. I know that I have so much pain I still need to go through but that is why I am here. I need to endure to the end. This is just part of life. "I told you it would not be easy, but it would be worth it." I keep remembering these words during the hard days in my life.
Satan's tool
"One of the adversary's sharpest tools is to convince us that we are no longer worthy to pray. No matter who you are or what you may have done, you can always pray." Boyd K Packer "Prayer and Promptings" General Conference
Isn't it funny that when we do something wrong we think there is no turning back, that we are not worth the fight. That is when Heavenly Father wants us to pray even more. That is when He is waiting with open arms to help us back to the path. Satan knows this and uses this against us. He knows that we do not feel worthy of His love and plays with our minds and emotions. This he does to destroy the most precious gift given to us. The Atonement.
We are worthy and we are loved. We can always come back to Him and He is waiting for us. He wants us to come back to Him. Just like addicts who lose hope and feel that they are not worth fighting for. These are the souls He so desperately wants back in His flock.
Isn't it funny that when we do something wrong we think there is no turning back, that we are not worth the fight. That is when Heavenly Father wants us to pray even more. That is when He is waiting with open arms to help us back to the path. Satan knows this and uses this against us. He knows that we do not feel worthy of His love and plays with our minds and emotions. This he does to destroy the most precious gift given to us. The Atonement.
We are worthy and we are loved. We can always come back to Him and He is waiting for us. He wants us to come back to Him. Just like addicts who lose hope and feel that they are not worth fighting for. These are the souls He so desperately wants back in His flock.
MInds
"The lord has many ways of pouring knowledge into our minds to prompt us, to guide us, to teach us, to correct us, to warn us. The Lord said, "I will tell you in your mind and in your heart, by the Holy Ghost, which shall come upon you and dwell in your heart." (D&C 8:2)Boyd K Packer "Prayer and Promptings" General Conference
I have found myself in prayer for so many things but when I lost my mother I had never prayed for peace in my heart. I knew the church was true. I knew it with all my heart because of my testimony. This time when I prayed my testimony was doubled. I knew of His plan in my soul. I knew it because I had the knowledge given to me not only in my mind but in my heart as well. The Lord had take time and had given me the biggest hug and comforting words anyone could have ever given me.
I can testify that when we pray with a sincere heart and a contrite spirit we will get the answers and promptings we need by our loving Heavenly Father.
I have found myself in prayer for so many things but when I lost my mother I had never prayed for peace in my heart. I knew the church was true. I knew it with all my heart because of my testimony. This time when I prayed my testimony was doubled. I knew of His plan in my soul. I knew it because I had the knowledge given to me not only in my mind but in my heart as well. The Lord had take time and had given me the biggest hug and comforting words anyone could have ever given me.
I can testify that when we pray with a sincere heart and a contrite spirit we will get the answers and promptings we need by our loving Heavenly Father.
Father
"No father would send His children off to a distant, dangerous land for a lifetime of testing where Lucifer was known to roam free without providing them with a personal power of protection."Boyd K Packer "Prayer and Promptings" General Conference
I am humbled to know how I have a loving Father in Heaven who knows what I need and when I need it. To know that He thought of everything in order for me to come back to Him. To know that he will give me every help I need and sent His only Begotten Son in order for me to have an opportunity to go back to His presence.
It is through His Grace that we can be in His presence some day.
I am humbled to know how I have a loving Father in Heaven who knows what I need and when I need it. To know that He thought of everything in order for me to come back to Him. To know that he will give me every help I need and sent His only Begotten Son in order for me to have an opportunity to go back to His presence.
It is through His Grace that we can be in His presence some day.
Guiding light
"All are born with the Light of Christ, a guiding influence which permits each person to recognize right from wrong. What we do with that light and how we respond to those promptings to live righteously is part of the test of mortality."
Boyd K Packer "These things I know" General Conference April 2013
I have noticed that when I am obeying I am happier. When I disobey Heavenly Father I am sad and the light that we are born leaves me. This is part of the test here on earth. I know that if I do wrong I do not have the Holy Spirit with me and I am lost. In order for me to continue to have his guidance I do what I have to do to have it back into my life.
Boyd K Packer "These things I know" General Conference April 2013
I have noticed that when I am obeying I am happier. When I disobey Heavenly Father I am sad and the light that we are born leaves me. This is part of the test here on earth. I know that if I do wrong I do not have the Holy Spirit with me and I am lost. In order for me to continue to have his guidance I do what I have to do to have it back into my life.
God's law is Eternal
"The permissiveness afforded by the weakening of the laws of the land to tolerate legalized acts of immorality does not reduce the serious spiritual consequence that is the result of the violation of God's law of chastity."
Boyd K Packer "These things I know" General Conference April 2013
We have been trusted with a power and we are and should only be allowed for this power to be used with the proper authority. Satan knows that he will never have a body and it is exactly the tool he uses to deceive us so we can be his slaves. With not obeying the law of chastity we lose our agency as well.
Boyd K Packer "These things I know" General Conference April 2013
We have been trusted with a power and we are and should only be allowed for this power to be used with the proper authority. Satan knows that he will never have a body and it is exactly the tool he uses to deceive us so we can be his slaves. With not obeying the law of chastity we lose our agency as well.
Free to choose
"We are free to choose what we will and to pick and choose our acts, but we are not free to choose the consequences." Boyd K Packer "These things I know" General Conference April 2013
I have learned very quickly that we may choose what we want to do but we are not going to choose our consequences. We will either receive a reward for what we do or a consequence. Since I was little I knew my actions were either bringing me joy or sadness. Some choices may have brought me happiness for a few seconds but then the pain will come.
This is where the Atonement comes to the rescue. It is there for us but it is up to us to use it. To bring us back to where we are suppose to be and bring us back to our eternal destination.
I have learned very quickly that we may choose what we want to do but we are not going to choose our consequences. We will either receive a reward for what we do or a consequence. Since I was little I knew my actions were either bringing me joy or sadness. Some choices may have brought me happiness for a few seconds but then the pain will come.
This is where the Atonement comes to the rescue. It is there for us but it is up to us to use it. To bring us back to where we are suppose to be and bring us back to our eternal destination.
Teach
"Teach yourself and teach your families about the gift of the Holy Ghost and the Atonement of Jesus Christ. You will do no greater eternal work than within the walls of your own home."
Boyd K Packer "These things I know" General Conference April 2013
There is nothing more important to teach our children than about the Holy Ghost. We need to teach them to recognize his sweet whispers and to follow it. We need to teach them to always ask for guidance from it and to always want to be with it. Families are the most important thing we have here on earth and in the eternities to come.
I have a great family here and I want them to be with them forever. We all need the Holy Ghost to be close to us because that guarantees us that we are closer to our eternal destination.
Boyd K Packer "These things I know" General Conference April 2013
There is nothing more important to teach our children than about the Holy Ghost. We need to teach them to recognize his sweet whispers and to follow it. We need to teach them to always ask for guidance from it and to always want to be with it. Families are the most important thing we have here on earth and in the eternities to come.
I have a great family here and I want them to be with them forever. We all need the Holy Ghost to be close to us because that guarantees us that we are closer to our eternal destination.
"We will not always be safe from the adversary's influence, even within our own homes. We need to protect our nestings." Boyd K Packer "These things I know" General Conference April 2013
We are never safe because Satan is always trying to tare us down. We are not safe even in our homes. That is why we need to be on guard at all times. We need to be prepared to know what to do whenever anything arises. Just like Captain Moroni never rested and always prepared his weakest parts of his places, we need to make our weakest parts our strongest.
We are never safe because Satan is always trying to tare us down. We are not safe even in our homes. That is why we need to be on guard at all times. We need to be prepared to know what to do whenever anything arises. Just like Captain Moroni never rested and always prepared his weakest parts of his places, we need to make our weakest parts our strongest.
Saturday, June 8, 2013
God has spoken
"What I the Lord have spoken, I have spoken, and I excuse not myself; and through the heavens and the earth pass away, my word shall not pass away, but shall all be fulfilled, whether by mine own voice of by the voice of my servants, it is the same." Doctrine and Covenants 1:38
General conference reminder. Reading the talks brings peace in my life.
It might not have been a direct quote but a scripture. This is so powerful. To know that when we listen to one of Heavenly Fathers servant we are listening to Him. We are being chastised by Him. We are being guided by Him.
General conference reminder. Reading the talks brings peace in my life.
It might not have been a direct quote but a scripture. This is so powerful. To know that when we listen to one of Heavenly Fathers servant we are listening to Him. We are being chastised by Him. We are being guided by Him.
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