Spiritual Thought Sunday

 I recently read a conference talk given by

President Thomas S. Monson.

I thought it fit perfectly with this Thanksgiving season.

Even though Thanksgiving has passed,

and the Christmas season is now quickly upon us

I am trying hard to be thankful all year round.

He spoke about how most often we take the

things that are most important to us for granted,

These are not worldly things,

these are usually those people who are closest

and most dear to us.

President Gordon B. Hinkley said

"When you walk with gratitude, you do not walk with arroance and conceit and egotism,

you walk with the spirit of thanksgiving that is becoming to you

and will bless your lives."

Thomas S. Monson said

"Sincerely giving thanks not only helps us recognize our blessings,

but it also unlocks the doors of heaven and helps us feel God's love."

I hope that you will join with me in

showing sincere thanks year round.

I know I feel so much better

 when I count

the many blessings that God has given me.

And recognize how loved I am.

 You can read the talk here

it is amazing!

Spiritual Thought Sunday

Take Time to Be Holy

Take time to be holy, speak oft with they Lord;

Abide in Him always, and feed on His Word.

Make friends of God's children, help those who are weak, 

Forgetting in nothing His blessing to seek. 

Take time to be holy, the world rushes on; 

Spend much time in secret, with Jesus alone. 

By looking to Jesus, like Him thou shalt be; 

Thy friend in thy conduct His likeness shall see. 

Take time to be holy, let Him be thy Guide; 

And run not before Him, whatever betide. 

In h\joy or in sorrow, still follow the Lord, 

And, looking to Jesus, still trust in His Word.

Take time to be holy, be calm in thy soul, 

Each though and each motive beneath His control. 

Thus led by His Spirit to fountains of love, 

Thou soon shalt be fitted for service above. 

-William D. Longstaff

Spiritual Thought Sunday

I'm super late on my Spritual Thought Sunday,

I've been having way to much fun

spending time with my kids.



Mosiah 4: 14-15

"And ye will not suffer your children that they go hungry, or naked; neither will ye suffer that they transgress the laws of God, and fight and quarrel one with another, and serve the devil, who is the master of sin, or who is the evil spirit which hath been spoken of by our fathers, he being an enemy to all righteousness.

But ye will teach them to walk in the ways of truth and soberness; ye will teach them to love one another, and to serve one another."

This scripture came up in my Sunday School Class on Sunday 

and I loved it!

It is such a great reminder that we need to learn

all that we can,

so we can teach our children

to do what is right.

I know that I need to work on being a better

example to my children.

I need to be better about letting

them see my pray,

and read my scriptures,

and make sure they know how

important it is to attend the temple.

My goal is to strive to teach my children these things

at a young age.

What will you do to teach your children to

"walk in the ways of truth?"

Spiritual Thought Sunday

“Stop seeking out the storms

And enjoy more fully the sunlight.”

-Gordon B. Hinckley

I know that I myself need to take this into account

More often than I do.

I am one who seems to dwell on the negative.

That is something that I really need to work on in my life.

Focus on the “sunlight”

And not the negative.

I thought this quote was perfect for

The beginning of November.

I try to think of all my blessings throughout

The whole year.

But November is just a great reminder

For us to sit back and think of what we are thankful for.

Just a few things that I’m thankful for are:

**My amazing husband**.

He keeps me grounded, when I feel like the world is crumbling

Under my feet.

He is smart, fun, spiritual and knows how to keep m laughing.

**My kids**

They remind me of how life is supposed to be fun.

They teach me so much more

On a daily basis than I think I could ever teach them.

**My Job**

Even though I look forward to a day when I won’t

Have to work full time.

I am thankful that I am able to work

To help support my family.

**My family**

My family is so amazing.

I’m so thankful for my parents, and all they do for me.

I’m so thankful for my brothers and the men they have become.

I am also so grateful for my inlaws.

They are such amazing people.

**The Church**

I am thankful for the knowledge I have

Of a loving Heavenly Father

Who knows me…

Little ol’ me.

He knows my needs,

More than I know myself.

He is there for me

And will never leave me.

I am thankful for the atonement of

My savior Jesus Christ.

That he suffered on the cross for ME

That I may have the opportunity

to repent of my sins,

and live with my Heavenly Father again.

**My Trials**

I am thankful for my trials.

They helped shape me into who I’ve become.

They teach me to rely on my

Heavenly Father,

To trust him

And know that he loves me

What are some things that you are thankful for?

Please Share!



Spiritual thought Sunday

John 13:34

"A new commandment I give unto you, that you love one another;

as I have loved you, that ye also love one another."

I love this scripture.

I think if more people lived the way John said, then this world would be a better place.

We wouldn't have to worry so much about ourselves,

or our children. 

Because there would be love all around us.  

This week, 

I am going to be more loving to those that I come across.

And hopefully my positive attitude

can make a difference,

big or small.

I especially want to show my family 

how much I love them,

and hope they know how much I appreciate

all they do for me, and teach me

every day.

How will you try to be more loving?