This week I want to focus on
Gratitude!
I was reading a talk given by
President Dieter F. Uchtdorf and it made me think about all the things I am grateful for. It made me reflect on my mission and all the experiences I have had. I have to admit that my mission has been filled with the hardest trials of my life, but I wouldn´t trade it for anything. Who would have ever thought that that the hardest 2 years (or 1 1/2 in my case) of a missionaries life could also be the best!!! I guess it all depends how you look at it.
President
Uchtdorf talks about how important it is to always focus on the things that we know, or our testimonies. We should reflect the miracles that bless our lives, such as
The Plan of Happiness,
The Atonement of Christ and how through Him we can live with our loved ones once again, the
resurrection of perfect bodies, and the hope of one day resting from trials, sadness, afflictions.¨
True gratitude is an expression of hope and testimony. It comes from acknowledging that we do not always understand the trials of life, but trusting that one day we will.¨-Uchtdorf. Once we experience the true mission of Christ we will be changed and strengthened to support our trials through our testimony. Just how
Uchtdorf says,
¨Gratitude to our Heavenly Father broadens our perception and clears our vision.¨ I know if we trust in our Heavenly Father, He will be able to help us through all our challenges that we might face in this life. He might not take our problems away, but He will help ease the burdens places on our shoulders and we will be strengthen to overcome them. So
instead of waiting for the rainbow, thank God that there is rain.
I know that
Jesus Christ loves each and every one of us, and that He can bring us peace and happiness in this life.
I love this Gospel, and I love my Savior. I am so grateful for all of my trials, because I have learned and been strengthened from them. I am also so thankful for all the people that Heavenly Father has placed in my life. I hope you all have a great week!
Love,
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