Non-Mood to Good Mood

We all have those days where we just aren't in the mood. I'm not even certain if you could categorize this as being in a "bad" mood, but it definitely isn't a happy-go-lucky mood! It's more like no mood at all. Just blah feeling. An off day, if you will. As you have probably guessed, today is one of those days for me. 

I slept way too much, causing a headache, and my stomachs been acting up. On top of that, I had to take my grandpa out to run some errands. Inside I was screaming and crying. Just like a toddler. "Why do I have to do this?" "I'd rather be watching tv." "Everyone on earth is annoying." (Haha that last ones harsh, but I'm sure you all understand that feeling) 

It feels like there is so much to do, but I don't actually want to do any of it! 

After running the errands with my grandpa, I came home and decided I needed to get myself out of this funk. I figured reading my Book of Mormon might help. Turns out it didn't. Instead, I read them with some sort of grudge, secretly not wanting to read at all. In the midst of my "scripture study", I overheard my grandpa's conversation with my mom on the phone. This man....he just constantly amazes me. Living with him is a blessing. The Lord knew that I would need my grandpa to help change me for the better, to place me closer to my Savior and the things that REALLY matter. He was telling my mom what a "sweet girl" I am and that I'm "always willing to help". He went on with a list of beautiful things to say about me, and all I could think was "Gee, I'm a real jerk." But before I could run too far on the negativity river, Heavenly Father opened my eyes. He touched my heart to remind me that even the smallest things are important and I am blessed beyond description. 

Immediately after this feeling, I saw a blog post about how The Lord will give us more than we can handle. It was a beautiful entry, and I will post the link at the bottom of this. Yet again, Heavenly Father was reminding me through others that I shouldn't be selfish. I should count my blessings and recognize His hand in my day-to-day life. 

And you know what? Today I did. Thankfully. That non-mood mood I was in has seemed to vanish altogether. How grand is it that our Father in Heaven stays aware of us, even when we probably don't deserve such divine attention. He is there. He is ready to bless us and to change our hearts to recognize those blessings. 

Reflect on your day. Remember what truly matters. 

GOD WILL GIVE YOU MORE THAN YOU CAN HANDLE

http://lemmonythings.wordpress.com/2014/01/05/god-will-give-you-more-than-you-can-handle-i-guarantee-it/

A Beautiful Risk Worth Taking

Well here it is, the cliché "beginning of the new year" blog post. Although, I have to admit, I never thought that the topic I have chosen to talk about would ever really be one I would talk about haha! Allow me to explain a little. 

The year 2013 was crazy for me, as you all have read. So many unexpected things happened...it's all quite hard to wrap my head around! However, every moment of 2013 has molded me into a person I can honestly say I'm rather proud of. The Lord has shown me how to rely on Him. How to trust Him completely. Once I learned that lesson, He blessed me immensely! Perhaps the greatest blessing I received, was the answer to a life long prayer....a prayer I always kept in my heart and one that, admittedly, I never thought would be answered. As far back as I can remember, I have asked my Father in Heaven to send me someone who would make me feel like a princess. Someone who would accept me, flaws and all. Someone who is smart, charming, hilarious, talented, creative, exciting, plays the guitar, and looks like Heath Ledger! (Haha...;P that's setting the bar pretty high, am I right?!) Someone who, most inportantly, has the same values and beliefs as me. In my 23 years of life so far, I have dated a few great guys! Most of which were not LDS. Those relationships were great and fun and I learned SO much, and I am incredibly grateful for them. However, there has always been something missing. I found myself giving up in a way. I didn't think it was possible for me to find someone with ALL of those things I had been praying for, so I said a new prayer. I told my Heavenly Father that I wasn't worried about finding anyone any time soon, and that I simply wanted to do whatever it was that He needed me to do. Once again, He taught me so much about myself. I learned to be proud of the person I have become. I learned how to love myself and to exercise my faith. Can you guess what happened next? My path crossed with a  smart, charming, hilarious, talented, creative, exciting, guitar playing, Heath Ledger look-a-like! Even better...we had the same values and beliefs! "No way will this amazing man EVER be interested in me" were my immediate thoughts. I'm happy to say, I was proven wrong. This mans name is Daniel, my boyfriend. :) Our story has been one unlike anything I'd ever expected, one I'm certain I will share with you all some day. For now, the point I need to convey is this: because of Daniel, I have learned what it means to really love someone. Heavenly Father knew I needed someone like him to be an example to me, to guide me and keep me on a path of goodness, to make me feel beautiful, to understand me, to make me laugh, to make each day a little brighter, and to teach me how to love. What a beautiful lesson to learn.....to BE learning still! Daniel reminds me to stay true to who I am and to stay close to my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. That is the most incredible blessing of all. 

Daniel is the perfect example of this quote by our loving, inspired Prophet Thomas S. Monson: "Never let a problem to be solved become more important than a person to be loved." 

I am so grateful for him. I don't know for certain what 2014 has in store, but I do know that I will take this lesson and strive to express my love better to all those I hold in my heart. I pray that you will all open your arms and embrace the ones you care about. There is no better time than now to love. :) 

"It is a risk to love. 

What if it doesn't work out? 

But ah, what if it does?" 

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