Finally. FINALLY. I am home! For good this time.
This summer has flown. My family had
a great time in California, but I am so glad to be home. I can’t say that
I’m dying to go back to school, but I’ll at least be glad to have a set
schedule back. And I am so excited to be back in my home
ward!
Here are a couple pics from our trip…
Golden Gate Bridge. It was fun to have my best friend Sydney
in California with us.
Isaac’s birthday. I wonder if he likes his iron man toy?! (sorry for blurry pic)
I think I need to get into a better schedule with studying
my scriptures and conference talks. I’m pretty sure I’ve done okay this summer
for the most part, but especially the past couple weeks I’ve let my good
habits slip a bit.
I was thinking the other day about the blessings I might be
able to have in my life if I simply put in the tiniest bit of extra effort.
Maybe all I’d even have to do is ask for them.
I wonder how hard it is for Heavenly Father to watch us
struggle. It’s probably harder than I can imagine. As much as it is surely
possible for Him to take away our sorrows, to bless us with strength, perhaps
sometimes He waits for us to ask. Somehow, sometime, we have to learn to trust
and rely on Him.
Maybe sometimes I put off things like scripture reading
because I’m too busy trying to deal with things, solve all my problems. Surely
just putting in the time to read my scriptures and following the commandments
would solve my problems more efficiently, wouldn’t it?
I’m grateful for a Father in Heaven who blesses me so much.
One who is patient and understanding always. I want to spend the necessary time
so that I can draw closer to God and make sure that asking Him for help is
always the first solution to come to mind in times of trouble.
We can make life so much easier for ourselves if we simply
remember to ask. Ask for help, ask for more love, a softer heart, more angels
to bear you up.
“Every moment of your life is infinitely creative and the
universe is endlessly bountiful. Just put forth a clear enough request, and
everything your heart desires must come to you.” – Shakti Gawain
Have a great day and week. God is good. Always remember
this!
Haley
