I woke up about an hour ago to my baby boy pounding on my ribs, as he often does in the late hours of the night. As I sat in wonderment of the little life growing inside me, I began to feel guilt. I felt guilty of the beliefs and truths I know being hidden away. It isn't fair of me to have the beliefs I have which make my life so happy, when so many don't even know what the reason for this life is. Now, I know many people have different beliefs, thought and reason in this life and the possibility of the life after-- And that is GREAT! smile emoticon We were sent here for that purpose! To decide for ourselves what is truth and how it affects our decisions. This is not by any means supposed to be preachy or overly religious. It's just what I believe.
I believe that my family can be together forever. This vague thought to me means that by righteous living and making certain sacred covenants, I can truly, physically have my husband and son forever. I can see my parents even after their lives here are done. I will be able to embrace my wonderful siblings who have influenced my life so much. I believe that I will have a life with them, if I decide to live my life in a way that I can.
I believe in this wonderful book called The Book of Mormon. I believe it to be another testament of Christ, written here on the American continent. I believe it goes hand in hand with The Bible, a beautiful testament of Christ. I believe that by reading these scriptures, I can learn about my Savior and about what my Father in Heaven wants me to focus on in this life.
I believe in Christ. Not as a fictional man in a story book or as some teacher that did some good things. I believe in him as my Savior. I believe he was a person that was all man and all God, which allowed him to do the things he needed to in this life. I know he served, taught and loved everyone during his life. I believe his last sacrifice was done so that each of us would be able to live with our families forever. That even when we made a wrong decision or lived less honorably than we should, we could make up for those mistakes and be clean. I believe he loves us so much, he'd be willing to do that.
I believe that the trials and tribulations we face in this life is for our good. I've heard people as "how can there be a God when there is so much sickness and hurt and pain". I believe that because our Father in Heaven loves us each so much, he has given us these trials. Through every hardship I've faced in my short 20 years, I feel like it has been for my better. I was able to learn that I was stronger than I ever thought possible. I was able to build faith in my Father in Heaven without seeing his face or hearing his voice. I was able to know my Father in Heaven because of the hidden blessings that came from each trial of my life.
I know I can speak to my Father in Heaven through prayer, and that he truly listens. Sometimes, that's all I need him to do. I believe, just like my relationship with my earthly father, I am able to speak to my Heavenly Father to receive guidance, comfort and a bounce of faith or trust when I feel like I have none left in me.
I believe that President Thomas S Monson is a prophet of God. I believe that the apostles are truly sent from our Father in Heaven. When I see these elderly men, so humble and kind, I can't help but believe they have to men of God. They live in a way that shows the face of God-- They serve, love, pray for us and so much more. Their focus is to serve everyone, not just those that choose the same beliefs as they do.
Now, this was a super long post, so I by no means thought any of you had to read the entire thing. I just wanted to know that I shared something so special to me with the people I love. I know each of us can be happy in this life and we should seek what truly gives us joy. For me, that is acknowledging my Heavenly Father and by living the commandments he has given me. And trust me, it is the greatest form of happiness.
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