Sometimes, I have so many mixed emotions about being a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. There are days where I feel so spoiled to know the truths of the gospel because I know who I am, why I am here, and where I am going. But there are other days where I just seem to question, "why does this happen to me?" But then the simple phrase seems to come always, "why not me?" There have been days where I have questioned if I was married and sealed in the temple then why can't my family always be on the strait and narrow but this video simply remind us that we are in charge of our own actions.
So what does love mean to me?
Love to me means that Heavenly Father trusts us enough to give us trials in our lives so that we can come closer unto Him. He also has given us the most incredible gifts that he has given us here on earth, from giving us the opportunity to come to earth to receive a physical body but then He also gave us His Beloved Son. Jesus Christ came to this earth to not only atone for our sins and the things that we have done wrong, but also he has experienced every other emotion that we have ever felt. In Alma 7: 11-12, it states that ,
11 And he shall go forth, suffering pains and aafflictions andbtemptations of every kind; and this that the word might be fulfilled which saith he will ctake upon him the pains and the sicknesses of his people.
12 And he will take upon him adeath, that he may bloose the bands of death which bind his people; and he will take upon him their infirmities, that his bowels may be filled with mercy, according to the flesh, that he may know according to the flesh how to csuccor his people according to their infirmities.
I think sometimes in reading scriptures I fail to take the time to truly understand what each verse means but I know that this verse is one I have been taught to understand. Succor means to run to aid. And just know that the Savior has gone through all that He did so He could comfort you in your times of aid, He is there to bless and comfort bout you and I.
This gives me hope in my times of trial. We know that one of the best gifts we are given is that we can be together with our families because of Heavenly Father's plan. It is up to us individually if we want to get there or not. I feel like there are many times since I got married where I have to constantly remind myself that marriages are not perfect and we can only change ourselves. But we can know that as we turn to Heavenly Father in prayer that He will bless us with the gift of love that we are seeking and share that love with the family members we are struggling to get along with or truly understand. Now please don't get me wrong there are times in my marriage where I feel extremely blessed but I also know that every day comes with a new struggle and trial to understand the other person. I know though that the example that I set can change the hearts of others. So if you are struggling and having a bad day with family members or just in general. Know that somewhere in this big world that you are loved. Loved by a Heavenly Father who feels your pains and sorrows, cries when you cry, laughs when you laugh and smiles when you smile. You have a loving elder brother Jesus Christ who came to this earth to set the example so you could return to live with Heavenly Father again but He also went through the atonement so that he could understand all that you will experience in this life.
I love this quote and I will end with it, a shattered mirror produces more light than one that is unbroken. Just realize that the trials you experience in this life whatever they may be are ones that will allow you to have just a little bit more light of Christ and hope in Heavenly Father if you allow them to.
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