Hello! It's been a while since I last wrote. I apologize for that. Sorry!
Over thanksgiving I traveled to Utah to visit family. We got the opportunity to go to the temple for the lighting ceremony. As the cold weather chilled me from around my coat the hairs on my neck stood, but I felt a warm sensation inside as if shocked by electricity from the inside out. With each step closer to the temple, Each step closer to God's house.
I didn't realize how important I was to my Heavenly Father alone until I realized that whether my family was there or not, I wanted to go to the Temple. I felt very close, like I was being drawn to the temple like a magnet, and no matter how chaotic is was staying with your family through the crowds, when you look up, you don't even notice. This is what I am going to relate to the Christmas season. Everyone is bustling and trying to get the best presents for best prices and making sure everyone gets a fair amount and all the stress it causes parents... LISTEN TO YOURSELF! Christmas is not about worldly gifts at all. Christmas is about Jesus Christ. He came into this world to die for you. He came to suffer so you can be forgiven and return to God in Heaven. Please watch this video:
This year I challenge you to remember that you don't have to buy the biggest presents in the store, or the exact thing your child wants, because the greatest gift ever, was given to all of us already. And if you really want best parent award, you'd teach your children that. It's a very important for your children to grow up knowing the true meaning of Christmas, to really understand , Jesus Christ and God's love for all of us.
Merry Christmas!
A couple days ago I've noticed something in a little more detail than I ever have before. I realized how important people and their comments are to others. When someone says something like your cool its always nice. But what about the person next to them? Sometimes a simple complement to a person that feels left out could make there whole day. "Well duh" you may say but think about it. Have you ever been the younger sibling or friend that always looks up to the teen or the older one and you feel a little uncool. I know I have. I did a few days ago.
okay so I told you already that I'm petite and short, and I have a friend a month older than me that is a beautiful height and looks hmm about 17. She is really pretty. There was a couple guys we were hanging out with, one was my brother. (Btw were all related). Anyway, so one of the boys is 16. He told my friend that she was finally old enough to be cool. The boy my age looked over at me. The whole time the older boys acted like the boy my age was nothing but annoying. I just felt like I was a 7 year old or something. I suddenly got a feeling that I needed to leave. I decided to excuse myself to the bathroom then I almost went back in the room but felt like there was somewhere else I needed to be. My feet carried me downstairs where is realized a family home evening was going on. The spirit was much stronger in that room I decided to sit and listen. It just so happened to be about the guidance of the Holy Ghost. And I got to share the scripture D&C 100:12 its about continuing your journey here and remembering that Gods love is always with you. I love that scripture!!
Remember my post Rates??Labels.? well this post kind of go's along with that. Lets say Jen Frankfurter was rated by Ben Knack. Ben Knack was really cool and Jen was really sensitive to what people thought about her. Ben also rated Endna Lingle. He rated Endna an 8 she felt quite sad. She wanted a 10. Then Jen was rated a 6. What is that supposed to mean? Is Endna better? Am I ugly? All these thoughts go through a girls head. And the person may feel so bad that they wish they didn't even exist.
As you can see a simple number changed the way she looked at herself. You may say "well I give everyone a high number" Then what's the point?! give them all a one and they'd feel the same. And to the rated: don't let a number of one person's opinion ruin you. You are so much more important than 1 or 1 million. Gods love is perfect and you are important. I know that God loves me no matter what my problems are. No matter what you look like and/or how you do things God loves you with such a love that you don't even have to feel down at all. YOU ARE IMPORTANT. I want you to know whether adult or kid or teen, no matter what anyone says or "rates" those don't matter. I'll give you one more example. So a scientist who has had 20 years of experience and at least 10 years of schooling makes a discovery. Then a guy who was really popular through high school but is now a landscaper says to the scientist "There's no way! I work in a yard everyday. I don't think that's possible." That's an opinion. There has to be scientific evidence to prove something scientifically. Think of you as the discovery, God is a scientist, and the person that bugs you or something is the landscaper.
You are so precious to God and to Jesus Christ. He loves you and he knows that you are so important to the plan. You are a very important part of the plan. I testify that if you remember how much God loves you, you will let nothing someone says change you.
-K
"My own testimony grew as I learned about Heavenly Father and the Savior from the teachings and testimony of my parents, teachers, the scriptures—which I read diligently—and especially the Holy Ghost. As I exercised faith and obeyed the commandments, the Holy Ghost testified that what I was learning was true. This is how I came to know for myself."
—Robert D. Hales, "Eternal Life—to Know Our Heavenly Father and His Son, Jesus Christ"
Topics: Testimony
I testify to you that if you really work and strive to develop your own testimony it will develop and you will know for yourself the truth
Sharing Your Light
Posted: 12 Nov 2014 09:00 AM PST
"Think of the effect temples have on their surroundings. They beautify inner cities; they shine from prominent hills. Why do they beautify and shine? Because, as the scriptures say, “Truth shineth,” and temples contain truth and eternal purpose; so do you."
—Neill F. Marriott, "Sharing Your Light"
Topics: Temple
You are a light! Lead the way for those around you!!
today is going to be just a short blog to the members of the church this is not to make you feel bad or to make you think that you're not doing it right but just ask yourself today are you representing God at all times are you being an example to those around you are you really representing a member of the church of Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints? If you feel guilt or sorrow or maybe you like you want to do better when you read this You can be better you can be who God wants you to be he loves every bit of you and wants you to love him just the samejust remember who you are today and where you from and what you represent and who's with you . you are sons and daughters of God. have a great day!
Hey guys!! Haven't written in way too long and I apologize for that. Today I just got the feeling that a simple blog or testimony about positivity to come was needed by someone. I want everyone out there to realize that any trial will go away.
We all find ourselves in a moment that we wish could be over with or done, we find ourselves searching for a light at the end of the tunnel. I talked to my Dad recently, who has gone through some hard times in his life. I asked him if he would re-do or re-live any part of his life. He told me, his experiences were far too important to the man he is today to ever take back or re-live. He said everything in his life has happened for a reason. Good, or bad.
I want you to know that when you do find the light at the end of the tunnel, you may look back at that tunnel and realize how strong of a person it helped you become. Your experiences may not seem important now even if your looking back at them you may not feel the goodness with it, but later, someday you will. I testify to you with my heart that God see's the whole picture. He see's the life you have ahead. You can always be better.
The other day my friend was frustrated at gymnastics. She said no matter what was happening, she couldn't do it right. I told her ," You can't change the outcome or result, unless you change the way you do it." I want to share that with you either about your trails, your life, or even your sport, YOU CAN'T CHANGE THE OUTCOME OR RESULT, UNLESS YOU CHANGE THE WAY YOU DO IT.
If you are in a tuff time right now and are in a tunnel so to speak, I want you to know if you keep going, trying, fighting to stay one the right path and to not turn back and give up, if you endure the pain or suffering, YOU WILL HAVE A BETTER OUTCOME. YOU WILL BE STRONGER.
AND IT WILL, GET BETTER.
There is a song about the pioneers, the lyrics go, "Put your shoulder to the wheel push along, do your duty with heart full of song, we all have work let no one shirk, put your shoulder to the wheel."
I challenge everyone to look at the positive side of things and remember that Jesus Christ has felt what your going through, and if you pray, if you follow the commandments of God you will know FOR YOURSELF that everything is going to work out. YOU WILL BE OKAY :)
I leave these thing with you from the bottom of my heart, in the name of Jesus Christ,
AMEN.
-K
Hello!! LONG TIME no see!! I'm sorry I haven't rote in a while, I just would like to talk to you guys about what's funny and what's not. That may seen weird. You may be thinking well, my friend laughed at a joke once and I didn't think it was very funny, it depends on the person to see if its funny or not. Well yeah, but we all heard of what I like to call, hurt laughter. When someone jokes around and says something like "Your to stupid?" And then they both start to laugh but one the inside the other person really doesn't feel so good. They may not show it but I think everyone has enough common sense to know, that they may not act hurt or look it, they may even joke back but they still cant get that thought of, how you think they are, out of there head.
So, to be honest, you know we have ALL done this. You know you have. We may not realize it at the time but we can hurt someone on the inside pretty badly. I don't know if you have been joked to like this before and if you have you may think, wow she thinks we are soo sensitive. But I've seen this around me. And after the 'joker' walk away or talks to someone else, you can see the hurt in there eyes. And I wont say who but some people do this ALL the time in my early morning seminary class AT CHURCH. Yep. Sadly Mormon or not we all need to watch our judging. I hope and pray that the people will read this and take to heart what I'm saying. I don't want to ruin your fun, but offensive isn't fun. I don't care how many times the people that hurt laugh say they are not offended. Fine, okay but I AM offended when this happens around me. Not personally but when people especially priesthood holders do this it makes me feel a feeling of depression. I don't want others to have that impression of members of the church because there is lot's of members out there that don't judge in hurt laughing ways. SO PLEASE STOP IT!!! Mormons, WE NEED TO BE THE EXAMPLES!! NOT THE JUDGES OR BULLIES and to me this IS a form of bullying ones feelings.
AMEN! please remember this as you go through your daily lives and lets be the best we can:)
-K
Hello guys Happy Sunday!!! So I know it's not Christmas time but the wise men really stand out to me right now. So you know the Christmas story is right? The true meaning of Christmas is Jesus birthday. Mary and Joseph had traveled a long time with Mary on the donkey. They got kicked out or rejected by inn owners at everyone they tried until one man said they could stay in his stable. Then the shepherd saw the angle and the angle told him to go and seek for baby Jesus had been born so the shepherd did. The wise men saw the star and followed it. Did you know that it took the wise men around 3 years to actually get to baby Jesus? I want to compare us to the wise men.
So here we are on earth and maybe something in our life happened and we have a chance to go to church or seek the light of Christ. Say we choose the right path. We follow in faith, the wise men didn't see God on there journey, the just knew that the light was special. So we followed the light though our entire lives and we finally made it. To Jesus Christ and our Heavenly Father. That's just what the wise men did. They followed, sacrificing 3 years of there live to offer up there gifts to Jesus. So are you willing to choose the right path? Sacrifice immodest clothes, bad movies or thoughts, anything pornography, would you give those up and offer yourself give God all you have to live with him again? If you are not nodding or pondering a "yes" let me tell you this. So say we didn't follow the right path. Say that you didn't give up bed things and didn't give your thoughts to God. (Meaning think about him with every choice or decision). Well you will simply not end up with God and Jesus Christ. I'm not saying that if your not exactly like me or Jesus you won't go to the Celestial kingdom, because I'm not perfect, but if you do seek the truth and follow/keep the commandments, you will definitely be on the right track, now maybe you slip up a couple times on your journey where you say a bad word or go immodest to a party, that's the beauty of the atonement. Repentance. But you can't just do it over and over again and repent because that wouldn't get you anywhere, repentance is when you ask for forgiveness and then TRY your very BEST to not EVER do it again.
I testify to you that through God we can be made perfect if we follow his ways. Search for the Gospel my friends, Walk in faith, give yourself to him, and go back home again. I promise if you do this you will find great joy and happiness. God loves you all and hopes that you will return to him.
I chose this video so that you can really think, are you willing to put God first? I pray for you that you will know the true answer. Today is Sunday, would you go to church today? I hope and pray that you will decide to come to God. He is worth it my friends. CTR!!
-K
Hey! It's Friday already? Sorry I haven't written in a while. Time has shortened! I just wanted to tell you guys about the importance of your family. You may roll your eyes because your siblings are soo annoying or your parents just don't get it, or maybe your a busy parent and you just feel like there isn't enough time, and it's not worth the fight to get your family to spend some time together. I want you to understand that, no matter what is happening in your family right now, even if your family is split, you need to spend as much time with them as you can.
It really hit me how much my parents influence my life. I have always been stuck to my moms hip. I don't hardly ever leave her alone. But when we are away from each other I really realize how much she impacts me as a person. I see my mom clean, do dishes, do laundry, and no matter what is on her mind or stress she is feeling, she always has time to give me a hug or show that she loves me. My Dad is a very hard worker. He is doing nothing but service all day everyday. Not only does he provide for our family but he fixes furnaces and heaters, for other people so they can be comfortable and happy. And my dad and I may not show it but we have a special bond especially when we dance together, My dad has danced with me since I could walk. Every dance competition we have went to we have won, but its not the winning that makes it special it's the love that he shows me. My 4 sisters are so caring to me and I love them so much. Three of my sisters live pretty far away and I don't get to see them very often. But when I do there is joy. My brothers are goofy guys that couldn't be merrier. They find so much joy in the littlest of things. And they always got your back and can make you laugh. Then there is my nieces and nephew. The cutest little bundles of joy you'd ever meet. I love them so much. My aunts uncles and cousins are pretty far away but we are all conjoined in our hearts.
How'd you get here? Why are you in this family? Why is that your last name? We believe love is between man and women. Some may strongly disagree or believe that love comes different for everyone, but let me explain. When a mother and a father look into there own flesh and blood, there baby's eyes, they see an amazing creation from God. All kids are. You can't have kids without a man and a woman. And you may say, I can adopt kids. And you can but how would you feel if you went to school and it was mothers day. Or fathers day and both your parents were the same gender. How fair is it to the kid to not get a mom and a dad? You have a mom and dad right? Every kid deserves to be loved by a mother and a father. Say that two men adopted a little boy. As the boy grew up he wonders what it's like to be loved by a girl or woman so he is going to seek out love elsewhere before the bonds of marriage because he doesn't know. There was a study that proved a girl with no father or male figure will try to seek out love from a male and be troubled and confused. I personally think It's so important for a child to have love and support from a mother and a father. So no I don't support gay marriage. That doesn't mean that I don't support love. Love comes from a family.
This video doesn't describes love more than any text. There might be a time in your life when you lose someone you love, you can see them again you know. Families are forever. :)
-K
Happy Sabbath! Yes Sabbath means Sunday. Some non-members may wonder what the big deal is on Sunday and why can't they shop? So here you go. Sunday is a special day to us because it's when we go to church. What's the big deal about church? Well not only are we taught be chosen teachers on subjects that touch our hearts, but we have a chance to take the sacrament. Now the Sacrament is a very important part of our church and I don't want to explain it wrong so If you have questions about it ask, But DON'T ABSALOUTLY DON'T LOOK IT UP ON THE INTERNET. The internet has lot's of truths but LOTS of lies so unless you go to Lds.org or Mormon.org DO NOT LOOK IT UP ON THE INTERNET!!!
Anyways, so yes you have church but why can't you go shopping after you ask? Well, we believe that God blessed the Sabbath day as a day of rest. A day where worldly labors and activities are put aside. So why are you blogging or why is there Mormons on the internet then? Well even if it wasn't Sunday, most active Mormons don't look up or post bad things on the internet any day of the week because we believe the spirit is with us always and if we do bad things or look up bad things we will be unable to hear or feel the Holy Ghosts' presence around us.
This topic of 'even if it's not Sunday we don't do bad things'.. goes right along with one of my FAVORITE QUOTES!! Here it is: Following Christ is not a casual or occasional practice but a continuous commitment and way of life that applies at all times and in all places.
- Elder Oaks
So in a more clear way if that's not too clear to you is Following Christ is NOT just once a week or during church activities, its a commitment of everything you do, every day, to make god happy and live a great life.
Now that may seem like a lot of work. EVERYTHING? you wonder? Well think about it, the way we dress lets us represent what we stand for as witnesses of God. (meaning believers). The way we act, we do not participate in any inappropriate conversations whether it's the subject , or gossip or talking/planning about something like skipping school or anything like that. In the way we speak, Sunday or not we do not use God's name in vain, swear or cuss. Or talk bad about others(gossip) or talk about bad thing's even if we're not swearing. The way we are, yes we won't change for anyone, or anything we should not have to apologize for having high standards. Like if your friend want's to make your homecoming dress and she says that it's going to be a complete surprise except for size. The night of the dance, she shows you so you can start getting ready. Your heart sinks, it's sleeveless and very short. So you reply, I'm so sorry but I can't wear that, it's immodest. She replies, common' you don't have to be modest tonight! It's homecoming! All you have to do is say, homecoming or not I'm still going to be modest. Now this doesn't mean you have to hurt your friends feelings because the Lord doesn't want you to appear mean. You could even say, maybe we should get matching dresses, further before the dance of course, but then pick out something modest.
So it may be hard to imagine being this 'different' to the non-members. But it's not bad at all, it's so much better and even more so knowing that your Heavenly Father looks upon you smiling. I have a friend from gymnastics that would probably say, "Well I don't really require him to smile at me to be happy like you." That makes me want to cry. She chose to come to this earth in the premortal world. She did or else she wouldn't be here. SO DID YOU. If you didn't choose to come to earth when we were all in heaven with God you would not be here. It hurts sooo much that she doesn't know that anymore.
I TESTIFY TO YOU that you decided it'd be best for you to come to earth. And every single trial you have, is meant for you so that you can learn and grow from that. PLEASE PLEASE remember not only who you are but who you were. You decided to come here!! You wanted and asked for everything that has and will happen in your life! But you have been blessed with agency to choose the kind of life you want to live. Please choose the right. YOU know what the right is. But only YOU can make yourself choose it. You are so important and the things you do are so important. so ask yourself: am I living in a way that God would be smiling right now?
Some may say no and shrug. I pray for those ones. And for everyone else.
Don't be nervous, it's not too late to start over.
-K
Happy Friday everyone. Do you ever wonder about who you are? We all do. I think we have all come to a time where we have realized we don't know why we're here or what our purpose is. We don't understand why we are the way we are. Looks and personality, someone is always telling us we should be like every one else. Which is different than who we really are. If you have ever been to Justice or seen a magazine from Justice, you'd notice that at least they used to put, 'Be true, be you,' on every shirt and honestly I thought it was really cheesy. I'm mean who else would we be? But the more I think about that statement, do you ever wonder who you really are? Like maybe you wonder where you came from. (non members). Even members may, or may have wondered at a time in there life, is it all true? Am I really god's child? I can testify to you that it is absolutely positively true. EVERYONE is a child of God. And I hurts me to know that some of my very good friends may not understand this. I really wish that they could know and have the joy that I have. One of my very best friends told me yesterday, "Krissy, you are always so happy and positive! How do you do that?" I smiled and said Thank you. I should've used that as an opportunity. I should've said, I have been blessed with such great knowledge. I should've added, "Celia, you and I and everyone are sons and daughters of God, therefore there is always a reason to be happy." So the only thing I can do now is share that with her and all my other friends now. We are so special to him. We are so very loved in every way! Till eternity and back 100,000 times!!! He died for us and if he had to,he'd probably do it again. He has perfect love for every human being and all his creations. Our time is now. We all have missions on this earth no matter what. We may not now our missions yet but we will figure it out if we follow the commandments of God. Here's a video to remind you of the amazing things we can do to remember we are daughters and sons of God and to act upon it.
You are a swan. Be the example in your home, school wherever. Even if your not a member of the church, you are so special and if you want to know more about The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, don't be afraid to ask. :)
-K
Hello guys!
So I was watching a video that I will link to this in a sec. but it is a quote I have on my wall. I don't see as much of this happening as I did when I went to public school but it happens to a lot of people. Judging. Yeah you know what I'm talking about, stereotyping. You guys I am most defiantly not just talking to members of the church in any of my posts I mean I am but I'm also referring to the non members. Anyway judging is like not even knowing a person but because there in a wheel chair you try to plan your route to class differently so you don't see them. What if you were exactly the same personality wise but you all of the sudden got in an accident and got a wheel chair. The next thing you know, no one even talks to you they just look at you disgusted and try there best to avoid you. It's never really happened to me like that before but I know that it's not the right thing to do and I wouldn't feel any better knowing I am trying to be ignorant.
Now, gossiping is really hurtful. And I'll admit that I've caught myself in some situations that were very hard to get out of. But after you can't take one more second of it you just leave. I don't know fully about it but I have been a subject of someone's gossip before and it's not fun. Don't make peers around you feel that way, it's one of the worst things ever. So just don't bring up things that could hurt someone and if one of your friends does, before it gets bad please change the subject or just come out and say, "Um lets not gossip." It doesn't have to be mean just straight forward.
I know it's hard sometimes but holding grudges, we shouldn't and we have all been mad at someone before and maybe stewed upon way longer than we should. And it's difficult I know. But lot's of trials and adversity come to everyone so please remember that not everything people say is meant to crush your soul or ruin you to every depth, dramatically speaking. Some times someone will say something super mean and they said it. No type of revenge or 'getting even' is going to unsay what they said. So we just have to pray for guidance to be forgiving, and understand how to 'let go' of things that there is no control over. Please watch this video even though it may look boring, PLEASE!! ITS SOOO IMPORTANT! LISTEN TO THE WORDS! BECAUSE THEY ARE SAID FOR A REASON!! I testify to you that what he says is so true!!
So like the bully in the video I posted before, he realized how much bulling hurts others and he didn't want to be that guy. Do you? Because hating, gossiping, ignoring, ridiculing, holding grudges, or wanting to cause harm, IS BULLING!!
Ask yourself, am I a bully? You and god know the answer. Even if you answered no, I encourage you to stand up for others and not be included in anything like this, don't be afraid to walk away from that group of 'cool kids' that are talking about other people and calling them rude things. Strive to be different in the best ways and God will be proud of you and with that, YOU will be proud of you.
Happy Wednesday! Hope you all or having a good day. You may have just rolled your eyes at my last sentence thinking, 'good day? I never get those.' If you think that everyday then you might struggle with depression. Or maybe are just depressed for the time being. Maybe your not happy with how you look or how you act. Look at your hands right now. Study them for a moment. Every single part of your hands and the rest of you are made by god, in his own image, whether your hands take you to the Olympics, or your hands gave you a job or your hands do service, God prepared them specially for your life. For whatever you do he has prepared your body to a perfect T, where it does only what you need it to do. Don't be depressed about what you can't do, think about how far you have come.
Maybe your a stay at home mom with children and all you do is take care of the kids that you don't even have time to do anything for yourself. Something you always have time for even though it may seem impossible is to stop. Stop and look back. Change your perspective. The kid running around chasing his sister around and he knocked over your lamp yesterday doing the same thing, your just about to yell, STOP. Look at his face and think of the day you had or got him. The innocence he had. And now his muscles are strong enough that he can run all by himself. Look at your daughter. Look at all the simple trials she may face at her school or with her older/younger siblings. Think of the personality she has. God painted her hair, and made her spirit that it might grow, and learn in it's own way.
Feeling a little better? Don't hesitate to count the blessings you do have whether it's your kids or it is simply having a place to live. Being able to see and to read what my hands have typed. I typed for you. So that we can make the world a better place so we can smile and be happy! Enjoy what we have instead of hate what we don't have. I invite you to watch this video and count your blessings. You are soo special to God just the way you are. You don't need to look like everybody else or be as happy or smart as that person. Keep smiling and realize that you are a masterpiece and a great proud possession of God.
There is always something we think is bad wrong or missing, but there is so much more that we have.
-K
Hey guys! TESTIMONY TUESDAY!! First of all sorry I didn't blog yesterday it was one of those CrAzY days :) But in a good way. I started the day going to Seminary for the first time. When you're there you forget about how early it is and just focus on the important things, I like it a lot.
I also did my school work which is new for me. I have a math class of course, Physical Science, High school Music, writing composition and writing literature and some others too. Including my favorite, Spanish class. Whenever I do that class I am reminded of how God made the different languages. And how no matter what language we speak, or what we look like, God understands and loves us with his perfect love. Makes you smile don't it? :)
So after school work I got to go babysit my niece and nephew for a little while. They are so innocent and pure I love being around them. My niece is 3 and she is the cutest little firecracker you'd ever see. She is so beautiful and sweet. She doesn't try to act up. She loves singing primary songs and she's not even old enough for primary yet. She sings almost all verses of 'I am a child of God" all the time and I never really thought about it but not only can she sing the verses word for word she also knows the lyrics. Yes there's a difference. She knows she is a child of God. She knows that we go to church to learn about Jesus Christ and Heavenly Father. And that makes me smile. My little nephew is hardly little. He is 7 months and he wears 12 month clothes. You look at his gummy grin and drooly chin and he lights up your heart and makes your whole day. He has a mind of his own and he really studies people's faces almost as if he recognizes them. He is a rolly scooty guy when you put him on the floor not crawling quite yet. But in the walker he walks around like nobody's business.
After babysitting I went to gymnastics early. I got a chance to see the optional girls' new leotard for competition. My coach told me that if I work super hard then I might be able to wear one and be an optional. How cool is that? That's one of the MANY reasons I love gymnastics is, you always have something to look forward too. Always a goal. And some may go by really slow but it makes it that much better when you finally get what your aiming for. I got my handstand on bars yesterday and I felt like up there, upside down, griping the bar tightly through your grips and the chalk flying, that I was right where I belonged. That moment I felt as if I was definitely doing what my body is made for. I started gymnastics for a reason.
Okay okay back on earth now!! woo. So today there's not been a whole lot happening because I haven't gone to gym yet. Oh and it's only about 8:30am. I didn't feel very good when I woke, this am. Still kind of gurgaly tummy. I hope and pray it goes away. I hope and pray also for you. On this Testimony Tuesday I'd like to share about the wonderful abilities God gave us. He helped us become who we are by giving us talent. You may be a singer, artist, or a dancer, or a softball/baseball player. Maybe hockey or football, or a musician, sew, cook, whatever you do, you do for a reason. If you frown upon all of those things, and your not really sure what your talents are, ask yourself, am I trying to see or find my talent? Am I working to improve it? I testify to you that you have a talent, It's just a matter of finding it. Please remember that God is always there for you even at school or at your home. He will even here your prayers if your in a grocery store. And don't be afraid to pray or ask him any questions you have, whether about you talents or about something completely different.
Your talents can be used for many things I encourage you to use them to do good deeds, and to show your love for Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ and they will bless you. :)
-K
Today, I woke up at 5:00 am to practice for seminary. I'm not a very good morning person especially when it starts getting cold. But I woke up and read my scriptures until 7:00 this morning. I studied and pondered and took notes of the teachings of Christ, what he taught people just before he died, he rose the dead, he made the blind see and he fed five thousand people with a loaf of bread then I read about death of Christ and the Resurrection. I also read the story of Noah's Ark. The creation of the world, and Adam and Eve, until they leave the garden.
Jesus did so many good things when he was on the earth and he has never stopped. He preformed so many miracles even to have people call him a fraud. He had such a kind patient heart and nothing of the world could even make him begin to wander. He could've yelled, NO! I didn't do any of that! But he didn't. And he went through everything you could imagine. Imagine putting every single pain you have ever had, have, and ever will have in a jar. Every single pinch and paper cut to every sprang and broken bone. Store it in a jar. Now have every human being that has ever lived, living now, and ever will lives' pain jar too. Jesus took that. Yes. Every single pain you felt he went through just for you so that you could live with god again. The least we could do is what he and Heavenly Father asks. What does Heavenly Father ask? Live like his son. Help others as Jesus did.(You may not be able too rise the dead or make the blind see, but we can do service and set examples and live to be our very best). Even being kind shows his love. Also, following the laws of God is a big one. He didn't just make up commandments to see who'd do them, he made then so that there will be order, and we will live in peace. D&C 88: 119 'Organize yourself, prepare every needful thing and establish a house, even a house of prayer, a house of fasting, a house of faith, a house of learning, a house of glory, a house of order, a house of God.'
Like I said earlier to have order we need to follow Gods' laws. ST John 14:15 it says 'If ye love me, keep my commandments. What are the commandments?
1 Thou shalt have no other gods before me. Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image or any likeness of anything that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath or that is the water below the earth. Thou shalt not bow down thyself to them, nor serve them for I the Lord God am a jealous god visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children unto the third and fourth generation of them that hate me. And showing mercy to the thousands of them that love me and keep my commandments.
2 thou shalt not take the name of the Lord thy God in vain, for the Lord will not hold him guiltless, that taketh his name in vain.
3 Remember the Sabbath day to keep it Holy.
4 Six days shalt thou do thy labor and do all thy work. But the seventh day is the Sabbath of the Lord thy God in it thou shalt not do any work thou, nor thy son nor thy daughter thy manservant nor thy maidservant nor thy cattle nor thy stranger that is within thy gates. For in six days the Lord made heaven and earth, the sea, and all that in them is. and rested the seventh day wherefore the Lord blessed the Sabbath day and hallowed it.
5 Honor thy Father and thy Mother; that thy days may be long upon the land which the Lord giveth thee.
6 Thou shalt not kill.
7 Thou shalt not commit adultery.
8 Thou shalt not steal
9 Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbor.
10 Thou shalt not covet thy neighbors house. Thou shalt not covet thy neighbors wife nor his manservant nor his maidservant nor his ox, nor his mule, nor anything that is thy neighbors.
We also follow standards which help keep us safe and remember who we are.
Have you every wondered what nobody notices? Like do you wonder if anyone looks at the same tree your looking at when your driving home from vacation? Or maybe simpler like, I hope no one notices the stain on my shirt or the really bad hair day I'm having. But a question I have is, do non-members notice the comfort from the Holy Ghost? Or the warnings? Things that they think are from there conscious, have they ever wondered who was telling them? There was a time when my Mother was at home and got the feeling she needed to lock the door right then. She felt like someone could just walk in her house. She said that it was a very calm but weird feeling. In the next few minutes (after making sure all the doors were locked, she went online. The next thing she knew internet and T.V were filled with information about a random man that walked into a Troutdale home at about 3:00 pm. He was trying to rob the home in the middle of the day. The couple ran out of the house and drove away. And the man wasn't caught until I think it was an hour later. And Troutdale isn't very far from my house where my mom was home.
I'm so grateful for the Holy Ghost more now than ever and If you read my other post, 'It mAy bE haRd...' you'd know why. When I walked into that building I felt very alone even though there was so many kids. Do non-members feel this way? I have been a member all my life and I'm so grateful for that. I couldn't imagine not knowing about where I am and what the Plan is.
To the non-members, if you really do feel this way and have questions, they can be answered. And you can't just shrug thinking, 'Well I don't have questions.' I bet if you re-read the last sentence, you'd be all, 'what plan is she talking about? THERE IS AN ANSWER IM NOT MAKING THIS UP!! I promise. If you have any questions PLEASE ask. You can ask me, and if I don't know the answer I will give you info for someone that can. So send me an email, FB me or simply comment on this post. You must realize that its not bad if you don't have questions, but let me ask you this, What's the point of having a question?
To get an answer? To get someone wiser's opinion? To make others realize the question and answer themselves? All are correct in some ways. But it's important to have questions just like it is reading instructions. Say you were putting a motor in your car, you have never done this before but you were determined to put it in without asking any questions, or looking it up on YouTube. So you put it in and it didn't quite fit but you shrug thinking it might supposed to look like that. Now you try to start your car and it catches on fire. And never works again, and that means you never use it again. See, if you would've asked it would've made more sense and your car would probably work. The point is, if you think you don't have questions or its not cool, I assure you that somewhere deep down you have a question, and personally blowing up your motor because you didn't ask questions, is NOT very cool or impressing! ;)
James 1:5-6
'5 If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of god, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not and it shall be given unto him. 6 But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that waverith is like a wave of the sea. driven with the wind and tossed.
Neglect. Like we don't matter. We have all felt it. In fact it may be a cause to depression. And we have all felt depression. Am I wrong? Maybe you feel like if you disappeared no one would even notice. All there would be is more food, and more space. Maybe at school you never get called on or your last to get chosen for a team in P.E. Like your older or younger siblings are cooler, better, or just plain get more attention then you.
Adults go through depression more so then I ever realized up until now. Not just all the bills that come everyday, groceries, but they want everyone in the household to be happy. That includes you. Your may have lot's of cousins like I do and Christmases are really crazy and chaotic. And lot's of times I feel like an extra. There's the adults, teens and kids. I feel the teens are to old even though I am, but I don't really want to play with kids. So I end up bugging the adults, I feel. But the real reason of Christmas or get-togethers isn't about grouping with your age group, it's about being together, not even, it's about Jesus. You can always fit in with Jesus. No matter what you look like, age, everything. You always fit in and you matter so much to him. If you weren't at your house or you were never born, that time, of joy your parents had, would've never happened. And that is not a fun nor good thing. Think about the best time you had with your mom....dad....sibling(s)....now the whole family. Your smiling now aren't you. Yeah that joy your feeling or felt at the time is love. Heavenly Father fells that for you 10X more EVERY second of every hour of every day of every week of every month of every year. Every second. And he will never stop loving you. NEVER EVER! No matter what you look like, your size, or your personal struggles. And don't get me wrong I struggle with these things too. In fact Jesus has struggled and went through what everyone (before us on earth now, and those to come) has went through. Sometimes we just need to go in our rooms shut the door and pray. He will comfort you.
Ponder the lyrics. There so true. He will always be there for you. He IS always there for you. I promise. YOU matter sooo much. And no body could possibly replace you. Your so important! Keep smiling!!
-K
Hello there! What's your name? Obviously I can't hear or see you through the computer, but those two phrases good light up someone's day. What? How? You see, some girls and boys get left out a lot. My poor 7 year old niece went to a new school for second grade and on her first day she was told that she wasn't allowed to play with this group of kids. She simply replied with, "okay." and walked away. That makes me want to tell every kid at her school about friendship. But if those kids are going to act that way then she doesn't need to be hanging around that group of kids. So the next time you see a kid that might be different or new or just plain quiet, just say something. Whether its a simple "Hi!" or you sit next to them and ask if there alright. You don't have to be there best friend to be friendly.
This video says it all. As you can see that poor girl didn't do anything to those boys and the boys sister was even getting bullied and it made him realize who he wants to be is not that mean bully. We are Gods children, and so is everyone around you. Believe it or not I heard that 77% of kids at school get bullied. If you are getting bullied in any way shape or form please don't keep it a secret. Tell someone like your mom or your dad, letting it out my help a lot. And remember that NOTHING they do or say can make you any less child of god. You are soooo special. Jesus died for you, hung by nails, he died for YOU!
If you feel any sense of regret or realize you are bulling, please note that it doesn't make anyone be your friend. And where are you getting when you bully? It doesn't make your grades better, doesn't make you cooler or look better it just makes you a person that no one wants anything to do with except for the other kids doing it too. Are they worth it? Is keeping your bully friends worth hurting someone like that? I think not. So lets stop hurting people!!!
because nothing is worth keeping if its leading you astray and off the path toward God. NOTHING.
-K
So Today was the first day of school for many and if I still went to public school, I'd be my first day. Anyway, I went to lunch to visit some of my friends. It was weird. I looked around and the only thing that was the same, was the building, for the most part. Everyone is so different. Standards of some people I used to share a class with have simply vanished as if they were never there. Some girls wearing things I couldn't believe were allowed but they were never taught that that was wrong. I felt very out of place. I see now why people fall away from the church or disobey there standards and it saddens me. It felt like right when I walked into the school the Holy Ghost left my side. I felt so different even though I hadn't even changed. I just couldn't imagine where I'd be if I still went to that school. I feel bad for those girls who are trying to attract the wrong people and I wish I could change it but for the first time I felt like I had no voice. It hit me how people really have a huge impact on how you think, act, dress, everything!
Those girls or boys who are Mormon and go to school, if you feel this way I want you to know, that fitting in is one of the hardest things. You just have to make sure your trying to fit in to the right crowd. I pray for you. I don't want anyone to have to feel that hollow empty feeling I had without the Holy Ghost next to me. And I'm so much more grateful for the Holy Ghost now that I had that experience. Just know that he is always there but it's easier to feel and hear him when your in the right place. But I want you to know your so much stronger than I ever realized. In order to be confident or even happy in an environment like that, you have to be very strong. You ARE very strong. I don't want to go back to school there ever again. It was a horrid feeling. You are so amazing to even go to a place like that and stay true to your standards and CTR (Choose The Right). I look up to you now. That's a talent all in its own.
For you Adults, work may feel this way too. You may think your being too dramatic or sensitive or whatever but I want you to realize even if it's nothing huge its all part of the test. And without the test there wouldn't be a plan. Without the plan we couldn't get a body and live with our families forever. Even though it may seem childish, you can still be an example by just saying, "Please don't speak that way about people, I don't like it." Now I totally understand if its your boss or something it could be way more scary. But just remember no job is worth getting bad ungodly habits that keep you from the temple or even Heaven.
To everyone: Don't be afraid to stand alone. Because, your not. :) -K
Hello! Happy Testimony Tuesday!!
Awhile back my friend told me an awesome quote that I just can't stop thinking about. I thought, maybe there is a reason why I can't get it out of my head. I need to share it!! Here it goes,
"Why would you wish upon a star, when you can pray to the God who made it?"
Think about that for a second.
What do you think that's trying to say? I don't know what your thinking right now, but God does :) Anyway, I think, not only did God create stars, he created the amazing power of prayer. Prayer is something so special to me. Every night I wouldn't be able to sleep if it weren't for prayer. Prayer is a way to connect with Heavenly Father and ask for answers, and ask for forgiveness, and for happiness, peace, health, whatever your heart so desires. But prayer is not going to make you rich or famous, that's the beauty of it. To receive the blessings your asking for, you must seek for it.
Say, you couldn't find your keys and you needed to hurry or you'd be late to your first day of work at a new job you could get an awesome career out of. You were panicking and stressing because you really wanted to keep this job for a long time and it was really hard to get. You thought for a minute and decided it'd be wise to pray. You prayed and explained the whole problem to Heavenly Father. Once you finish you can't expect that when you open your eyes your keys will be right there, but god works in amazing ways, you may get a feeling that you should look In your purse one more time. So you do and the keys are right there. The point is, prayer is not a one sided thing where god does all the work. It's a two way job. Like studying for an A on a test. If you want the A you pray for it, then God might increase your understanding of what you reading so that when you study and read it you will remember it, then you didn't study, you most likely wouldn't get that A.
For those who aren't so sure about what I'm trying to say, here's one last example, If you get to work on time, but you don't do your job your just on FB all day, you would get fired or no paycheck. That's how Heavenly Father is.
I personally LOVE the power of prayer without it I don't think I'd be writing this blog today or have very much of a testimony at all. Some may wonder why, or what testimony Tuesday is all about. Well Testimony Tuesday is when we (Mormons) like to share our testimony with others. A testimony is a phrase or statement or story that you strongly believe and know to be true. Like how I know that Heavenly Father hears my prayers. I know that so strongly that NO ONE on this earth could say something that would make me change my mind. That's a testimony I have. Another thing about testimonies is, that's not the only thing I believe in just cause I said that was my testimony. You see, you can testify that you know The Book of Mormon to be true, (which I also believe). It's not like you can only have one testimony. But by sharing what you believe to others, your belief strengthens. Like if you tell someone to try your favorite ice cream because it's so sweet and creamy, you tend to believe that wow, this is really sweet and creamy. Testimonies are sweet, not really creamy though :) I love it when others share there testimony and I get to hear it. I have a dear friend that goes to my church and is in my class. She is shy when it comes to sharing her testimony, but I know it's there. She knows it as well, I just hope that someday I will be able to hear it.....Syd... Cough! Anyways I hope you got something from this that helps you realize the next time your about to wish upon a star, you can ALWAYS pray to the God who created it. And for us Mormons, Let us continue To stand up for what we believe and share it :)
-K
So to be completely honest, I'm kind of disappointed. Has anyone taken on the challenges? Cricket cricket. Hmmmm. Reminder: complement all your friends on FB! Start a trend of smiles or appropriate clothing! Its not hard you can do it! Ask yourself before bed,' Did I help anyone today? Or made someone happy?'
Anyway so today I went on a hike up on Mt. Hood. We went to Meadows ski resort that my family skis on in the winter. But you can guess there was no snow! There was so many grasshoppers that every time you took a step it seemed like hundreds would fly up into the air. My sister and I started singing the song from the movie Enchanted that the princess sings when she calls to the animals. It was awesome. I was taking pictures of my mom in a meadow and some other things. And I realize how many things were taking advantage of. You may think 'well yah I look at and enjoy flowers and stuff' but be honest are you really taking it in? Just looking up at the mountain made me realize not only do we walk right past some of the most amazing things on earth but we use them and don't even realize. Like something simple as a beach. We create sand castles and enjoy looking at it, but what about just how tiny the sand grains are. More clearly, wasn't it always more fun to make the sand castle then to look at it? God made every single grain of sand, piece of grass and leaves just for you and me. Now that is love.
I looked down at the rock road I was hiking on. Every rock I saw, was just for you and me to walk on. To use to make things easier for us. And that's what god does! He died for us! He created this world for us! He made the sun to brighten us! And he made the moon, now the moon I might look at a little bit differently than most people would. I don't see the moon as a rock floating around the earth. (Now don't get me wring I used too) But I see a symbol. Why do you think he created the moon if it only comes when we close our eyes and sleep, and then in the morning the sun replaces it? I think it's to symbolize that he is always there and watching over us no matter what time or day of the week. There is ALWAYS a light even in the darkness of night. Always a light to guide you.
I challenge you to post something on FB, whether a picture or just a note, about how god has blessed you with the beauty of nature. Anything from I'm so blessed to be looking out the window and seeing a beautiful blue sky, to, I'm so glad for the blessing of the sun bringing light to me. Just whatever you feel.
I also wanted to bring to your attention again, YOU are HERE. Right NOW. This is your chance, your ONE CHANCE to be your best. To make it back to Heavenly Father again. I want you ALL to return to him, but I can't force it on my own. Although sometimes it'd be nice. I know that you may think well I went to church I'm good' but that's the difference between Mormons and other religions. YOU ARE BETTER THAN THAT!! Coming to Christ and wanting to live with him again is NOT a once of week kind of thing! You may be thinking 'I'm safe It's twice a week I have Youth group.' NO NO NO! Please believe me, ITS A WAY OF LIFE, THE WAY YOU DRESS REPRESENTS GOD. THE WAY YOU ACT REPRESENTS GOD. People are looking to each other to know what's cool and what's not, Please make believing in god your top priority and let yourself be the one that others look up too. God created this lovely place just for YOU. The least us humans could do, is show him thanks.
-K
In todays Typical Tuesday,
I noticed something well I noticed when it first started happening but now I realize what people are doing. The wcw's and TBH's and truth and Rates are going around. Now don't get me wrong most of them I don't even know what they mean. But the rates are pretty mean. It's not mean to say hey so and so we should hang out your super pretty but then they say rate: so and so. Giving them a score between one through 10. That is so wrong in so many levels. Giving one girl an 8.5 and your best friend a 9.5? I don't understand why there basically telling the person "your cool but not really cool. " You know what that says to me? LABELS. Please everyone stop labeling the world. Its not right. And numbers? Really? What if you rated your mom? Would she be better, or worse that your best friend? I don't know about you but there is absolutely no number in the universe that describes my mom. I'm not trying to come out rude or offensive, I just don't get why we have to tell everyone what there worth. God loves us so so so much and just asks our best in return. There's no number for that. None. Nope. Anyway, people when you post these things do you ever think that you could be hurting someone? I wouldn't give anyone a 10 or a 1 they don't deserve to be labeled. And don't feel like if you don't ever get 'rates' that you're not cool or pretty or whatever they're propose is. You are just so much better than a dumb label!
I feel Heavenly Father wants me to tell you to be your best. "How do I be my best", you ask? Simple. I dare you to start a trend, whether its, the smile at one person they smile at another and so on, or the Nice posts with NO RATE, or simply sharing this with your friends. You could even start clothes trends such as modest shorts and shirts, or helping your family and friends (and yourself) stay away from bad shows. How? Say your at a friends house. "Let's watch TV." She says so you sit on the couch and she turns it to a show that talks about or has bad language or pornography in it. You could say, "Hey this show is pretty bad. Lets turn it." Or if your a little intimidated, then you could say, "Want to watch my favorite show? Its so and so." If she says no, try the first thing. "Hey this show is pretty bad. We should change it."
Another part of being your best is, service. You don't have to go to the old folks home and sweep or help the neighbor cross the street, but the very least you should do is hold a door open or complement someone. Yeah lets start a trend I dare you to post one good thing to ALL your friends on FB. Yes ALL. But remember, NO RATES!! if you will join me in this 'trend' than I promise you god will smile upon you. The next time your alone, pray. Its so easy. if you do this I know that you will feel happy inside. HAVE FAITH FRIENDS!!
Remember, you are worth more than any number or label. You are the only you there is. You have a right to be proud of that. So be the best you can!! ;)
Today I realized, okay that's cheesy. I guess I was thinking about what to write in my blog today and I thought of the Young Women values of the church. (For non members, the values are some very special words or phrases we learn about. soon after leaning we all strive for these things. Praying a little harder searching a little better for answers) Any way, the value that really stood out to me was individual worth. Knowing about this value is super important. I am really petite and sometimes I struggle with body image especially since I have entered my teen years. But knowing that Heavenly Father loves me so much and wants me to know for myself that I am just exactly how I'm supposed to be, as long as I continue to follow in his footsteps. And try to be the best I can.
For some, it would seem nice to be petite. I also get that sometimes. "Oh I wish I was small like you." I would just smile. My older sister and I and our parents, went out for lunch on her 18th birthday. We ate and it was nice . Then when the waiter handed our parents a bill they handed me a sucker. Then she reached into her pocket, grabbing a second one and handed it to my 18 year old sister. Right then she stopped talking and froze when the waiter walked away. She smiled and shook her head and we all begun to laugh. I don't mind being short as much as the "I bet I can guess your age" game at grocery stores.
On time I was with my older sister and her two kids. We were in the car and both of her kids were asleep. I was almost 10 at the time. She really needed to go to the bathroom and we were about an hour from her house and our mom was not home so her house was locked. Therefore, we decided to go to a store. She parked outside the Safeway and said, "I'll be right back." After I could no longer see her a car pulled in next to her car. The lady got out and was talking to her husband. Then she gasped as she saw the two kiddos in the back and me in the front. I was very capable of babysitting but she didn't know because the next thing I knew she was calling the police. I remember sitting there awkwardly stering as she peered in describing the ages of the kids. She said an infant, (Correct) and an 4 year old (correct) And then she said, "And in the front seat the oldest looks about 5 or 6." ABSALOUTLY WRONG!! I was two months away from 10! Anyway she was still on the phone when my older sister came back out of the store. The lady started yelling at my sister saying, "I'm on the phone with the police!" And my poor sister had to explain the fact that she just needed to use the bathroom. So the next time you wish to be petite, think about letting your seven year old nice (Going into 2st grade) wear the shirt you wore yesterday.
Anyway the thought and hope Heavenly Father gives us is so special and I hope everyone in the universe gets a chance to know what they value.
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-K
So I totally know what you thinking, at least I think I know what your thinking, maybe not. Anyways I think that your thinking 'why is this blog created or why is it called Typical Tuesday?' Well let me tell you. Its called Typical Tuesday to symbolize that we all have crazy days and typical days. So that maybe when you read my blog you will think that some of the posts as relatable. But not all. One reason why not all of them will be relatable is age. I'm younger than you think. Unless your not thinking what I'm thinking. But if you are than yes.
Anyways , I want everyone out there to know that I am a gymnast. Also I ride motorcycles with my family, ski and hunt/fish, I am gluten intolerant. But most importantly, I am Mormon. For those of you who don't know what a Mormon is or believes, it's a religion. And we believe in god the eternal father and in his son Jesus Christ and in the holy ghost. To brake some myths, we don't ride in horse carriages everywhere we go, where all black all the time or are not allowed to use technology (Obviously). We do not put any statue or picture of some sort, (what some people think are gods) over god. God is a real living person who lives in the celestial kingdom.
Also I want you to know I'm a writer. I have written 2 completed books and am working on two right now. (My books however, are not published or sold. I have the only copies). The two finished are #1 Lake Babalon. In the book a young girl goes on a trip to Lake Babalon. She was convinced the lake was haunted the first time she went and legend said it was. After failing to get her parents to believe her, one old lady who lives at the lake does. At first the young girl doesn't know the lady until an encounter with the ghost. The ghost even takes her parents captive. And the young girl and the lady have to fight battles for there freedom from the mean habit's and taunting of the ghost.
The other book is called, Ms. Perfect. And it's the diary of an awkward Eighth grader who faces the challenges of any average teenager. She is an only child who lost her dad in a car accident. She has the meanest math teacher in the whole school and is convinced her life is worthless to make matters worse she isn't allowed to date and everyone around her is. Her best friend even gets a date. But through the loving guidance of her mom, she makes it through.
One of the books I am currently writing is called, Wishtani. Its about a fourth grader who does some not so good things in her class at school but she soon discovers she has a power that she has never knew about. Whatever she wishes, comes true.
The last book I'm currently writing is about a Mormon teenager who moves from her Mormon population in Utah, to Florida. when she finally meets knew friends and they discover her religion the bully her and make her uncomfortable. But, she strives to stand tall and walk by faith.
