His Name

 

 

 

And His name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The Mighty God, The Everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. -Isaiah 9:6

Seek, Find, and Follow

As we seek Christ, as we find Him, as we follow Him, we shall have the Christmas spirit, not for one fleeting day each year, but as a companion always.  We shall learn to forget ourselves.  We shall turn our to the greater benefit of others.-President Monson

No Room

 

 

And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn. -Luke 2:7

Christmas Spirit

The Christmas Spirit hit me earlier this year.  I guess I usually catch the bug the first time we get a substantial snow and that happened a few weeks ago.  Today my favorite Christmas song "O Holy Night" replayed in my head over and over again, which reminded me of something I wanted to blog about everyday for a month starting yesterday.  I forgot yesterday so I am doubling up today.  In an effort to keep me and those of you who may read this focused on what Christmas is really about I am going to post a picture of a nativity I like everyday (if I remember).  To start off the batch pictured first is the nativity I own.  Then another I like.  Last my favorite Christmas clip ever!  I posted this on the blog a year or two ago and I may post it every year because I love it so much.  I am not a crier, but every time I watch it tears come to my eyes.  May we all remember that "God so loved the world that he gave his only Begotten Son."  I am going to try to remember everyday that HE is the reason for the season!

Forgiveness: My Burden Was Made Light

 

I remember watching this Mormon Message awhile ago, but I was reading last night in bed and read an article about Chris Williams in LDSLiving Magazine.  I was overwhelmed with the Spirit and in awe that a human could be so forgiving!  I wish you all could read the details in the article, but it is not on their website.  So attached you can watch the Mormon Message that shares so much about hope, the Savior, and forgiveness. 

What did I get myself into?

Yep, I got myself into a mess.  I accepted a new calling not knowing what I got myself into.  I have loved going to my new family ward and know it is the friendliest ward that I have ever been in.  Yesterday when I taught Sunday school to the 13-14 year old's I was humbled, almost brought to tears and learned so much.  I have not been in a family ward in over 10 years and have felt truly blessed to be back in one, but that class almost had me running back to my mid-singles ward.  Imagine 12 teens who would not be quiet, mostly boys, some punching each other and then me in shock.  It has been 15 years since I was their age!!!  While trying to teach about family, love, and home I was just telling myself "Be kind, be patient" over and over again.  I am in over my head and need the Lord's help majorly!!!  The great thing about the gospel is that we can accomplish all with Him.  Now I need to be better in tune with him and need other's advice/help. 

So far this is helpful...https://www.lds.org/youth/learn/guidebook?lang=eng

Trying

This week I had someone get very angry with me.  It was very hurtful and yes I broke into tears.  The things they brought up were very small and insignificant, but I think they had had a bad day or something had happened to them that day.  I apologized profusely, but they refused the apology and said that they would not talk to me for days.  I thought this was probably better so that they would have time to cool down. 

Since then the song "I'm trying to be like Jesus" has been running through my head.  I try my best to be kind and considerate to all, but I am not perfect, I am human.  "Love one another as Jesus loves you.  Try to show kindness in all that you do.  Be gentle and loving in deed and in thought, for these are the things Jesus taught."  I hope that others can feel of the love of the Savior.  I know that he loves me more then I can comprehend and forgives me for my imperfections. 

Here's the song